Health

More research funds needed for arthritis

<p>Despite affecting millions of Australians and costing the health system billions, arthritis receives one of the lowest levels of research funding i...

New GP guidelines to combat 'Dr Google'

<p>The peak body for GPs will launch a new resource to help patients and doctors navigate unrealistic expectations caused by turning to "Dr Google".</...

Alert on alleged rapist massage therapist

<p>The health complaints commissioner has issued a warning over massage therapist Michael Allwood, who has been charged with sexual offences against e...

Alert for Japanese encephalitis outbreak

<p>With mosquito numbers expected to rise in NSW over the coming weeks, authorities are concerned about the risk of a Japanese encephalitis outbreak.<...

Five new variants in latest COVID-19 wave

<p>Australia is in the grip of a new surge of COVID-19 cases with five new variants circulating but experts hope case numbers will start dropping befo...

Children as young as 10 self-harming

<p>The COVID pandemic and climate anxiety are likely contributing to the stress that is causing an alarming number of adolescents to self-harm, a stud...

Top doctors warn of medical 'dark age'

<p>Australia's peak medical association warns soon superficial cuts could be deadly and basic surgery too risky due to the rise of antimicrobial resis...

Half a million long COVID cases: study

<p>More than 500,000 Australians could experience long COVID symptoms, according to a university study.<br></p>

Legislation fast-tracks new SA hospital

<p>The South Australian parliament has passed legislation to clear the way for the construction of Adelaide's new $3.2 billion Women's and Children's...

SA to look at faster treatment for UTIs

<p>A South Australian parliamentary committee is likely to be established to look at giving people easier access to medication to treat urinary tract...

No laughing matter: bid to cap happy gas

<p>A rise in the number of recreational users inhaling nitrous oxide or 'laughing gas' is prompting a warning from health experts.<br></p>

NSW nurses to walk off job again

<p>Nurses will again walk off the job in NSW amid a push in parliament to fix what some say are dangerous nurse-to-patient ratios.</p>

SA close to latest virus peak

<p>The South Australian government says the state is close to the peak in the latest wave of coronavirus cases.</p>

Program seeks to help 'traumatised' nurses

<p>Nurses and midwives have been afforded a multimillion-dollar mental health package which will see four new support centres set up next year.</p>

Tasmania aged care provider details reform

<p>Tasmania's largest not-for-profit aged care provider will introduce sweeping changes to services after a royal commission heard harrowing stories o...

Cruise ship with virus outbreak docks

<p>The Majestic Princess cruise ship has docked in Sydney with about 800 COVID-19 positive people aboard and will head to Melbourne on Saturday aftern...

Eight hospitalised with poppy poisoning

<p>NSW Health are warning people not to drink poppy seeds after a number of cases of poisoning from the precursor to powerful painkillers and illegal...

Jab plea amid 'rapid' Qld virus increase

<p>Queensland's COVID-19 wave could peak before Christmas as case numbers among aged care residents double in a week.</p>

States vary approach to COVID-19 wave

<p>As a fourth COVID-19 wave approaches, some jurisdictions are ramping up their response, while others hold the line on restrictions.</p>

'Temporary vasectomy' for men in Vic trial

<p>A Melbourne hospital trial is giving a group of men a "temporary vasectomy", which scientists believe could be a game-changer for contraception.</p...