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Are you falling for these winter health myths? We explore the science behind some of the most common winter wellness myths.
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27 health problems you can diagnose using a smartphone
Did you know your smartphone can take an ultrasound, run a urine test, diagnose Parkinson’s disease and multiple other health conditions? See how.
Health fund changes: How much money you’ll get back
Australians battling cost of living increases will get a hip pocket boost when changes to health fund subsidies take effect next month. See how much you could save.
‘Don’t blame Medicare’: Aussies react to out-of-pocket costs
Australians are divided over whether raising the Medicare rebate is the best way to get better value from our health insurance. See comments, have your say.
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While many young Aussies show incredible resilience, the challenges of 2023 have caused stress and anxiety to surge — but these simple strategies can help to build inner strength.
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Full List: Stingiest Aussie private health funds revealed
Private health insurance data has revealed Australia’s stingiest funds and those that give back the most cash to members. See the list and try our calculator to get a better deal.
Cheapest Aussie health fund policies: Calculate a better deal
As the cost of living crisis bites there is a way households can save up to $3,800 a year by switching their health fund policy. See the full list and compare prices in our health premium calculator.
Health insurance extras: How to avoid being ripped off
It pays to check your health fund extras policy every year with new research showing some payouts are never indexed to inflation. Use our health fund calculator to see how your deal compares.
Antibiotics spark legal investigation: Are you a victim?
Australians who have suffered severe and life-changing side effects from certain antibiotics are being urged to come forward as a potential class action begins. Does it affect you?
Here’s how to talk about mental health with your partner
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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.
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