January 2025: preventive health in the news

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A summary of media stories from January 2025 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!
- Air Pollution Tied to Liver Damage, Fatty Liver Disease
Mirage, 31 January 2025 - Younger Australians at risk of using nicotine pouches
The University of Melbourne, 30 January 2025 - Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative
The Conversation, 30 January 2025 - Lifestyle intervention trial targeting dementia risk factors improves cognition in older adults
ABC News, 29 January 2025 - Dietary intervention restores gut microbiome and offers protection against chronic diseases
News Medical, 28 January 2025 - Moderate exercise keeps appetite at bay
Eureka Alert, 28 January 2025 - Grief and loneliness universal: when a spouse dies, there is no relief, regardless of gender, health or wealth
Monash University, 28 January 2025 - Schools want to offer healthy food choices to students, but should teachers be criticising lunch boxes?
ABC News, 27 January 2025 - Why BMI is being sidelined in the diagnosis of obesity
ABC News, 25 January 2025 - How we treat catchment water to make it safe to drink
The Conversation, 24 January 2025 - How a mobile application could improve access to oral healthcare
Croakey Health Media, 21 January 2025 - WHO comments on United States’ announcement of intent to withdraw
World Health Organization, 21 January 2025 - New $8m Victorian research centre to drive research on economic and commercial determinants of health and wellbeing
Deakin University, 21 January 2025 - Anti-junk food ads have positive impact during sports broadcasts
SciMex, 21 January 2025 - Victorian RSL clubs spent only 1.5% of pokies revenue on veteran welfare, study finds
The Guardian, 20 January 2025 - Researchers discover how cigarette smoke impairs critical lung immune cells
Monash University, 20 January 2025 - Aussie experts say urban green spaces boost our health, and governments should prioritise them
SciMex, 20 January 2025 - The potentially deadly impacts of homelessness
MJA InSight+, 20 January 2025 - Research: RSL focus on pokies is gambling with veterans’ lives
Curtin University, 19 January 2025 - How much sugar are you feeding your toddler?
ABC Health Report, 18 January 2025 - Calorie (energy) labelling for changing selection and consumption of food or alcohol
Cochrane Library, 17 January 2025 - Can we eradicate commercial tobacco disease and death?
InTouch Public Health, 16 January 2025 - Alice Springs community fears drinking hand sanitiser has become a ‘quick fix’ for the town’s most vulnerable
ABC News, 16 January 2025 - Help shape the future of public health research
Intouch Public Health, 15 January 2025 - New obesity definitions considered as world’s leading health professionals move away from Body Mass Index
ABC News, 15 January 2025 - The links between alcohol and cancer are clear, but most Australians are unaware of the risks
The Guardian, 15 January 2025 - How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment
The Conversation, 15 January 2025 - Tobacco marketing bans take the puff out of smoking
Griffith University, 14 January 2025 - Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity – but this can be turned around
The Conversation, 14 January 2025 - Are ultra-processed foods changing the shape of our jaws?
The Guardian, 14 January 2025 - Cost of falls in aged care uncovered
The University of Queensland, 13 January 2024 - Inclusivity in Australian population surveys: missed opportunities to understand the health experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Medical Journal of Australia, 13 January 2025 - The social and political framework of health
Medical Journal of Australia, 13 January 2025 - Building climate-resilient health care with the National Health and Climate Strategy
MJA InSight+, 13 January 2025 - Physical inactivity in Western Sydney costs local economy $1.5 billion, with vulnerable groups at risk, reports says
ABC News, 13 January 2025 - Worrying trend sparks bold move on smoking, vaping
News.com.au, 12 January 2025 - Trevor felt ‘invisible’ after his wife died – now experts are trying new ways to tackle Australia’s loneliness epidemic
The Guardian, 12 January 2025 - From gastro to allergies, climate change is a ‘threat to human health’
ABC News, 11 January 2025 - Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’
The Conversation, 10 January 2025 - Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too
The Conversation, 9 January 2025 - Opinion: Junk food ad bans won’t cut obesity. We must be bolder and introduce a sugar tax
The Nightly, 9 January 2025 - Does smoking increase chronic kidney disease risk?
News Medical, 7 January 2025 - Jack and Richard’s lifelong friendship is a masterclass in the power of mateship to boost health and happiness
ABC News, 7 January 2025 - Price must be right to put obesity drug on the PBS
Australian Financial Review, 6 January 2025 - Final stop for junk food advertising on public transport
We Are SA, 6 January 2025 - Obesity and overweight overtake tobacco disease burden
Star Weekly, 6 January 2025 - Polyphenols: the natural chemicals that could give you a small waist, healthy heart and low blood pressure
The Guardian, 5 January 2025 - Even small diet tweaks can lead to sustainable weight loss – here’s how
The Conversation, 4 January 2025 - Why aren’t kids getting the food they need at childcare?
ABC Health Report, 4 January 2025 - Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’
The Conversation, 2 January 2025 - Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say
The Guardian, 1 January 2025
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