‘If I had waited any longer, I could have gone blind’
Eye exams for under-65s are subsidised every three years under Medicare, but optometrists say that’s too long and goes against best practice.
Penny Timms
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When Daniella was told she was in perimenopause, she cried with relief
Not all women will experience adverse effects of perimenopause, but for those who do, they say it can be a confusing and isolating time.
Bupa, Healthscope reach last-minute deal
Millions of patients could benefit as Bupa and Healthscope reach a deal at the 11th hour to get patients back into Healthscope hospitals.
Concern psychiatry crisis set to expand
The NSW mental health sector is under strain as the first of mass resignations come into effect. Unions say other doctors now need to consider what action they’ll take if other negotiations fail.
Think your body shape is changing in menopause? It’s not your imagination
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Switch the salt: new global guidelines urge uptake of salt substitutes
The World Health Organisation has issued new guidelines urging people to swap regular table and cooking salt for lower sodium substitutes at home.
Legal stoush looms over cosmetic injectables rules
Businesses are lawyering up after Queensland Health said only clinics with doctors onsite can buy and store Botox and filler.
The silent effect of menopause many women are unaware of
In the years around menopause women will experience the most rapid natural loss of bone mass in their lives. It makes good bone health essential, and there are things you can do.
Expectant mums offered free RSV jab to protect babies
The immunity protection program for pregnant women will start from February 3 and is aimed at protecting newborns from the life-threatening virus until they are six months old.
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