While vaccines such as Uromune may not be an accessible or perfect solution for everyone, they offer real hope for people tired of recurring UTIs and endless rounds of antibiotics.
In many cases, patients are unable to shop around or make informed decisions about their care due to a lack of information about the true cost and quality of services.
Medical services are protected under international law. When they are attacked without any consequences, it sends the message health-care workers and patients are acceptable targets.
Accessing super early may be the only way for some people to access life-changing medical care. But there aren’t currently enough safeguards to protect consumers from potential exploitation.
As part of the recent aged care reforms, older Australians will be eligible for $25,000 worth of palliative support when they have three months or less left to live.
Overall, the government’s investment in home care is a positive step toward improving quality of life for older Australians. But these reforms will face some challenges.
While many of us may not be thrilled at the idea of doing a ‘number two’ in a public toilet, some people face more serious anxiety. This is called parcopresis, or shy bowel.
Amali Cooray, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) ; John (Eddie) La Marca, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) et Sarah Diepstraten, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
It only takes a few surviving cells for a cancer to grow back, and the available testing methods often can’t detect them while they’re dormant.
This is not the first time we’ve seen powerful celebrity stories about cancer have the potential to influence public health. Here’s how you can make sense of the latest news.
Seasonal flu vaccines may reduce the risk of a hybrid strain of the virus developing – one with some characteristics of seasonal flu, and some of bird flu.
Social rewards, emotions and the chance to experience something new all have a strong bearing on children’s decisions in the moment — possibly more than whether it is right or wrong.
We don’t yet know the health effects of microplastics in the brain. But until we find out more, it’s best to limit our exposure to plastics where we can.