Art and music therapists can charge the National Disability Insurance Scheme the same as counsellors, after an independent review found they are effective.
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This vaccine replaces previously listed pneumococcal shots, having been updated to offer better protection against the disease.
Having this national agency will help protect us against bird flu, falling immunisation rates and health misinformation. It’s a landmark in public health.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were recently caught discussing whether organ transplants could help a person live forever. The idea has scientific and ethical flaws.
Choosing an overseas clinic and a donor can be difficult, and can come with some additional risks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a key institution when it comes to public health in the US, but it’s also instrumental in global health.
Without rebates, surgeries for trans people can cost between $20,000 and $100,000.
Autistic kids need love, to learn through everyday activities and strong connections with family, culture and community. Here’s what’s best practice to support them.
New bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds would refer them for additional support – including psychosocial therapy.
With children over-represented on the NDIS, it’s hoped this new program could divert pressure from the scheme. Here’s what we know about it so far.
A suicide attempt doesn’t always involve prior planning or thinking. But there are warnings signs.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers promise. But new research highlights concerns about safety and accessibility.
This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.
The risk is very small, but for people who do become infected, this illness is nearly always fatal.
South Australia’s algal bloom is stopping people from swimming, surfing and fishing in their usual spots – and the impact on mental health can be profound.
You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.
US beef will soon be back on Australian menus. But how does it compare with home-grown beef? Three experts explain.
The main symptoms include fever, joint pain and joint swelling. Here’s what else to know.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease of the veins, where blood doesn’t flow as well as it should from the legs up to the heart.
Mattel’s new Barbie comes equipped with an insulin pump and wears a continuous glucose monitor on her arm.
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