Ultimate insult for nurse who stole from patients
A nursing assistant who used a patient’s bank card to make transactions of more than $100,000 has been slapped with a major ban.
Health
Cost of keeping bulk-billing clinics open
Bulk-billing GPs have walked away with more $2m in payroll tax rebates in just three months as part of a bold plan to keep clinics open.
Cornes v Cornes: ‘Contrarian’ Kane grilled by his own dad
What happens when an AFL champion sits down with his footy legend father for a one-on-one interview? See the exclusive video
Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing
Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding longer consults.
More Stories
New mystery virus claims rock China
Officials in China have hit out after unverified videos claimed to show hospitals being overrun by patients with flu-like symptoms.
Puberty blockers: J.K. Rowling backs ban — but they’re legal here
Author J.K Rowling has openly condemned the use of puberty blockers by children after they were banned in the UK but the treatment remains legal in Australia.
Navy sleep trick changes everything
An emergency room doctor in California has shared a military-grade trick for feeling well rested.
‘I’ve only eaten one thing for 33 years’
A Queensland mum has revealed the reason she has only eaten one thing for the last 33 years – and why she never cooks her food.
‘One million cases’: Shock hidden Covid toll
Covid caused nearly 40 million excess deaths around the world, but another disturbing hidden cost of the pandemic has been revealed.
Grim figure exposes bulk-billing reality
One of Labor’s biggest political boons might not be as mighty as Anthony Albanese hopes, as his government gears up for this year’s federal vote.
Daily step count to avoid depression revealed
We’ve been aiming for 10,000 steps a day since the 1960s, but a recent study has suggested a new target to gain health benefits.
‘20 minutes’: Bleak new smoking study
We all knew smoking was bad. But a new study has revealed just how much damage you’re doing to yourself with each cheeky cigarette.
Did you have gut problems in 2024? You’re not alone
A major health insurer has unveiled the top surgeries Aussies claimed for last year, revealing a procedure used to screen for Coeliac and Crohn’s disease topped the list. See the data.
Best way to lose weight without Ozempic
Diets alone are not the answer. Experts say there is a better, healthier way to losing weight, keeping it off and stay strong. Follow these exercises.
Original URL: https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/health/page/23