Hidden dangers: ‘I was the victim of a silent heart attack’
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.
Health
How to lose weight (and keep it off)
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.
Leaner, stronger, fitter: Your 2025 meal plan
Eating well for a healthy, lean body in the new year does not need to be complicated.
‘Distraction’ put above prevention in urgent care
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.
Vital momentum for genomic medicine
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.
Eight things a dermatologist wants you to know about skin cancer
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.
‘If we don’t operate, you’ll die’: The night Geoff’s life changed forever
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.
The no-zempic guide to getting fit and losing inches in 2025
Diets alone are not the answer. Here are the experts’ way to lose weight the healthy way.
How to stay in control when it’s time for aged care
All Australians will need help as they move into older age. How will you know when it’s time for support? What are your options, and what are you entitled to?
The year of magical non-drinking
One year on from an alcohol-fuelled haze last New Year’s Eve when Matt Condon vowed off ever drinking again, this is how it’s worked out.
Endometriosis test gives hope to women
Long left ‘grossly underfunded’, clinicians and researchers have welcomed an innovation in potential testing for endometriosis.
Pressure on PBS advisory body
Without broadening its pool of experts, the government’s medicine funding scheme can only subsidise 77 ‘major’ new drugs each year.
Training secrets of the super fit chocolate boss
Running, working with weights, a rowing machine and cross training are all part of the regime for Mondelez executive Darren O’Brien to follow his passion as a rugby union referee.
Dinner’s easy with one pot for pasta and prawns
A creamy taste but lighter on calories, this is a simple and healthy combination — without too much washing up.
Nothing is off limits in this women’s health trend
Social media influencers are pushing an assortment of ‘cures’ for the adverse symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, and it’s leaving experts furious.
We need to talk about medicinal cannabis
Despite weak evidence supporting its use, about half a million Australians have been prescribed it, fuelled by a system where doctors are paid for every prescription they write.
Miracle of medicinal cannabis ‘all smoke … and mirrors’
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are turning to prescribed cannabis products for treatment – but the risks may be greater than any rewards.
Younger workers to carry boomer population bulge
Australia’s economic model and social compact will be tested in coming decades as it searches for a policy consensus that can deliver quality service and not impoverish younger workers.
Feeling depressed? Take a look at what you’re eating
Modern diets may be one cause of mental disorders and depression, as well as neurodegenerative disease. Here’s how you can lessen your risk.
Dabbing: the dangerous trend ‘breaking’ teenage brains
Health authorities are sounding the alarm as teenagers present to emergency rooms with seizures, cyclical vomiting or psychosis. A mother explains: ‘It was like someone replaced my daughter with someone else’.
Holiday hangover? Treat it like a doctor would
Korean pear juice may be hard to find but there are some other ‘cures’ doctors recommend for your aching head after alcohol. The ‘hair of the dog’ is not one of them.
Underachieving medicine fund requires ‘years’ to fix
An investigation by the national auditor has shown Australia’s national drug subsidy assessor faces ‘staff shortages, claim backlogs’ and bureaucratic shambles.
Off on a holiday roadtrip? Maybe ditch the GPS
A new study finds that cab and ambulance drivers have low rates of death from Alzheimer’s.
Here’s how to get more out of your daily walk
Walking is great for your heart health, but incorporating interval training and reducing sedentary time can deliver even greater returns with every step.
Tea and coffee linked to lower risk of mouth and throat cancer
Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day is associated with the biggest decrease in risk, according to a study.
‘Tis the season for a parable of kindness
Did I just imagine that? Here among the snorters, meat-slappers and moaning joggers were two strangers, partaking in an exchange of kind words, witnessed by no one else in the world.
‘It must be nice to be normal’: my struggle with ADHD and motherhood
Being diagnosed with ADHD shed light on some of my behaviour and difficulty with navigating life but there was little help or guidance on what to do next.
These ‘healthy’ protein bars are the perfect snack
With 5 grams of protein, these dark chocolate crunch bars are high in healthy fats, so, as yummy as they taste, keep it to one per snack.
The keys to living better, for longer
Be social, find a GP you get along with, and keep an eye on the future. Experts weigh in on how to put preventive health principles into practice.
Flights funded as Voluntary Assisted Dying ban battle rages
Queensland’s new government has vowed to continue funding doctors to fly to regional areas to help terminally ill patients end their lives amid the Albanese government’s refusal to lift a ban on telehealth appointments for VAD.
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