Pain is chronic when it lasts longer than three months. But by itself, it’s typically not enough to qualify for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Our response to climate change must reflect the everyday health realities people face.
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have only been available as weekly injections. So, how much will the Wegovy pill cost, when will it be available, and who is it for?
The social media ban for under-16s may stem from concern about a very real mental health crisis. But is it missing the point?
The 2026 Lancet Countdown reveals the growing health toll of extreme heat, while references to climate and health in UN speeches have declined.
Harmful sexual behaviour takes many forms. It can involve coercion, threats, or exploitation and can occur online or offline. Here’s how to respond.
There are three steps the next government can take to restore New Zealand’s commitment to pandemic preparedness and other health security strategies.
Health promotion often treats weight loss as the primary pathway to better health – but it’s not. Here’s what the alternative looks like.
Chatbot advice is readily available, is personalised and can be prompted for greater clarity. But it can also lead to serious patient harm.
A pensioner carve-out would mostly protect comfortable part-pensioners, while missing younger families who are struggling most.
Alternative housing options for people with disabilities are working well overseas and in some pockets of Australia.
As part of a 12-month trial, eligible women will be able to consult a pharmacist for UTI treatment or the pill with no out-of-pocket consultation fee.
There is no source of health expertise when someone is sold peptides. Injectors are left to learn from forums, influencers, or a friend at the gym.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are not simply ‘hard to reach’, nor are they uninterested in their health.
You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives. But how much autonomy do women have?
A $40 million scheme aims to improve health outcomes, but differences between practices could leave some struggling to qualify for funding.
One Australian city has formed a taskforce to better protect its residents from sweltering temperatures.
Medicare rebates are meant to make psychologist visits cheaper and more accessible. But data shows those on the lowest incomes are missing out.
Transverse myelitis is a neurological condition caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. Here’s how it affects those with the condition.
GLP-1s are very effective at managing diabetes, obesity and weight-related conditions. But they can come with side effects, including nutritional deficiencies.
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