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Clinicians and health service heads are willing to accept a lower standard of care for people outside of major cities because they consider it ‘better than nothing’.
In the Albanese government’s last federal budget before the election, new spending promises are likely to be limited.
Improving your indoor lighting could help you sleep more soundly and be more active during the day.
The cases of killers Valdo Calocane and Axel Rudakubana have sparked fierce debate over the place for people with severe mental health issues in wider society.
Many are surprised by the depth of sad yearning they feel after selling the childhood home. The grief can be especially profound if it coincides with a parent dying.
Overdosing on vitamins and minerals could cause serious health issues.
The PM says the PBS is not up for negotiation, while the opposition leader says it’s the envy of the world. But how did we get this system, and how does it compare?
All this talk of a US-Australia trade war has left consumers wondering what this means for them. At least in the short term, it looks like good news.
The nocebo effect is the opposite of the placebo effect. And it can affect what we think of medicines, and the side-effects we report.
Caring for a loved one with dementia, particularly if they’re a parent, takes a unique emotional toll on a young person. They need better support.
Stroke can be devastating and life-changing but there are lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce your risk.
Nicotine pouches are becoming more popular but do we know if they’re safe?
There’s no firm evidence eating eggs causes constipation. In fact, eggs may have the opposite effect. Here’s what’s really going on in your gut.
Many falls are preventable. So exercise that targets balance and strength is crucial.
A recent study found First Nations Australians were twice as likely to present to an emergency department with asthma or other allergy-related illnesses.
To nap effectively, both the timing and environment matter.
The COVID pandemic triggered a new kind of vaccine scepticism shared by people who normally take up vaccines – here’s why that’s a problem.
The next round of tariffs will breach the free trade agreement with the US. These sectors are next in line for new tariffs.
The youngest child in the study was a 4-year-old, who said she liked being given a teddy bear at the hospital.
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