by Dr Joe | Mar 26, 2010 | Movement, Politics
Politicians can be criticized for many things. Being fit and healthy is not usually one of them. The general view of the lifestyle of the average politician would be one of too many meals out perhaps accompanied by a bit too much alcohol. Regular exercise is not often... by Dr Joe | Mar 13, 2010 | General Health, Pharmaceuticals, Politics
Health reform is on the front page in Australia, again. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd revealed a plan for the Commonwealth Government to take over the funding of public hospitals from state governments. Prior to being elected in 2007 Mr Rudd promised to fix the health... by Dr Joe | Mar 2, 2010 | Heart Disease, Medical Research, Pharmaceuticals
In what could almost be a man bites dog story, Australian researchers have criticized Australian doctors for not prescribing enough pills. The study released this week surveyed 322 General Practitioners (family physicians) looking at their management of patients over...