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Author: Dr Ross Walker

Statins — even more caution is needed

By Dr Ross Walker

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurologic disorder in Australia after dementia. There are around 80,000 people affected by this condition with just over 30 diagnosed on a daily basis. It is not just a condition of old people and, in fact, 20% of people with the disease are…

Is low dose alcohol safe?

By Dr Ross Walker

For many years, the battle between the proponents of temperance and the alcohol industry has raged on. Both sides have used medical evidence to support its case. There are not too many people on either side who would suggest that heavy drinking has any benefits apart from filling the coffers…

Prevention is no doubt better than cure

By Dr Ross Walker

A report released this week, co-funded by the Heart Foundation, Kidney Australia, Alzheimer’s Australia, the Australia Health Promotion Association and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, is titled “Preventive health: how much does Australia spend and is it enough”? It is estimated that $27 billion annually is spent in…

Is Weight Loss All About Calories?

By Dr Ross Walker

There is no doubt that to lose weight you have to take in less calories than you burn off every day. But, this is not as simple as eating less food and doing more exercise. New evidence is now emerging that it is not just what you eat but also…

Low-dose Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk

By Dr Ross Walker

Every year, around the globe 3.3 million people die from 60 different alcohol related health issues. This raises some very important questions. Is all alcohol harmful? Is there a safe dose? Is any particular type of alcoholic beverage beneficial to the health? Firstly, and most importantly, there is no dispute…