We usually associate addiction with bad things like smoking, alcohol and gambling. But it’s possible to be addicted to exercise, too.
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From June 19, Victorians at the end of their lives can request medical assistance to die. Voluntary assisted dying may offer a new option for some, but the practice will be strictly regulated.
From this week, private health insurers are unable to provide rebates for 16 natural therapies. But these changes may have unintended consequences.
The budget includes a step towards modernising Medicare, through a new annual payment for each person with diabetes who signs up with a specific GP.
In the weeks and months following mass trauma, such as the shootings in Christchurch, participating in physical activity can help individuals and communities deal with stress, anxiety and grief.
A major study that analysed data from hundreds of pregnancies found that sleeping on the back during the final trimester increased the risk of stillbirth 2.6 times.
Exercising at your maximal heart rate isn’t always effective. Training smarter, not harder, will make you fitter.
The short answer is we have evolved to have nails because they help us pick things up (like food) and pick things off (like bugs).
The medical abortion drug mifepristone has been available in Australian for the past 13 years but it’s still out of reach for many women who decide to terminate their pregnancy.
Poverty and social exclusion play a big role in Indigenous child suicide. The causes are complex but we know enough to act now to reduce the number of deaths in our communities.
A raft of changes to private health insurance in Australia will come into effect on April 1. Here’s what you need to know.
Traditional notions of masculinity affect the health and well-being of men and those around them. Here’s how we can challenge these stereotypes.
A greater number of medicines may soon be available without a prescription. Under the right circumstances, this would mean you could bypass the doctor and access the treatments you need more quickly.
Doing kegel exercises is actually very beneficial for your pelvic floor muscles. Don’t know how to do them? We have you covered.
While the freeze has been blamed for rising out-of-pocket costs for consumers, bulk billing rates haven’t fallen.
Older generations are increasingly more connected, but those living in aged care continue to experience a digital divide.
We pick healthy foods to look after our bodies, but research shows certain healthy choices can also benefit our brains.
It’s not unusual to be fed a whole lot of complex medical information by your doctor. Having an audio recording of the consultation that you can play later can help you take it in.
If any other condition affected as many children and contributed to as many long-term health problems as obesity does, we would have had an action plan long ago. But it’s not too late to start.
Research suggests that men who are exposed to cultural images of traditional masculinity have a greater vulnerability to sexual dysfunction than those who aren’t.
This week the aged care royal commission heard evidence of long waits for home care, poorly trained staff and high fees. These 10 charts explain how the system works and why it’s under such pressure.
If you don’t plan for your aged care and make your wishes known, you may be admitted to a hospital or aged care facility when something goes wrong. That’s where most Australians end up dying.
Supporting women to have a labour companion or doula of their choice during childbirth has benefits for women and their babies. It could be especially important for women from migrant backgrounds.
It’s distressing to see reports of terrorist attacks but these feelings will usually abate over days or weeks. But people with a history of trauma need to take extra care of their mental health.
An elderly lady needs to change the time a carer visits to help her shower. The reality of today’s market-driven home care system means she has to call a centralised 1800 number to arrange this.