A US report found many protein powders contain high lead levels, with some exceeding safe limits by over 400%. Australian products haven't been tested for lead, but experts believe contamination is le...
Health NZ has launched HealthX, a team focused on speeding up digital health projects. They aim to deliver new initiatives every month until January 2026. Their first project is an AI scribe prototype...
New research from the University of South Australia shows that counting methods for GP visits can be inconsistent. The study compares population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Medic...
A GP highlights the importance of the core skills in general practice, especially in rural and remote areas. He emphasises that the most valuable part of healthcare is the patient-doctor relationship,...
A Melbourne-based non-profit community health clinic, Cohealth, is shutting some of its services due to funding issues. The clinic cares for about 12,500 marginalised and disadvantaged people, many wi...
Funding for rural and regional health areas in Australia remains unequal, with metropolitan zones often receiving more support. Associate Professor Riitta Partanen highlighted that 'geographical narci...
The Australian government’s recent climate risk assessment highlights the urgent need for the health sector to adapt to climate change. Digital health can play a key role by offering low-carbon care o...
The RACGP is holding its 68th AGM on 13 November 2025, with voting opening on 3 November. The event will be part of the GP25 conference in Brisbane and online. The college is also inviting expressions...
A recent review published in JAMA highlights that up to 20% of lung cancer cases occur in people who have never smoked. These cases are now seen as a distinct type of lung cancer with unique genetic f...
A large study from China using US data found that people who eat more magnesium-rich foods have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The study looked at over 90,000 adults and tracked th...
A recent Australian study links low socioeconomic status to a higher risk of nine out of ten common chronic diseases among Australians over 40. The research shows that social disadvantage significantl...
A recent conference in Sydney highlighted that digital health tools are often sold to doctors as ways to boost efficiency and revenue. Experts argue that the real goal should be improving equity in ca...
