In the news February 2005
Interview with Professor Simon Chapman
Professor Simon Chapman, School of Public Health
Source: Radio Adelaide 28 February 2005
Interview with Professor Simon Chapman about changes in tobacco labeling of 'light' or 'mild' cigarettes which is banned in
Europe.
Just who is your counsellor?
Professor Russell Meares, Department of Psychological Medicine
Source: Sun-Herald 27 February 2005
Article about booming demand for counselling but with no laws to restrict practice or mandatory professional standards to meet, anyone can set themselves up as a counsellor.
Time to turn up heat in kitchen
Dr Michael Booth, School of Public Health
Source: Sunday Telegraph 27 February 2005
Eating healthily can be cheaper than living on frozen or fast food but increasingly busy parents have less time to cook fresh meals.
Academics outed over smoke link
Professor Simon Chapman, School of Public Health
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 26 February 2005
A study by Professor Simon Chapman and colleagues published in The Lancet today says the tobacco industry aimed to push the view that environmental tobacco smoke posed little risk to those exposed to it by recruiting favorable scientific researchers. Prof. Chapman said the International Society of the Built Environment and its journal, Indoor and Built Environment mostly published articles that were positive to the tobacco industry.
Childhood obesity
Dr Michael Booth, School of Public Health
Source: Radio 2GB, Sydney; 2SM, Sydney 23 February 2005
There is growing alarm in medical circles, childhood obesity may see children living shorter lives than their parents' generation.
Call to move the driving age up to 18
Professor Mark Stevenson (The George Institute for International Health)
Source: ABC 702, Sydney; ABC, 'This Day Tonight',
22 February 2005
Talks about P-plate drivers and calls to move the driving age up to 18.
Childhood obesity
Dr Michael Booth (School of Public Health)
Source: ABC News; 2SM; Easy Listening Queensland; 2UE, Sydney; ABC, South East; ABC 666; ABC, AM; 6PR,
Perth 21 February 2005
There is growing alarm in medical circles; childhood obesity may see children living shorter lives than their parents' generation.
More clinical experience for young doctors needed
Professor John Harris
Source: 2UE, Sydney 18 February 2005
Professor Harris says there needs to be more clinical experience for young doctors who are graduating at a later age and training needs to be streamlined so young doctors can begin practicing earlier.
Study Down Under while in Capital
(The Pain Management Research Institute)
Source: Edinburgh Evening News 17 February 2005
Students from Scotland will be able to study an Australian university course without leaving Edinburgh thanks to an e-learning course. Edinburgh University has joined forces with the University of Sydney to run a postgraduate programme for pain management studies. The programme, run in conjunction with the Pain Management Research Institute in Sydney, is designed for graduates in medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other disciplines involved in pain management.
Air pollution from exhaust fumes
Associate Professor Ray Kearney
Source: ABC 702, Sydney 17 February 2005
Interview Associate Professor Ray Kearney about air pollution from exhaust fumes especially the M5 East Tunnel.
Hemorrhoids
Professor Les Bokey
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, ‘Radar’ 16 February 2005
Article about rectal bleeding and hemorrhoids quotes Prof. Les Bokey (Surgery) who says not sitting for long periods at desks will decrease colon pressure on hemorrhoids.
Cross-promoting an unhealthy message
Professor Simon Chapman (School of Public Health)
Source: The Age, Melbourne 16 February 2005
Letter to the editor from Professor Simon Chapman says tobacco companies' calling cigarettes 'light' and 'mild' misleads consumers although the companies will claim the terms refer to taste rather than health claims.
Alarm as more fall ill amid deadly outbreak
Associate Prof Ray Kearney, Discipline of Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Source: Daily Telegraph, Sydney 15 February 2005
A further seven deadly cases of legionnaires' disease are now under investigation after five cases were confirmed in Wollongong. Associate Professor Kearney said that health authorities are dealing with a significant incidence well above average.
Being sick is a poor consolation
Associate Professor Peter Sainsbury (School of Public Health)
Source: Sydney Morning Herald; The Age 14 February 2005
The health gap between rich and poor Australians has widened over the past decade according to research from the University of Adelaide that maps the distribution of wealth and illness in the community for the first time. Associate Professor Peter Sainsbury said the research was important in pointing out the levels of sickness that people had to live with and that social inequality contributed to poor health.
