Some people ask generative AI health questions that would usually require clinical advice, such as whether to go to hospital for certain symptoms.
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As cardiovascular disease continues to affect millions worldwide, adapting heart health education to reflect cultural realities is a practical, patient-centred strategy for improving health outcomes.
While there are plenty of patient perspectives on social media , resources from healthcare professionals are far fewer – and are often lower quality.
‘Cardiac College for Women’ offers tailored cardiac rehabilitation education to bridge the gap in cardiovascular care and empower women to manage their heart health effectively.
Mental health isn’t just about illness, it is also about wellness. Universities are well positioned to offer accessible, evidence-based wellness education to the general public.
South Sulawesi residents’ low trust in government explains why people there did not take much efforts to protect themselves, despite feelings that they were at risk from COVID-19.
We’ve developed two comics – one which we hope will help young people with diabetes, and another which we hope will raise awareness about the issue of plastic waste.
The failure to observe public health protocols during the pandemic requires attention and action. Revitalizing global citizenship education in schools should be part of addressing the problem.
Communication breakdowns between doctors and their patients have real-life consequences and can result in poorer health outcomes and sicker patients.
Our research shows we are still missing clear and consistent communication about COVID vaccines all Australians can understand and act on.
There are tangible things we can do now to help people understand the benefits and possible risks of COVID-19 vaccination.
What does the coronavirus look like? What kids want to know about the pandemic isn’t always what we tell them.
The pandemic has exposed many of us to new statistical concepts, on the news, in everyday conversations and on social media. But how many are you getting wrong?
Interpreters are a critical part of health care for people with limited English. The shift to remote interpreting during COVID-19 could ensure more Australians who need these services can access them.
Improving health literacy and access to services could empower ethnic minorities to boost their immune systems.
Health literacy is the degree to which people can get, understand and use basic health information to make decisions about health issues.
Wondering if that latest study finding is too good to be true, or whether it’s as bad as we’re told? Here are five questions to ask to help you assess the evidence.
If you’re unsure whether you need an ambulance, it’s OK to call 000 for advice.
Basic anatomical knowledge can save lives.
Most healthcare information is written at a level more advanced than the reader’s ability.
Top contributors
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Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Sydney Health Literacy Lab, University of Sydney
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Professor, Public Health, Victoria University, Victoria University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
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NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Sydney School of Health, University of Sydney
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Affiliate Scientist, KITE Research Institute, Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
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Research fellow, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Health Psychology, Queen's University Belfast
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Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland
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Lead, Communications and Outreach, Australia-Indonesia Centre
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Chancellor's Professor, Psychology, Carleton University
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External Lecturer, APOLLON University of Applied Sciences
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Senior Research Manager, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong
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Research Fellow, University of Sydney