Something unusual is happening to liver cancer rates globally, especially in developed nations such as Australia. While the incidence of many other cancers tend to be decreasing – as we get a better handle on risk factors like alcohol and tobacco use –...
Australia is a global success story when it comes to reducing rates of smoking – in 1998 nearly 30 per cent of people smoked, while three decades later that figure has been cut to 13 per cent. But in just the past decade, the number of people trying out or using...
We all have struggled with procrastination at some point in our lives. This delaying or postponing, often accompanied by the knowledge that it could be to our detriment can be a difficult behaviour to shake. And a group of researchers has found that significant levels...
Australians eat too much salt. Our high salt consumption of around 10 grams a day per person is double what the World Health Organisation recommends. This overconsumption is mostly from highly processed foods – packaged foods available at the supermarket as well...
The implementation of Chronic Disease Management (CDM) programs within General Practice settings are crucial, largely thanks to their potential to significantly enhance the quality of life of patients suffering from chronic health conditions. With approximately 47% of...
