NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
Patient community must have a voice in public health AI
In both health care and public health — distinct but overlapping fields — generative AI is already reshaping…
Interpersonal violence in NZ is a public health crisis, not just a social one – new research
More than 60% of women in New Zealand have experienced some form of interpersonal violence – an alarming…
Can eating yogurt every week lower your type 2 diabetes risk?
With type 2 diabetes rates soaring, new FDA-approved messaging highlights yogurt as a practical dietary choice backed by…
How B Vitamins Could Slow Cognitive Decline and Protect Against Dementia
The family of B vitamins plays a surprisingly wide-ranging role in human health, influencing everything from brain function…
Owning a Smartphone Before 13 Linked to Alarming Mental Health Declines, Global Study Finds
A global study of more than 100,000 young people has found that receiving a smartphone before age 13…
Bali Traveller sparks urgent Measles alert across Queensland
A confirmed case of measles has sparked a fresh health alert after a traveller returned to Australia from…
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance – News and events
26 August 2025
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when…
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance – News and events
26 August 2025
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when…
Cost minimization analysis of digital-first healthcare pathways in primary care
In our study setting common minor acute primary care episodes initiated via a digital-first pathway were associated with…
Mediterranean-style diet may reduce dementia risk in individuals with high genetic risk
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and…
Where is childhood obesity growing fastest in England?
Researchers reveal that whilst most of England faces worsening childhood obesity rates, a handful of London and South-East…