Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity
One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or...
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Why does family violence increase during the festive season? Here are 3 contributing factors
While the holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, evidence suggests it’s one of the worst times of...
Let’s take the boat out! 5 tips on staying safe on the water if you fancy a drink
Australia is a nation of boaters, with one of the world’s highest rates of boat ownership. There are about one...
Alcohol prescribing for severe withdrawal – what the research shows
In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialised team...
Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health
Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce health care costs. Therefore, it is noteworthy...
Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking...
Many more men are dying on Australian roads than women. It’s time we addressed it
Men are killing themselves on the roads in large numbers. Currently, policymakers fail to recognise the different ways men and...
South Africa wants to make alcohol more expensive. Why it’s a good idea – health economist
The harmful use of alcohol causes approximately 3 million deaths every year. Alcohol consumption is linked to over 200 diseases...
Been drinking and your heart’s fluttering? You may have ‘holiday heart’
It’s the time of year for workplace Christmas parties, and gatherings with family and friends. Maybe you’ll drink a lot...
Will we have a COVID wave, spike or blip this Christmas? It depends where you live
As the holiday season approaches, COVID cases are rising again in Australia, particularly in Victoria and Tasmania. This is now...
