AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood & Brain Health: Monash University research links higher ultra-processed food intake with poorer visual attention and slower mental processing, even among adults eating “healthy” diets. Mental Health & Social Connection: Melbourne’s roleplaying communities are being framed as a real-world antidote to loneliness, with Dungeons & Dragons and live-action roleplay helping young people connect. Cannabis Policy: A Lancet Psychiatry study suggests personal-use decriminalisation or tightly controlled legalisation may not raise use, but commercial cannabis markets are tied to higher addiction risk and more potent products. Reproductive Rights: ACT birth certificate law now lets both parents in lesbian same-sex relationships be listed as mothers, improving practical access in healthcare. Cancer Screening Spotlight: A bowel cancer survivor story highlights the impact of lowering Australia’s national screening eligibility age from 58 to 56. Health System Safety: Pharmacy prescribing powers are under scrutiny as health leaders warn about patient safety risks. Workforce & Care Access: A new cardiac rehab model aims to cut costs and improve outcomes in South Australia. Child Safety Online: Australia’s under-16 social media ban is again questioned as many teens reportedly still find ways to stay on major platforms.
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