This Month
‘Thankful’ Scolyer surprised to be alive despite brain cancer’s return
But the former Australian of the Year says “I feel devastated and upset” after prolonging his life with a revolutionary treatment.
February
Albanese makes $8.5b Medicare overhaul his signature election policy
The prime minister will make Medicare the centrepiece of his re-election campaign, promising to spend big to eliminate patient costs for visits to the doctor.
Australia’s healthiest places to live (How does your suburb compare?)
A new study looking at the nation’s healthiest cities has turned up some surprising results. Use our interactive map to discover where your suburb is ranked.
January
The doctor on a crusade to help menopausal women ‘get their lives back’
Mary Claire Haver, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, has built a multimillion-dollar business advising women on how to navigate menopause. But not everyone is a fan.
Is busyness a cure for ADHD?
Recent research suggests periods of remission from ADHD symptoms are more likely to occur during demanding times of life.
Why ageing experts are obsessed with health span
There are two main ways experts think we may be able to extend the time we enjoy a quality of life.
I lived a 1950s lifestyle and got fitter, slept better and lost weight
The food wasn’t great and no one would want to go back to washing sheets in the bath, but there were some surprising upsides.
Should you be worried about the HMPV virus spreading in China?
Here is everything you need to know about the respiratory infection and why it’s very different from COVID-19.
Weightlifting could take eight years off your body
A recent study suggests a link between weight training and a reduction in biological age for both men and women.
The real reason men get belly fat (and how to get rid of it)
Research suggests it’s more harmful to be a man who is overweight than a woman who is carrying extra pounds.
December 2024
Bill Clinton admitted to hospital after developing a fever
The former US president is in “good spirits” after being admitted to hospital in Washington DC.
The signs of poor health that your hands, nails and knuckles reveal
The clues to fighting illness, from eczema and psoriasis to arthritis and Parkinson’s, could be right before your eyes.
Sir Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight
The 77-year-old legendary musician told fans he had lost his vision after an infection in one eye earlier in the year.
November 2024
What schoolies revellers need to know about methanol
Errol Baker says his daughter is lucky to be alive life after she was poisoned by methanol on a schoolies trip to Bali. He and experts offers tips on reducing the risks.
‘Don’t drink spirits’: The sobering reality of methanol poisoning
In Asia, methanol poisoning is surprisingly common. This is why it is so dangerous, how to steer clear, and what to do if you get unlucky.
October 2024
UK jobless to be given weight-loss jabs to get them back to work
For many people, these jabs will be life-changing, the British health minister believes.
Macquarie’s venture division plugs into manufacturing platform Atelier
Macquarie director Jonathan Lay led the deal, putting a term sheet in front of Atelier within four weeks of it being in-market.
Move over pubs, socialising has moved to the steam room
Luxury communal bathing houses are popping up everywhere, wooing the swim-sweat crowd with a focus on state-of-the-art interior design.
September 2024
Ozempic reduces risk of heart failure by 27pc: study
Scientists don’t yet know why. But the findings are important given that heart disease is the leading cause of death globally and in Australia.
August 2024
Four ways to sidestep knee surgery
Those suffering with osteoarthritis of the knee need to take more control of their condition, rather than sitting back and waiting for surgery.