Doing it down under – the sexual lives of Australians
Dr Chris Rissel, Clinical Senior Researcher (School of Public Health)
Source: 94.7FM, Geelong 14 February 2005
Dr Chris Rissel is interviewed about his research on the sexual lives of Australians
Parents to blame for obese children
Professor Louise Baur, Paediatrics and Child Health (WestmeadChildren's Hospital )
Source: Sun-Herald, Sydney 13 February 2005
Parents are among the major culprits when children pack on the pounds, a University of Sydney study has found. Researcher Taryn Bloom (Psychology) said the study revealed bullying and low self-esteem were also to blame causing many young children to 'comfort eat'. Childhood obesity expert Professor Louise Baur (Paediatrics and Child Health) said parents could play a vital role in changing the eating habits of their children.
Eat less to live longer
Professor Arthur Everitt, Discipline of Anatomy and Histology (Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Hospital)
Source: Sunday Telegraph, Sydney 12 February 2005
University of Sydney Associate Professor Arthur Everitt (Medicine) said consuming 20 per cent fewer calories could boost life expectancy by 20 per cent. This research, to be presented to an international ageing conference in Brisbane next month, found sharply reducing the food intake of fats significantly improved longevity.
Bowel cancer now linked to smoking
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 12 February 2005
Prof. Bruce Armstrong comments on a 50-year study of British men showing a small but positive link between tobacco consumption and cancer of the rectum. Professor Armstrong said cancer of the rectum occurred much more frequently in males and was consistent with a smoking link.
Tobacco body's 'trash tactics'
Professor Simon Chapman (School of Public Health)
Source: The Age, Melbourne 11 February 2005
Professor Simon Chapman (Medicine) said it was well-known at the time that tobacco companies were trying to find out about anti-smoking groups.
Tobacco industry combed garbage
Professor Simon Chapman (School of Public Health)
Source: www.News.com.au 11 February 2005
The tobacco industry hired private investigators to comb through the garbage bins of the NSW Cancer Council as part of its campaign against the anti-smoking lobby. Professor Chapman provides comment.
Eating less can help in longevity
Associate Professor Arthur Everitt, Anatomy and Histology (Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Hospital)
Source: Maitland Mercury 10 February 2005
Millions of overweight Australians could add 10 years to their lives by sharply reducing their calorie intake, according to Associate Professor Arthur Everitt of the University of Sydney Centre for Education and Research on Ageing. Professor Everitt said studies in rats had found cutting their calories by 20 per cent significantly prolonged life.
Eat less and live longer
Associate Professor Arthur Everitt, Anatomy and Histology (Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Hospital)
Source: ABC 936, Hobart; 2MC FM, Port Macquarie 10 February 2005
Interview with Associate Professor
Arthur Everitt about new research which suggests people who eat less live longer and are less prone to disease.
New research shows: eat less and live longer
Associate Professor Arthur Everitt, Anatomy and Histology (Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Hospital)
Source: 2UE, Sydney; Wave FM, Wollongong/Illawarra; C91.3FM, Sydney; i98FM, Wollongong 9 February 2005
New research shows animals and humans live longer if they eat less and being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, etc.
Rising rates of Chlamydia
Clinical Associate Professor Basil Donovan, (Sydney Sexual Health Centre (Director); School of Public Health)
Source: ABC 'News' 8 February 2005
Interview about rising rates of Chlamydia in thousands of young women. Health experts say little is being done to stop the spread of the disease.
Doing it down under – the sexual lives of Australians
Dr Chris Rissel, Clinical Senior Researcher (School of Public Health)
Source: Channel 9, ‘A Current Affair’; Radio 2HD, Sydney; Mix 106.3, Canberra 7 February 2005
Dr Chris Rissel is interviewed about his research on the sexual lives of Australians.
Sun exposure
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: Radio National, ‘Health Matters’ 7 February 2005
Interview with Professor Bruce Armstrong regarding sun exposure.
Night curbs for P-platers on agenda
Professor Mark Stevenson (The George Institute for International Health)
Source: West Australian 7 February 2005
Night time passenger restrictions for P-platers are expected to be among the recommendations to be released for public comment by the Road Safety Council this month. Prof Stevenson says that passenger restrictions might be more palatable for governments but curfews could reduce late night crashes for young drives by up to 60 per cent.
