Public health advocacy can affect the health status and quality of life of entire populations, but rarely receives the same level of scrutiny as do medical procedures or pharmaceuticals. In... Read more
Those of us who have more than once decided to watch our weight, know that the bathroom scales can be both friend and foe. Consequently advice on how often those who are dieting should check... Read more
Anyone who spends anytime on public transport in Melbourne will recognise the power of the smartphone. The endless sea of heads bent over tiny screens reading / texting / gaming / tweeting... Read more
It’s free, evidence-based and can improve your memory, increase your ability to concentrate, strengthen your immune system and decrease your risk of being killed in accidents. We’re not talk... Read more
Essential reading on asbestos exposure for home handypersons or anyone considering their own home renovations. Dr Melissa Stoneham reports on a new study showing that the majority of people... Read more
Time again for this months “must read” article from the Journal Watch service of the Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA. This month a reminder that HIV remains a major public... Read more
Many thanks to Libby Salmon BVSc, MVCS, Visiting Fellow, ACERH ANU, Julie Smith, PhD. B. Econs (Hons)/B.A and Joy Heads OAM, Midwife, MHPEd, IBCLC®, FILCA for this contribution to the discus... Read more
People who participate in community gardening are more likely to be in a healthy weight range than people from comparable backgrounds who are not involved with community gardens, a study in... Read more
A new study published in the Australian Health Review has found that telephone coaching can help people with chronic diseases to self-manage their conditions and may be particularly useful i... Read more
Should the public health community be doing more to promote the benefits of vaccination? Yes, says Dr Melissa Stoneham from the Public Health Advocacy Institute WA. In the latest edition of... Read more
