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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 | 24 Dec 2019
How a rethink of emergency care is closing the gap, one person at a time
Emergency departments can be structured in innovative ways to make a much bigger difference.
Analysis and opinion | 24 Dec 2019
Your first point of contact and your partner in recovery: the GP's role in mental health care
GPs see 88% of the Australian population every year, putting us in a unique position in the health system to work with people with mental health concerns.
Analysis and opinion | 9 Dec 2019
China's failed gene-edited baby experiment proves we're not ready for human embryo modification
A Chinese biophysicist’s attempt to use CRISPR technology to modify human embryos has triggered a series of concerns.
Analysis and opinion | 19 Nov 2019
Loneliness is a social cancer, every bit as alarming as cancer itself
We believe loneliness is as important an issue as climate change, the economy, or education.
Analysis and opinion | 2 Oct 2019
How to manage grass pollen exposure this hay fever season: an expert guide
Nearly one in five Australians are affected by hay fever. If you’re one of the unlucky ones, you’ll know how troublesome the symptoms can be.
Analysis and opinion | 23 Sep 2019
How rising temperatures affect our health
What do high temperatures do to our bodies? And how much extra heat can people and our way of living tolerate?
Analysis and opinion | 6 Aug 2019
The National Breastfeeding Strategy is a start, but if we really valued breast milk we'd put it in the GDP
Australia’s new National Breastfeeding Strategy sets ambitious goals.
Analysis and opinion | 22 Jul 2019
First-ever Australian study shows how yoga can improve the lives of prisoners
A small group of male prisoners has participated in an eight-week yoga program at the Alexander Maconochie Centre, which houses all adult prisoners in Canberra.
Analysis and opinion | 14 May 2019
How do we go on?
Paralysed by climate despair, I’m finding it hard to think about the end of the world and what to make for dinner – but I know where to look for help.
Analysis and opinion | 9 Apr 2019
Cutting cancer costs is a worthy policy, but we need to try to prevent it too
Maybe even better than avoiding the out-of-pocket costs of treatment is preventing future cases of cancer.
