The latest figures suggest it’s easier now to find a bulk-billing GP. But poorer patients can still miss out, for one important reason.
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In Australia, food labels can be hard to understand, let alone verify. So do we need an overhaul of our current health star rating system?
Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?
The tragedy has again exposed a system that doesn’t reach out to those who are most unwell.
Shorter wait times and lower costs. That’s what people with ADHD and their families can expect now Victorian GPs are getting more involved with diagnosis and treatment. But questions remain.
The NT looks set to introduce voluntary assisted dying mid-year, while other states are reviewing – and may change – current laws. Here’s what you need to know.
The deal struck between states and territories and the federal government follows a long-running standoff. Here’s what’s been agreed, and what’s still missing.
An increasing number of Australians take multiple medications, increasing the risk of misuse and harm. But there is currently no centralised way to track prescriptions.
Tens of thousands of people have already volunteered to donate blood. But donations will also be needed in the coming weeks. Here’s what to know.
Here’s what these brain ‘holes’ and the scans that found them really mean.
When it comes to evacuating tall buildings in a fire, not everyone can take the stairs. Here’s what else high-rises need.
Is vitamin B6 safe? How much is too much? And will I still be able to buy my supplement over the counter?
Trouble sleeping? Feeling irritable or bloated? A new study suggests masturbating might help you through the menopause.
The uncertainty and stigma of living with PFAS pollution can be stressful. Here’s the support communities need.
The death of a 17-year-old community cricket player has raised questions about how well helmets and neck protectors are working.
Kiwifruit, mineral water and rye bread are in. A high-fibre diet is out. Here’s what’s behind new advice to treat long-term constipation.
Stories of big babies might make women all over the world cross their legs. But how common are big babies, and does their birth always lead to complications?
Diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome currently relies on sometimes controversial diagnostic criteria – and can take years.
Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.
The review recommended an independent accreditation body as a priority. But there are notable gaps, including no mention of a national donor register.
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