The age of the bum is upon us. Time to get on board
Activewear has come of age, and scrunch-bum tights are the pinnacle. Big, small or pancake-like, even 50 year-old butts can rock these tights
Wellbeing
Fake nurse ‘became an emergency chief’
A senior officer at the NSW State Emergency Service has been unmasked as a former fake cosmetic nurse who posed ‘a significant risk to the public’.
Unhealthy habits hit hard after we’re 36. Is it too late for you?
A new study recommends making lifestyle changes in your thirties. But what if you are older?
Pete Murray: ‘I couldn’t even buy myself lunch’
Ahead of an extensive solo acoustic tour, the award-winning singer-songwriter talks about pacing himself while on the road, admiring Paul McCartney’s longevity, overcoming career roadblocks and learning lessons from the early death of his father.
‘Time to let people know’: former energy infrastructure tsar’s shock diagnosis
As Andrew Dyer travelled the country dealing with the renewable energy transition, he carried a private struggle. Now he reveals how he juggled his demanding role with a devastating diagnosis.
From one good man to the rest of us: don’t be afraid to see your doctor
With a hug and a few words, a treasured friend has prompted me into action. Hopefully he does the same for you.
What you think is fatigue or shortness of breath could be Heart Valve Disease
Almost half of all Australians at risk of heart valve disease have never heard of it. A pioneer in its treatment is calling for vigilance.
Health is directly tied to our environment. As doctors, we can no longer separate the two
You might consider it peculiar or even out of line to see an article connecting climate change and environmental pollution with health by a general practitioner, but GPs can no longer separate environmental conditions and human health.
Boost for lymphoma fight on home front
Lorna Hawkey, 84, has spent almost 30 years fighting blood cancer. Valuing independence above all else, she praised a newly subsidised at-home treatment.
How a former FedEx guy became a self-help guru
His mother was dying, he was in debt and his book had flopped – then an NFL star changed Jim Murphy’s life.
Mayne outlook rosy despite effect of tariffs on big pharma
Mayne Pharma, which is the target of a $672m foreign takeover bid, appears unperturbed by the likely impact of Donald Trump’s import tariffs on the drug sector.
First sprouts, yoga and supplements. Now this founder is dipping into chocolate
Swisse Vitamins founder Radek Sali and chocolatier Emica Penklis reveal how to stay healthy and happy while building a successful business from the ground up.
Shaking gelignite from the family tree
What hidden health secrets lie waiting in your family tree – just like a stick of old explosives?
Radical new prostate cancer detection guidelines released to save lives
New draft guidelines are set to revolutionise the way prostate cancer is detected, radically overhauling decades-old current recommendations doctors use to guide practice
Fall in private births a $1bn budget threat
The shutdown of private birthing units is set to blow the national health budget, with new modelling showing the decline of private births could cost taxpayers an extra $1bn a year.
Can you ‘biohack’ your way to good heart health?
According to an ever-increasing army of biohackers who are taking a DIY approach to making their brains, bodies and hearts function better, and longer, death may be optional. As a cardiologist, here’s my take and what I do myself.
Should couple return baby? IVF error parents’ horror dilemma
The birth parents of a baby born from another couple’s embryo after an error at an IVF clinic must decide whether to continue raising the child.
Is magnesium a magical cure for troubled sleep?
Celebrities may be selling magnesium supplements as part of their ‘lifestyle’ range, but does it really live up to the hype as a cure for troubled sleep?
Floods drive hospital crowding, study finds
In the wake of Cyclone Alfred, a study has found diseases and health conditions drive far higher rates of hospitalisation for up to seven months after a disaster.
Are you lying to your doctor?
Are doctors and patients losing trust with each other? And how far is advice from social media influencers reaching into the consultation room?
The real damage of suppressed emotions, especially for men
Many men can’t directly express their distress or anxiety, but repressing feelings can cause extreme anxiety and chronic stress — which can ultimately lead to physical diseases and symptoms.
How extreme is your daily routine? Ask the new health-obsessed
Before their first date, Kayla Barnes asked her future husband for his gut and toxin levels. Now they’re part of a generation who are doing whatever it takes to live past 100.
On the bus to the retirement zone, first stop old fogeydom
It could be when you reach pension age but the true point of ascending into old fogeydom is the moment someone offers you their seat on the bus. So when do you decide to get off?
What women need to know to support the men in their lives
After producing a guide to women’s health for the men in their lives, our expert GP columnist offers a baseline look at male health for mothers, wives, sisters and female friends.
‘Is that illegal?’ Calls for greater clarity over cosmetic injectables
‘It just started feeling really, really, unsafe’: calls for nationally recognised minimum training standards to be applied to those practising cosmetic injectables.
Labor ‘is abandoning’ aged care: Coalition
The Coalition has accused the government of ‘forgetting’ about the aged-care sector in the wake of Tuesday’s budget, as providers raise alarm at a lack of extra funding.
The eight ways to get a really good night’s sleep
Heather Darwall-Smith is an expert on why we struggle to switch off at the end of the day — it’s because we scare ourselves awake, she says. Plus: how to work out your true sleep needs.
‘Urgent’ need for more support goes begging
The mental health sector calls for more support amid growing crisis crisis that has been exacerbated by increased demand for help and workforce shortages.
Varicose veins, shaving and acne: 13 skin myths busted
Shaving makes hair grow back thicker. Steroid creams will thin the skin. You should stop drinking milk to prevent acne. Only one of these is close to the whole truth.
The vitamins king who changed his life
Frank Caruso is the embodiment of a commitment to good health. The vitamins king changed his life in his 20s and still out-trains younger gym-goers every morning.
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