More private hospitals will face similar financial troubles and some will be forced to close. Here’s what this means for patients, the public system and the budget.
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Millions of women live with delayed diagnoses, dismissed pain and inadequate care. Now, progress is at risk of reversal.
Retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. But it should be used with caution.
People who are in distress and need support are often met with handcuffs, detention and are sent to hospital emergency departments.
Caffeine can speed up digestion, block drug absorption and even raise your heart rate when mixed with certain medicines.
Male infertility is rising – but what if science can grow sperm in a lab?
Up-skilling GPs to treat ADHD will benefit many patients, some people with more complex cases will still need to see a specialist.
The beloved actor says she will be receiving the best treatment available for the stage 4 cancer.
People with disability are more likely to die from cancer than the overall population. Here’s how we can shift this striking inequity.
Yes, most babies still wake during the night at 12 months. No, that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics looked at concentrations of 11 types of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, in our blood. Here’s what the results show.
One hormone, huge impact. No licensed testosterone treatment exists for women in the UK. That’s a public health failure, not a niche concern.
Parents of autistic children have much higher levels of stress than parents of children with other disabilities. And it’s not just about the autism itself.
A new report recommends changes to the popular and growing wellness industry to protect workers from mistreatment and exploitation.
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects many parts of the body, not just the ovaries.
Early signs suggest NB.1.8.1 may be more transmissible than earlier variants, likely due to mutations in the spike protein. But there’s no evidence it’s more severe.
A new study found adolescents with period pain had higher levels of psychological distress as young adults, even after accounting for earlier mental health issues.
Ageing well means making small, consistent choices that lead to better mobility, clearer thinking and richer social connections down the line.
Research shows B12 deficiency in pregnancy, especially alongside ultra-processed diets, can raise long-term risks for both mother and child.
As colourful products promising ‘hangover-free mornings’ flood retail shelves and social media feeds, does the science stack up?
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