Revolutionary procedure could do away with knee replacements
Research demonstrates that cartilage grafts can help repair damaged knees, eliminating the need for painful and costly knee replacements.
Taxing wealth can solve ageing population's health woes
There is no reason why Australia's ageing population should put health budgets under pressure, given the amount of untaxed wealth in the economy.
Elective surgery backlog unlikely to be resolved any time soon
The latest private health insurance figures show that current lockdowns are only going to make it harder for those awaiting elective surgery.
The gap in health outcomes for the haves and have-nots is widening
Despite being one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Australia suffers from significant health inequalities.
Most Googled health myths debunked
Here's the truth behind some common health myths we've probably all heard.
Reading, writing letters and card games can delay dementia
Study shows that keeping your brain active could delay dementia by up to five years.
Greg Hunt says 90 per cent receive GP services free. Is he correct?
The federal government has come under fire for its decision to make changes to more than 900 items on the MBS.
How a funnel web spider could save your life
A potentially life-saving treatment for heart attack victims has been discovered from a very unlikely source - the venom of one of the world's deadliest spiders.
Medibank joins HBF in returning COVID savings to members
Medibank announces it will offer $105 million in premium relief to customers.
The plan that could make Australia the world's healthiest country
The Australian Medical Association has outlined its vision for Australia to become the world's healthiest country.
Doctors fear 'chaos' from government's rushed Medicare changes
The Australian Medical Association fears that some of the biggest changes made to Medicare in decades will leave the sector grappling to keep up.
AMA concerned over health fund proposal but is it running a closed shop?
The Australian Medical Association believes a proposal to authorise a health insurance buying group will put patient choice at risk.
