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Injury New study analyses the lived experiences of acid attack survivors for better rehabilitation Date published: 17 Feb 2026 News Type: Media release
Women's health Cardiovascular health More than lifestyle changes needed to protect women’s heart health after high blood pressure in pregnancy Date published: 17 Feb 2026 News Type: Media release
Cancer care & prevention Australian-led study reveals critical gaps in cancer care systems across Asia-Pacific Date published: 13 Feb 2026 News Type: Media release
Food policy Nearly three quarters of US baby foods are ultra-processed, new study finds Date published: 11 Feb 2026 News Type: Media release
Food policy Health leaders push for mandatory Health Star Ratings as food industry fails to meet government target Date published: 11 Feb 2026 News Type: Media release
Brain health The "suicide headache" that's costing Australians their jobs, and why they're pinning hopes on magic mushrooms Date published: 22 Jan 2026 News Type: Media release
Women's health Management of extreme heat events in LMIC and the exclusion of women from the discussion Date published: 17 Dec 2025 News Type: Media release
Food policy Step up, alcohol industry: four years on, pregnancy warnings still missing Date published: 17 Dec 2025 News Type: Media release
Mental health Study finds peer-support model benefits mental health of transgender persons Date published: 10 Dec 2025 News Type: Media release
Food policy National peak body backs simple salt switch to help address uncontrolled hypertension Date published: 17 Nov 2025 News Type: Media release
Food policy Mandatory Health Star Ratings now on the agenda as packaged food industry misses deadline for voluntary uptake Date published: 14 Nov 2025 News Type: Media release
Injury In this water-rich Indian state 25 people drown each day, almost half are children Date published: 12 Nov 2025 News Type: Media release
Food policy Call for urgent ban on trans fats - new findings reveal hidden heart risk in Aussie supermarkets Date published: 12 Nov 2025 News Type: Media release
Renal and metabolic Comprehensive analysis supports routine use of metabolic drug for people with all levels of kidney function Date published: 08 Nov 2025 News Type: Media release
Renal and metabolic Scaling peritoneal dialysis equitably across India Date published: 08 Oct 2025 News Type: Media release
Mental health Women's health Experts come together for urgent action on perinatal mental health in India Date published: 23 Sep 2025 News Type: Media release
Cardiovascular health New AI algorithm uses mammograms to accurately predict cardiovascular risk in women Date published: 17 Sep 2025 News Type: Media release
Cardiovascular health Inclusion of triple single pill combination therapy for hypertension in WHO essential medicines list Date published: 11 Sep 2025 News Type: Media release
Cardiovascular health Misleading stock photos undermine efforts to tackle high blood pressure Date published: 09 Sep 2025 News Type: Media release
Injury Why drivers really speed: New study reveals it’s more than recklessness Date published: 08 Sep 2025 News Type: Media release
Health equity UN High Level Meeting on NCDs offers rare window to tackle global chronic disease epidemic Date published: 03 Sep 2025 News Type: Media release
Cardiovascular health New online tool could revolutionise how high blood pressure is treated Date published: 29 Aug 2025 News Type: Media release
Food policy Crunch time for Health Star Ratings as voluntary phase nears end Date published: 13 Aug 2025 News Type: Media release
Cardiovascular health Treating hypertension with single pill combinations saves lives and money Date published: 30 Jul 2025 News Type: Media release
