Australia’s healthiest suburbs revealed
The world has five ‘Blue Zones’ – locations where residents live longer and healthier lives. See why and the Aussie contenders.
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Revealed: Health procedures with highest costs
Retired nurse Anne Leonard was hit with a huge out-of-pocket bill for her recent surgery, as hundreds of thousands of patients are being forced to raid their superannuation to pay outrageous medical gap fees.
How does your body compare to your age?
Your “health age” is a good way to check if you need to consider some lifestyle changes. Find out yours. Take our test.
Forgetfulness or dementia: How to spot the difference
There’s a difference between normal forgetfulness and memory loss-related dementia. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why you pay $22 for a medicine that really costs $4
A secretly negotiated deal with chemists is one part of why the price of medicine in Australia has increased. Here we explain how it works.
Full List: How to get half-price medicines with 60-day scripts
From today, Australians can access half price prescriptions for the first time. Here is what you have to do to make the savings and what you can get.
Strep A surge: What’s driving Aussie cases of deadly infection
Doctors are desperately testing vaccines against Step A, as a surge in cases strikes babies and young children.
New cancer-killing pill: How it works
Scientists have developed a drug that could be a game changer for treating a range of cancers including breast, lung and skin. See how it works.
How to finally get better at saying ‘no’
Yes, it’s possible
‘Literally saves lives’: How organ donation works
How do you become an organ donor? How do I speak to my family about donation? What are the common myths? See experts’ answers to these questions – and more.
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