The latest Productivity Commission health report reveals some serious problems with out-of-pocket health expenses as well as disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous health.
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We need a concentrated and coordinated effort by government and scientists if we’re to stave off the threat of antimicrobial resistant bacteria.
An “endgame” approach focuses on ending the tobacco pandemic, and foresees a tobacco-free future.
Now, more than ever, in a world filled with ‘fake news’, it’s up to researchers to work hard to have accurate messages publicised.
The Medicare rebate indexation freeze will hit hardest for people with the poorest health, greatest need for primary healthcare and least capacity to afford increases in the cost of visiting a GP.
There are several things that can cause bloating and a few things you can do to help prevent it, like avoiding certain foods and exercising.
Stem-cell scientists have to work within many limitations placed on their research. One of these is the 14-day rule that outlaws research on pure human embryos over two weeks old.
For many people suffering from disabling conditions, announcements in the press around breakthroughs in stem cell research undoubtedly bring hope.
The value of machine learning is not only that it is more accurate than humans. It is also cheaper and more consistent in its diagnoses.
Modern medicine is increasing our lifespan. But as we survive diseases and live longer, more of us are succumbing to cancer.
Most of the early research on sexuality and ageing looked at the sexual behaviours and biology of older adults, generally ignoring the wider concept of sexuality.
In men and older women, a complicated thinking test appeared to overwhelm the part of the brain also responsible for moving one of their arms. They could only do one or the other.
Given our increasing lifespan, we need to better understand how and why the cardiovascular system ages and whether we can slow down the processes involved.
Most people think of arthritis as a disease of the elderly. While this is where it’s most commonly seen, it’s not where it starts.
Parents who notice their child has a flat head should talk to a GP or specialist to see if any treatment is needed.
The US Centers for Disease Control has reported a woman in her 70s has died of overwhelming sepsis caused by a bacterium that was resistant to all available antibiotics.
Changes to our eyes and ears occur as a result of disease, genetic factors, “wear and tear” and environmental factors.
In 2012 the total cost of poor bone health in adults aged over 50 years was A$2.75 billion, and 64% of this cost was the direct cost associated with treating and managing fractures.
The controversial Centrelink debt recovery system is bad news for the mental health of the disadvantaged and vulnerable people it targets.
There are a number of myths associated with what happens to our brain and bodies as we age.
As our population ages and life expectancy increases so does the need for comprehensive health and care services for older people.
When does a healthy concern about your health tip over into illness anxiety?
A model that has the body at the centre and a reductionist view of disease fails to respond to the suffering of the person.
Cells and processes in our body have existed for longer and longer periods of time.
New research has found the youngest children in West Australian primary school classes are twice as likely as their oldest classmates to receive medication for ADHD.