honesty and reassuranceMental HealthHere are some tips to handle your children’s questions in the wake of the Bondi massacre.
hijacked geneMedicalAustralian scientists have unlocked a key reason that chemotherapy fails in treating glioblastoma, paving the way to a potential cure.
ExclusiveIndigenousResearchers have discovered Aboriginal breast cancer patients are twice as likely to develop the most aggressive cancer type, prompting WA to expand life-saving telechemotherapy services.
RecipeDietWith its greens and shiny reds, this recipe is a little Christmas treat that shows cooking for two can still be spectacular.
Rick Stein
Q+AFitnessKnown to millions of children by his first name, this non-stop performer is about to join an Australian tour with his family- focused band. How does he keep up, this kidney donor?
DIFFICULT DIAGNOSISMedicalIt’s not your usual nerve pain, it’s not shingles and it’s not a migraine. The sudden, severe pain is on a whole other level, leaving sufferers desperate for any relief.
OPTIONS TESTEDFitnessResearch has found that surgery is often useless, but exercises to strengthen muscles around the joint can help. Here’s what you need to know.
DR MARK PORTER
wellbeingChildren banned from social media accounts now have time on their hands. Here’s what the American psychologist who first called out the ‘anxious generation’ says parents should do to re-engage their kids in the real world.
JONATHAN HAIDT
NO AGREEMENTMedicalHigh-stakes hospital funding talks have failed to land a deal after tense negotiations in Brisbane, with states and territories saying the current offer is ‘not sufficient’.
Fighting MNDwellbeingThe outgoing Australian of the Year can no longer speak as he battles his terminal illness. But he has a loud message about the importance of choice, and enjoying the best of life | WATCH
Daniher speakswellbeingNo longer able to speak or move his hands, the Australian of the Year used technology that tracks a person’s eyes on screen to answer written questions for this interview with The Australian | WATCH AND LISTEN
FUNDING DISPUTEMedicalMinisters to meet for high-stakes talks on hospital funding as Anthony Albanese urges ‘good faith’ negotiations. But the latest funding offer remains short of state demands.
‘exciting finding’DietScientists have discovered the secret ingredient in dark chocolate that could keep your DNA young. But is that an excuse to eat more?
RHYS BLAKELY
GOOD, BAD AND NEUTRALDietTwo in five Australians are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke because of their diet. Here’s what the experts say about what to eat (and what to avoid).
PETA BEE
Wealth of knowledgeWishToday, Australia’s wellness industry is worth $200bn and has become an increasingly personal pursuit from vitamin C-infused shower filters to health data at our fingertips.
Elle Halliwell
exclusiveMedicalThe Medical Board of Australia was proposing mandatory health checks for doctors aged over 70 but a new examination of the evidence has led to a change of plans.
FACEBOOK SHOCKRelationshipsWhile social media can help you connect with old friends, sometimes it’s all a bit too late. There’s nothing like talking to make you realise the value of decades of familiarity.
‘DO NO HARM’CaringSometimes, having a medical test can lead to consequences worse than the original symptom. Doctors need to take that into account because AI does not.
MICHAEL GANNON
REGRETwellbeingFrom Colin Farrell to Angelina Jolie, even the famous face the same brutal reality when it comes to removing that body art.
Corey Williams
FREEZING TECHNIQUEMedicalThis medical practice saved severely injured Australian troops in battle. Now researchers have shown how this method could be a game changer for patient care, especially in regional areas.
EXCLUSIVETechnologyA Sydney start-up claims it can create ‘bio-identical milk’ that delivers 90 per cent of breast milk’s nutrition.
Australian researchMedicalAs US political leaders question vaccine safety, scientists point to studies that show the shots might provide benefits beyond their intended targets.
SUMATHI REDDY
ExclusiveMedicalIndependent assessors have criticised a pandemic-era vaccine deal just a week after the facility developing them opened, at the end of a bruising year for local pharma giant CSL.
‘very significant dent’NationQueensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls hailed ‘Operation Major’, saying the government had succeeded in closing 148 stores across the state with products seized including more than 11.8 million cigarettes and 87,000 vapes.
new pathMental HealthThis former rugby international once sat crying outside a party with a bag of cocaine in his hand. Now he is teaching successful executives the healing power of breathing.
RecipeDietTraditionally served at festivals, celebrations or as a side dish, japchae can be made in advance and enjoyed any time of the day.
Yang Liu
Funding failureMental HealthThe scheme spends billions each year on daily help, such as cooking and cleaning for people with mental health disabilities, but a new report says there’s no evidence it helps long-term recovery.
ANALYSISMedicalThere are many ways we can improve access to cheaper specialist services for all Australians right now. We just need to act.
PROFESSOR STEVE ROBSON
human trialswellbeingBillionaires are backing groundbreaking research by two sisters into an anti-ageing drug that could add decades to human life.
Damian Whitworth
Jab guidanceMedicalThe move to end the decades-old recommendation marks another contentious policy about-face under the rule of the vaccine-sceptic health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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