As the UK prepares to unlock a vast store of NHS health data, the science and technology secretary insists the government will always be in control of patient data as it targets billions in investment.
A NASA study has found that we routinely tend to underestimate how much fatigue women are experiencing, but overestimate tiredness in men.
Leading researchers have agreed to have their work ‘peer reviewed’ by youngsters. Could the results help solve science’s communications problems?
The rock singer reveals how he balances his physical and mental health while touring, how following doctors’ advice saved his life in 2009, and why he finds inspiration in The Rolling Stones.
From your 20s to your 80s, these are tips for what you should be doing in each decade to live a long, healthy and enjoyable life.
Night sweats, low libido, hot flushes and Menopausal Hormone Therapy. What doctors want you to know about it, and your options amid a national shortage.
As 201 out of 260 staff specialist psychiatrists quit in NSW, trainees are being pushed to take up more frontline care – sparking fears for their wellbeing and that of their patients.
This week the outgoing US Surgeon General called for labels on alcohol to warn of cancer risk. Here’s what we know about the odds of various levels of alcohol consumption in developing cancer.
If you’re inspired to make this your best year yet, the advice is to make continual small but important changes that become daily habits.
When I called for men to talk about their mental health, the comments from readers described how they really felt. Here’s how they responded.
Experts are setting the record straight on Human metapneumovirus as outbreaks in northern China spark concern.
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.
Still think red wine is good for you? How many coffees a day is too much? Matt Condon wades through the perpetually shifting advice.
Exercise physiologist Ray Kelly has achieved world-leading results on diabetes in Australia’s backyard, raising the question: ‘If you can do it in Bourke, why can’t you do it in Bondi?’
The actress has revealed that she stays fit with a 12-minute military workout from the 1950s. What do experts think of it?
It’s time to up-end our approach to handling childhood and teenage anxiety, two clinical psychologists say. Parents and teachers can start by ‘starving it of attention’.
HealthLink has made itself essential to government medical services, now its attempts at ‘harmonising’ could strip the last ‘fat on the bone’ from general practice.
Preparing yourself to have a happy, healthy life as you age requires thought, intention and preparation. Wherever you are on the health continuum, this may provide you with some food for thought.
A zippy avocado tahini brings all the ingredients together, with an extra kick of as much garlic as you like and pepitas to finish.
Doctors warn state and federal health ministers must share responsibility for aged care and NDIS to keep the nation from getting sicker.
Opposition health spokeswoman Anne Ruston says a delayed release of the raised prices will leave ‘Australians with minimal time to plan for the cost hike’.
For women, cognitive changes like forgetfulness, sleeplessness, irritability and confusion cannot only be frustrating – but deeply unnerving.
Despite public awareness campaigns and cultural shifts, men still struggle to talk about their mental health, meaning issues fester and can result in dire personal, social and relationships consequences.
What happened to me could happen to anyone – and they would not know about it. Silent heart attacks strike with no warning. But you can learn about prevention, and what to do next.
You may think you’re eating healthily but to achieve the slim, strong body you want, you’ll need to eat more protein and fibre than you think.
Eating well for a healthy, lean body in the new year does not need to be complicated.
Australia’s most well recognised independent health institutions say voters hoping for a medical system that prevents disease before it happens are left abandoned by the major parties.
Australia’s implementation of genomic medicine from the realms of research to diagnosis and clinical care for patients is beginning to be fast-tracked, but big challenges remain.
Worried about missing out on vitamin D? Or getting sun damage while driving, even with tinted windows? Here’s some sensible advice from a specialist that could save your skin.
In less than two hours, Geoff Lester went from seemingly fit and healthy to being told he would die without immediate surgery. Exercise has been crucial to his recovery.
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