The TGA has just approved a vaccine against RSV for Australians over 60. Here’s where protection is up to for the youngest children, who are also at risk from the virus.
MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP. How will it work? And how might it benefit patients? Here’s what we know so far.
Public interest in OHS issues is often heavily focused on the safety aspect, but workplaces offer the chance to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. How can we tap into that?
Neither polypharmacy nor complex medication regimens necessarily lead to good health results for patients.
Despite the lavish claims of some test providers, many food allergy and intolerance tests are far-fetched and unfounded.
The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for theatre-makers to highlight and reveal the challenges and pressures faced by Australian women.
New rules aim to curb opioid-related deaths in Australia. These changes are a step in the right direction, but we need to tread carefully to avoid unintended consequences.
The spread of misinformation has striking parallels with the biological pandemic – and it, too, has cost lives.
The adjuvanted flu vaccine is free for over-65s and offers better protection than the standard vaccine. Here's what the research says.
Kylie Clarke has been a mentor, a teacher, a backpacker and even designed an Indigenous guernsey for the Western Bulldogs. But it took a serious illness to put life into perspective.
Major trauma and deaths from sports such as cycling are increasing sharply, causing a significant healthcare burden.
Unnecessary treatments, tests and advice to rest are making the problem worse worldwide, when in reality sufferers should simply remain active.
A new study has looked at why some crystal meth users are more likely to experience mental health problems than others.
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