Covid’s dangerous hangover: alarming slide in child vaccination
Childhood vaccination rates have been falling across the country since the Covid pandemic, with some pockets seeing steep declines.
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See where Australian children are under-vaccinated
Alarm is being raised as routine vaccination rates fall in the pandemic’s wake, posing a threat to us all | Rates of undervaccinated babies vary across the nation.
My father knew the meaning of a life well lived
There was a serenity to this humble man, who we buried this week: it came of valuing duty, sacrifice and love above all else.
I loved lockdowns (no, I’m not deranged)
The idea that those who complied with the laws to protect our health during the pandemic lacked backbone is pretty insulting.
Ever heard of ‘sleep divorce’? It’s more common than you think
Poor sleep can be bad for your health and put unnecessary strain on relationships and intimacy, and new data suggests Australians are less likely to seek help for it.
Dinner at 11am and the world’s best sleep score: is Bryan’s quest to live forever working?
He made a fortune in tech and venture capital and at 47 is trying to wind back the clock on his once ‘debaucherous’ lifestyle, turning himself into a lab rat in a bid to become 18 again. But could you live like this?
27 easy (and unheard of) ways to improve your health
Want to keep your body and mind in top form with as little effort as possible? Experts swear by these quick fixes to make a real difference to our health and wellbeing.
‘Tempers frayed and people were exasperated’: Covid from the inside
Hundreds of thousands of health professionals knew they would need to step up for Covid. Some of them succumbed. And then came the backlash.
Doctors warn of deadly risk of killer bacteria following Alfred floods
Flood-ravaged communities cleaning up after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred need to be aware of the serious risks of bacteria lurking in the mud. One bug has already killed 16 people this year and it’s moving south.
What’s behind the rise in autism diagnoses
Perverse incentives for education funding in the United States are a much stronger explanation than exposure to ‘toxins’.
Headspace turns to hospitals for potential reform
Mental health charities built into hospitals are willing to risk more for their patients and unify state and federal health resources, a leading hospital has appealed.
Scolyer: ‘I’m lucky to have more time with family’
Renowned scientist Richard Scolyer says while he has only months to live, his survival ‘gives a lot of hope’ to the efficacy of the experimental immunotherapy he trialled.
How to boost your body: the good vitamin guide
The number of people hospitalised due to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals has soared. Here are ways to ensure you get enough.
How to treat the next pandemic: apply trust
We will have no excuse not to be prepared for the next global health emergency. And yet, five years after it was declared a pandemic, there is no surety that we have learned the lessons of Covid-19.
Covid five years on: good, bad and very, very ugly
The Covid-19 pandemic officially started five years ago. Australians lived through the early months of 2020 watching a global health catastrophe unfold and having their own lives upended. Here’s a reminder in pictures of how the first 100 days played out in Australia.
‘Not unexpected, still devastating’: Scolyer has ‘months to live’
Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has been given months to live after embarking on experimental treatment for his incurable brain tumour.
One in 5000 Aussie kids are born with the disease that killed Prince Frederik. Spotting the symptoms can be tricky
Part of the difficulty with diagnosing this genetic mutation is the nature of the disease’s symptoms, which can vary significantly from patient to patient.
‘The endless cycle of maintenance’: hard rocker Tim Rogers’ big life change
After a deeply personal confession about his drinking made headlines, the You Am I frontman reveals his relationship with booze now, taking up team sport in his 40s and ‘outrunning the black dog.’
This simple apple ‘pie’ hits the sweet spot
Satisfy your after-dinner sweet craving with this easy apple ‘pie’. With just four simple and healthy ingredients, it’s a dessert that’s not only delicious but also nutritious.
Alert over jabs hailed by ