Special care changes needed as costs push patients away
Exorbitant costs to see specialist doctors risk leaving Aussies sicker and hospitals under more pressure, as a new report urges a boost in government funding.
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Pharmacists are advocating for a new strategy on bowel cancer screening due to Australia's failure to meet targets.
Australian men are delaying health checks and stretching their medication due to cost pressure, according to research described as a wake-up call for a crisis.
In an election promise gone under the radar, the federal government announced it would subsidise complementary health treatments but how effective are they?
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Australians urged to address falling vaccination rates
With a surge in winter respiratory infections, health experts are again urging Australians to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza.
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Australian hospitals strain as admissions soar
Even when adjusted for population growth, Australian hospitals admit more patients now than a decade ago with millions of additional visits every year.
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Likely cancer case surge raises health system worries
Young Aussies are concerned about their risk of developing cancer, with many believing the nation's health system will not be able to handle projected cases.
People from the LGBTIQA+ community who attend a breast screening appointment in the ACT will receive a rainbow scarf to foster inclusivity and encourage health screenings, says Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith.
An unusual spike in cases has sparked a warning for Australians to get a flu jab and lift poor vaccination rates as winter looms, reports SAVANNAH MEACHAM.
Prof Rose McGready, a doctor of more than 30 years, has dedicated her life to caring for marginalised people on the Thai-Myanmar border.
Sanitary products should be available for free at sporting clubs and facilities, say researchers who found most women skip playing during their period.
Research has shown a simple way booster shots could be made more effective while opening the door to further improvements in the next generation of vaccines.
Taking up that dreaded gym membership could be shaped by the season of your conception, as a study suggests it could influence how your body stores fat.
Diabetes treatments are offering a glimmer of hope for a degenerative brain condition set to affect more than 800,000 Australians by the middle of the century.
Five supermarket chains have pulled dozens of products from their shelves, warning customers of a potential health risk.
The federal election has started with a bang with political parties promoting their health and cost-of-living offerings to an electorate feeling the pinch.
More women are turning to botox injections to address the pain of a debilitating condition that affects more than one million Australians.
Australia's peak doctors body is calling for the next federal government to change laws so voluntary assisted dying services can be provided by telehealth.
More consumer technology is being approved for medical use in Australia, from earbuds that work as hearing aids to smartwatches that test for heart problems.
