News and information about health and ageing, including recent studies and updates on the latest health research and breakthroughs.
Are election promises just sweet talk to get your vote?
More Australians than ever are overweight, a factor in the risk of thyroid cancer.
Ambulance networks are stretched thin across the nation, and it's costing lives.
Painful biopsies could become a thing of the past, thanks to new scanning technology.
Lack of dental coverage for older Aussies leaving thousands living in pain.
Research opens door for new cancer therapies to be developed.
Dr Andrew Thompson explains what you can do if you notice your hair is thinning.
New study says three simple steps can cut your cancer risk by 61 per cent.
Along with COVID and flu, there's another chilling killer in Australia.
The discovery could have huge impacts on human health.
Research shows breakthrough is most effective at prevention.
There's some history behind the decision not to include dental visits under Medicare.