Doing it down under – the sexual lives of Australians
Dr Chris Rissel, Clinical Senior Researcher (School of Public Health)
Source: West Australian 5/6 February 2005
Dr Chris Rissel is interviewed about his research on the sexual lives of Australians.
$20 million rural health and cancer treatment plan
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: News item, ABC 702, Sydney 5 February 2005
Interview with Professor Bruce Armstrong (Medicine) praising the NSW Government's planned $20million rural health and cancer treatment plan which includes Tele-Health linking technology to link regional patients with Sydney specialists.
Sun exposure reduces cancer mortality
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: 2UE, Sydney 5 February 2005
Interview with Professor Bruce Armstrong regarding sun exposure helping to reduce the mortality from cancer.
Effects of lack of sleep
Dr Naomi Rogers (Woolcock Institute of Medical Research)
Source: Radio National, ‘Life Matters’ 4 February 2005
Interview with about the effects of lack of sleep on people.
Doing it down under – the sexual lives of Australians
Dr Chris Rissel, Clinical Senior Researcher (School of Public Health)
Source: ABC Radio, Darwin 4 February 2005
Dr Chris Rissel is interviewed about his research on the sexual lives of Australians.
Doing it down under – the sexual lives of Australians
Dr Chris Rissel, Clinical Senior Researcher (School of Public Health)
Source: Who Magazine 4 February 2005
Q&A with Chris and co-author about the sexual habits of Australians.
Reducing cancer mortality with sun exposure
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: ABC Radio 105.7, Darwin 4 February 2005
Interview with Professor Bruce Armstrong regarding sun exposure helping to reduce the mortality from cancer.
Sunlight helps beat cancers
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: The Australian 3 February 2005
Report on Professor Bruce Armstrong’s work on sun exposure helping to reduce the mortality from cancer.
Culprit or cure: sun exposure shown in a new light
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 3 February 2005
Report on Prof Bruce Armstrong’s work on sun exposure helping to reduce the mortality from cancer.
Reducing cancer mortality with sun exposure
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: ABC Radio, Newcastle; JJJ, Australia; ‘The World Today’, ABC 702, Sydney; ‘Statewide Drive’, ABC, NSW 3 February 2005
Interview with Professor Bruce Armstrong regarding sun exposure helping to reduce the mortality from cancer.
Reducing risk at schools by excluding nut products
Dr Robert Loblay, Senior Lecturer, Imunology
Source: ABC Radio, Newcastle 3 February 2005
Interview regarding Nut allergies and the exclusion of nut products at schools to reduce risks to children.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Associate Professor Stewart Kellie, Clinical Associate Professor, Paediatrics and Child Health (The Children's Hospital Westmead)
Source: Channel 9, ‘A Current Affair’ 3 February 2005
Discusses Chronic Myeloid
Leukemia in a young patient
Doing it down under – the sexual lives of Australians
person, discipline (organisation)
Source: ABC Radio National, ‘Life Matters’; SBS Radio, ‘Alchemy’ 3 February 2005
Dr Chris Rissel is interviewed about his research on the sexual lives of Australians
Varicose Veins
Professor John Fletcher, Discipline of Surgery
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 2 February 2005
Professor John Fletcher says that those who sit for long hours or who stand on their feet for many hours each day, are at risk of developing varicose veins.
Gene injection to repair heart cells may eliminate need for pacemakers
Dr Ian Alexander, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health (The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School)
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 2 February 2005
Reducing cancer mortality with sun exposure
Professor Bruce Armstrong (School of Public Health)
Source: SBS Radio; WSSM, 2GB, Sydney; 4BC, Brisbane 2 February 2005
Interview with Professor Bruce Armstrong regarding sun exposure helping to reduce the mortality from cancer.
Sexual habits of Australians
Dr Chris Rissel, Clinical Senior Researcher (School of Public Health)
Source: ‘Body and Soul’, Liftout in Feb issue in:
Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (Vic), Sunday Mail (SA), Brisbane Mail (Qld), Sunday Times (WA) 1 February 2005
Interview on the sexual habits of Australians.