May 2024: preventive health in the news
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A summary of media stories from May 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.
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- Wastewater reveals socioeconomic link to alcohol consumption
UQ News, 17 May 2024 - After this budget failure, the health sector must rally to make the climate health emergency an election issue
Croakey, 16 May 2024 - Refusing to lift JobSeeker and Youth Allowance will worsen health inequalities
Croakey, 16 May 2024 - How big food companies can do more to create healthier food environments
The Conversation, 14 May 2024 - Wrapping reactions to the Federal Budget on the social determinants of health
Croakey, 14 May 2024 - Rolling coverage of the Federal Budget and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health and wellbeing
Croakey, 14 May 2024 - A rolling wrap of reaction to the Federal Budget, and key health issues
Croakey, 14 May 2024 - Weight loss drug could reduce heart attack risk by 20%, study finds
The Guardian, 14 May 2024 - Do kids really need to eat protein-enriched snacks? We asked dietitians
ABC News, 14 May 2024 - As cost-of-living pressures bite, schools step up efforts to keep food on the table for families
ABC AM, 14 May 2024 - 154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines
The Conversation, 14 May 2024 - School canteens say sugary drink tax will help support focus on healthy food choices
Education daily, 13 May 2024 - On the wellbeing economy, is Australia at risk of dropping the ball?
Croakey, 13 May 2024 - Indigenous Marathon Project runners shed light on health of First Nations people as they train for New York Marathon
ABC News, 13 May 2024 - Eating ultra-processed meat linked to greater risk of early death
The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May 2024 - Apps could help people to quit vaping
MJA Insight+, 13 May 2024 - Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
ABC News, 12 March 2024 - Women’s heart attacks present differently to men’s, researcher says, affecting diagnosis and treatment
ABC News, 11 May 2024 - Data shows asthma kills more women than men as a peak body asks for funding to improve health outcomes
ABC News, 10 May 2024 - Yes, spending on health is growing, but new research shows we’re getting more for it
The Conversation, 10 May 2024 - What we can learn about longevity from the world’s fastest runners
The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 2024 - Anger has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why
The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 2024 - Federal budget must deliver on climate health and the Centre for Disease Control, sector leaders warn
Croakey, 9 May 2024 - Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health, whatever you might have heard
The Conversation, 9 May 2024 - New tool could ‘change the trajectory’ of Indigenous heart consults
newsGP, 8 May 2024 - Support for blocking online alcohol content
La Trobe University news, 8 May 2024 - The ‘healthiest’ way to spend 24 hours depends on what you value most
ABC News, 8 May 2024 - Australia should pass bill to ban non-prescription vapes, Senate committee finds
The Guardian, 8 May 2024 - A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier. It’s time for Australia to introduce one
The Conversation, 6 May 2024 - Climate change is already affecting the way we exercise. What does the future hold?
The Sydney Morning Herald, 6 May 2024 - To boost quality of life while aging, stay active or get active by 55
The University of Sydney news, 3 May 2024 - Does obesity really increase your risk of dementia? It’s complicated
The New Daily, 4 May 2024 - International plea for gender-specific health reform
newsGP, 3 May 2024 - ‘Unethical’ junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims
The Guardian, 2 May 2024 - The politics of prevention: Aboriginal community controlled health services from self-determination to post-referendum
Croakey, 2 May 2024 - How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health
The Conversation, 2 May 2024 - This is exactly how long you should be sleeping, standing and moving each day
The Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May 2024 - ‘Incredibly high’ nicotine addiction in vapers
The Medical Republic, 1 May 2024 - Macular Disease Foundation warns more than one drink a day can lead to vision loss
news.com.au, 1 May 2024 - Queensland laws crack down on outdoor smoking in apartments
news.com.au, 1 May 2024 - What are heart rate zones, and how can you incorporate them into your exercise routine?
The Conversation, 30 April 2024
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