Opinion
Read the latest opinion articles inspired by health and medicine research at ANU.
By Dr Babita Bhatt and Prof Israr Qureshi. The federal budget has gained significant attention for supporting those most in need by delivering cost-of-living relief and strengthening Medicare. But it also recognises that some problems cannot be overcome with one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Analysis and opinion | 19 May 2023
Is it time for a ‘wellbeing budget’ in Australia?
By Dr James Gordon. The Budget is light on detailing its effect on community wellbeing and social cohesion, but some good policies are hiding in the details.
Analysis and opinion | 9 Feb 2023
6 reasons why it’s so hard to see a GP
Why is it harder to access and afford GP care? Here are six key reasons why.
Analysis and opinion | 13 Jul 2022
How soon can I get COVID again? Experts now say 28 days – but you can protect yourself
Experts have reduced the protective window of prior infection from 12 weeks to 28 days. Ashwin Swaminathan two and a half year run of negative COVID tests
Analysis and opinion | 2 May 2022
How accurate is your RAT? 3 scenarios show it’s about more than looking for lines
As Omicron surges through the community, getting the right answer from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is not as straightforward as reading one or two lines off the kit.
Analysis and opinion | 9 Mar 2022
Concerned about your risk of a heart attack? Here are 5 ways to improve your heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia – and worldwide. It is highly preventable, so it’s never too early to consider what you can do to improve the health of your heart. Here are five evidence-based ways to do this.
Analysis and opinion | 8 Mar 2022
Feeling fatigued? Here’s how to manage it
Many Australians live with fatigue including those with chronic fatigue syndrome. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and long COVID, or “post COVID-19 condition” as defined by the World Health Organisation, discussions about fatigue have become much more common.
Analysis and opinion | 13 Jan 2022
Feeling guilty for catching COVID? Here's how to manage it
If you've caught COVID, it's normal to experience a range of emotions — including guilt.
Analysis and opinion | 17 Dec 2021
The anxiety of a post-lockdown Christmas: an expert’s tips
PhD researcher and psychologist, Aflaha Khan, provides tips on emerging from the quiet of lockdown to the cacophony of real-world socialisation.
Analysis and opinion | 15 Oct 2021
International borders are about to open, but our research shows the plight of stranded Australians is not over
Australia’s international borders are due to reopen next month for people returning to states with 80% vaccination rates. But this does not mean the plight of Australians who have been stranded overseas during the pandemic is over.
Analysis and opinion | 10 Sep 2021
Policy Forum Pod: Time for work to change
Why does society still imagine work as distinct from everyday life? How can policymakers rethink how time is allocated to address gender inequity and improve population health?
