Patients have welcomed an increase in bulk billing rates but warn more needs to be done as the cost of living soars. While there has been a 2.1 percentage point …

Note: ‘Doctor in the House’, by General Practitioner A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM is a regular new column which aims to help the reader learn more about some of the common …

Researchers are a step closer to a cure for type one diabetes, with a Melbourne institute finding a way to rewire insulin production in sufferers. For people with type one …

From cancer screening to detecting scams, artificial intelligence technology is being deployed in ways Australians probably don’t expect or realise. The far-reaching application of the emerging technology has been explored …

Like most people, Gillian Mazy wasn’t excited about the prospect of having a chunk of skin on her face cut out and checked for cancer. She put off having a biopsy …

The Sydney Morning Herald‘s Natassia Chrysanthos last week reported that a group of Australian psychiatrists is concerned attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is being over-diagnosed and overmedicated and that a Senate …

Using mobile phones may be linked to a lower sperm concentration and total sperm count, new research suggests. However, the Swiss study did not find any association between use of …

Tuberculosis is often seen as a threat of the past. But it remains a significant concern worldwide, with international travel spreading the disease. While tuberculous is rare in Australia, and …

Research shows that online gaming communities may be vital in supporting young men with mental health issues. A study published earlier this year by researchers at The University of North …

In today’s world, successful ageing is about living a long and healthy life without suffering from the usual problems that come with getting older. It depends on your genes, lifestyle …