by Dr Joe | Apr 30, 2010 | Environmental toxins, Politics
The Australian government has increased the tax on tobacco and announced changes to labeling laws, which will mean that from 2012 cigarettes will need to be sold in plain packets without colors or brand logos. Cigarette smoking is, after obesity, the second largest... by Dr Joe | Apr 25, 2010 | Flu, Immunity
It is just on one year since the world first heard of swine flu. It is still extraordinary that a mild flu like illness has led to such a completely over the top behavior from “health officials”. The program to vaccinate children aged between six months and four years... by Dr Joe | Apr 20, 2010 | Politics, Sleep
It is fair to say that many government decisions are not particularly good. There may be an obvious reason for this emerging. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is “unapologetic” about his staff working long hours and there being a high turnover rate of staff.... by Dr Joe | Apr 16, 2010 | Movement, Obesity
It is always amazing how little things can make a big difference. You would think that with all the talk about problems with obesity and people being too sedentary, that all levels of government would be taking steps to encourage people to exercise. At very least you... by Dr Joe | Apr 13, 2010 | Pharmaceuticals, The Practice of Medicine
The links between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry are coming more and more under the spotlight. To be upfront, I have over the years been given various pens, coffee mugs, and have been to sponsored dinners. Over the past few years I have deliberately stopped...