December 2024: preventive health in the news

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A summary of media stories from December 2024 about the prevention of chronic disease and the social determinants of health with an Australian focus.
The list is not comprehensive and mainly focuses on topics relevant to the work of the Prevention Centre. Some articles may be behind paywalls but we try to avoid them. Bookmark this page. We update regularly!
- Heart Foundation says walking has cardiovascular health benefits
ABC News, 28 December 2024 - Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity
The Conversation, 20 December 2024 - Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them
The Conversation, 20 December 2024 - An eye-catching campaign highlights the perils of alcohol industry involvement in water safety initiatives
Croakey Health Media, 17 December 2024 - Australia’s $14 billion inactivity crisis prompts renewed AUSactive call for Federal Government-led preventative health campaign
Australian Leisure Management, 17 December 2024 - Many NZ teens resist the lure of vapes, but it ‘smells like fun’
SciMex, 17 December 2024 - As heat-related health risks increase, researchers stress the importance of effective adaptation strategies
Croakey Health Media, 16 December 2024 - Smartphones and social media ‘toxic’ for children under 14, psychologist Jonathan Haidt says
ABC News, 15 December 2024 - Older Australians turning to cannabis as cigarette prices rise
SciMex, 13 December 2024 - To improve health policies, programs and outcomes, young people must be at the table
Croakey Health Media, 13 December 2024 - What is ‘holiday heart syndrome’ and how does binge drinking alcohol cause atrial fibrillation?
ABC News, 13 December 2024 - Preventive health monitoring dashboard tracks Australia’s progress against 2 key strategies
AIHW News, 12 December 2024 - Being overweight now top risk to Australians’ health as smoking rates decline, data shows
The Guardian, 12 December 2024 - A year to celebrate historic public health wins
InTouch Public Health, 12 December 2024 - Can supplements lower blood sugar levels and improve diabetes? Here’s what the science says
ABC News, 12 December 2024 - Big tobacco and Chemist Warehouse battling to gain market share in Australia’s pharmacy vape market
ABC News, 11 December 2024 - The casualties of the war on obesity
ABC News, 11 December 2024 - Getting Australian cities back to health
UNSW Newsroom, 10 December 2024 - Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests
The Guardian, 10 December 2024 - In a world out of balance, connection to Country can restore equilibrium – but we need to act now
Croakey Health Media, 10 December 2024 - Ultra-processed foods associated with faster biological ageing: study
Monash University, 10 December 2024 - Fluoride in drinking water is in the spotlight again. Let’s not forget how it transformed our oral health
The Conversation, 10 December 2024 - Stroke in young women: the need for targeted prevention and treatment strategies
MJA, 9 December 2024 - A healthy diet helps the weighty battle with chronic pain
University of South Australia, 9 December 2024 - Rough sleeping surges as homelessness crisis worsens: new report
UNSW Newsroom, 9 December 2024 - Wondering how to safely return to exercise after pregnancy? You’re not alone
ABC News, 8 December 2024 - Doctors weigh societal costs of using drugs to treat obesity crisis
ABC News, 7 December 2024 - How much water should you drink on a hot day, and do cold drinks really cool you down?
ABC News, 7 December 2024 - A year on, how is the National Health and Climate Strategy progressing?
Croakey Health Media, 6 December 2024 - Nine key lessons for greening the healthcare sector
Croakey Health Media, 6 December 2024 - How — and how often — should you clean your air conditioner in summer?
ABC News, 6 December 2024 - Dry eye disease increasing among younger people as research explores link with screen time
ABC News, 6 December 2024 - Misleading claims on alcohol no gift to Aussies this Christmas, study shows
The National Tribune, 5 December 2024 - Flinders professor awarded for alcohol harm minimisation in the NT
Flinders University, 5 December 2024 - Why big philanthropy requires deeper analysis
Croakey Health Media, 5 December 2024 - Should country pubs that decline to have poker machines be entitled to tax breaks?
ABC News, 5 December 2024 - Spike in mental health insurance claims sees more Australians leaving the workforce for good
ABC News, 5 December 2024 - The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research
The Conversation, 5 December 2024 - ‘It’s the worst feeling’ – young New Zealanders regret their vaping addictions but feel unsupported to quit
The Conversation, 5 December 2024 - Billions of people to benefit from technology breakthrough that ensures freshwater for the world
University of South Australia, 4 December 2024 - Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women
The National Tribune, 4 December 2024 - Vapes and ciggies together might mean you’re less likely to quit
Scimex, 4 December 2024 - Six weeks to build six healthy habits
The University of Sydney, 3 December 2024 - So you want to work in policy
The Mandarin, 3 December 2024 - World’s first research centre to tackle all forms of violence against women launches in Australia
Monash University, 3 December 2024 - New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility
The Conversation, 3 December 2024 - NT government’s bid to not supply safe drinking water to Indigenous communities is ‘shocking’, lawyer says
The Guardian, 3 December 2024 - Extreme heat leads to worse mental health for young people
MJA Insight+, 2 December 2024 - Can treating depression mitigate the excess cardiometabolic risk of people living with serious mental illness?
MJA Insight+, 2 December 2024 - Indigenous women are dying violent, preventable deaths. Endless inquiries won’t help unless we act
The Conversation, 2 December 2024 - For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need
The Conversation, 2 December 2024 - Social media can harm children’s mental health. The question now is whether a ban will help or make it worse
ABC, 1 December 2024 - Aussie’s horrifying revelation after ‘googling’ vape: ‘Tell me why’
Yahoo!news, 1 December 2024
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