Measles curb at risk amid vaccine fear, cost and travel
Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in two states.
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Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.
There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.
Cholesterol-lowering statins don't cause most of the medical conditions often attributed to them, Australian and international researchers have determined.
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Number of young Australians with dementia to soar
People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.
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Major gaps miss women’s heart attack risk and symptoms
A global review led by an Australian cardiologist has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed, with calls for new guidelines, reports MAEVE BANNISTER.
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Financial toll hangs heavy over cancer patients
Australians undergoing cancer treatment are facing out-of-pocket expenses even when accessing the public healthcare system, data reveals.
Limited research into the long-term nutritional health impacts of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic could be putting people at risk of harm.
National cabinet has signed off on an extra $25 billion of federal funding for public hospitals over the next five years.
Australian medical specialists have welcomed a study backing the use of paracetamol during pregnancy and debunking a Trump administration call.
The weight-loss journey for a growing number of Australians using "miracle" medications must include exercise or risk long-term health problems, experts warn.
Venom from a spider found on K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, has been used to develop a drug that prevents damage during heart attacks and strokes.
With extreme heat forecast for the ACT, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) ACT president Dr Kerrie Aust is urging parents and carers to learn the warning signs of heat-related illness in children.
Are mozzie repellents safe to use? And do I really need them in Australia? CAMERON WEBB has the science.
Australians are being encouraged to take extra care of their mental wellbeing as experts express concern about the repercussions of the Bondi Beach massacre.
Shame and a lack of information are preventing people from disclosing a common health condition and women are twice as likely to be impacted as men.
The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals.
Wearable sweat sensors could soon detect stress, glucose and other biomarkers in real time, with researchers developing patches for non-invasive monitoring.
“Summer in Canberra can bring sudden spikes in temperature, and even moderate heat can affect your health if you’re not prepared,” says ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman.
