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  • Tackling our health crisis The Australian Partnership Prevention Centre is working on solutions to halt the increasing trend of chronic health conditions. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/tackling-health-crisis
  • Fake health news stories How to spot fake health news stories on social media, and where to go to seek credible, evidence-based medical information. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/fake-health-news-stories
  • The telomere revolution How online doctor services and telehealth advances are changing our relationship with our GPs in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/telomere-revolution
  • Can technology help older people stay in their homes for longer? Senior Australians can get support staying in their own homes with this health tech. The system helps keep the older person’s support system informed. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/tech-supporting-aged-care
  • Antibiotic resistance: health in crisis Australians are regularly overusing antibiotics, and it could make bacterial infections much more dangerous in the future. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/antibiotic-resistance
  • Innovation in chronic condition care Health Care Homes is an innovative program helping Australians manage chronic conditions. We explain how it can help people better manage their healthcare. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/health-care-homes
  • Is your body older than your actual age? From faster, cheaper research to potential cures for cancer, new gene-editing techniques are dramatically changing what’s possible. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/is-your-body-older-than-your-actual-age
  • Addressing diabetes: a dual approach Diabetes in Australia has tripled in the last 25 years. At HCF, we’re investing in research and providing access to tailored health management programs. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/addressing-diabetes-a-dual-approach
  • Gene editing – the future of health? From faster, cheaper research to potential cures for cancer, new gene-editing techniques are dramatically changing what’s possible. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/gene-editing-the-future-of-health
  • A new weapon against cervical cancer How online doctor services and telehealth advances are changing our relationship with our GPs in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/weapon-against-cervical-cancer
  • How doctor–patient relationships are changing How online doctor services and telehealth advances are changing our relationship with our GPs in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/how-doctor-patient-relationships-are-changing
  • Visceral fat: health problems beneath the surface While hard to see from the outside, hidden or visceral fat can cause health problems. Here are the signs. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/reduce-visceral-fat
  • Healthy eating after 50 Should your diet change as you get older? We get food tips on how to eat healthy from age 50 on, including changing nutritional needs. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/healthy-eating-after-50
  • Common diet mistakes What are the top diet mistakes people make? Why do they happen? Healthy eating tips from dietitians help you avoid these poor diet habits. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/diet-mistakes
  • What your oral health can tell you about your body Bleeding gums, bad breath and temperature sensitivity are no fun. They can highlight problems with your dental health and also point to problems with your overall health. Here’s what to look out for. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/signs-of-poor-oral-health
  • Protecting yourself from COVID-19 and the flu As we continue to deal with the impact of the pandemic, it’s understandable to feel more anxious about the flu this year, as it shares some of the same symptoms as COVID-19. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/flu-or-coronavirus
  • Kids and food allergies: How to stop the bullying Supporting your elderly parents once they reach a certain stage of life can be a big adjustment. This advice will help you navigate the changes together. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/family/how-to-stop-food-allergy-bullying-kids
  • Finding your Third Space Struggling to achieve work-life balance? The Third Space may be the answer. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/finding-your-third-space
  • The pursuit of happiness as we age Are you about to retire? The good news is research shows older Aussies are happier than they’ve ever been – here’s why and how. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/finding-happiness-in-old-age
  • The importance of friendships as you age Having friends is good for your health – that’s no surprise. But new research shows that as we get older, close ties with friends become more important than ever. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/the-importance-of-friendships-as-you-age