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.
Obsessive compulsive disorder linked to increased stroke risk
Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder are more than three times as likely as those without the disorder to have a stroke later in life.
Simple blood and memory test to diagnose Alzheimer’s
An easy way to detect Alzheimer's before symptoms develop is critical for early treatment and Swedish researchers think they might have found a way to do it.
The age you gain weight plays a role in Alzheimer’s risk
If you have put on weight during the pandemic and are worried about an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, you may not need to worry.
Loss of pleasure and happiness linked to dementia
Those living with a type of dementia that affects younger people can't feel as happy as they did before developing the disease because the pleasure system in their brain has deteriorated, new research suggests.
How to boost your gut health and immune system this winter
The gut microbiome is closely linked to immune function - so how can you keep it in tip top shape? Liz Connor seeks some expert tips.
Science finds cocoa could protect the heart when stressed
Researchers discover that blood vessels are able to function better during mental stress when people are given a cocoa drink.
Data shows Aussies ‘alarmingly complacent’ about exercise
In a Heart Foundation survey of more than 7000 Australian adults, two in three said they knew that exercise could lower their risk of heart disease, but few met the physical activity guidelines.
Dining out associated with increased risk of early death
Having spent much of the past 12 months eating home cooked meals may have added years to your life, according to the latest research.
Buy now, pay later hospital procedures coming soon
Hospital procedures are becoming increasingly expensive, so it was only a matter of time before buy now, pay later platforms entered the market.
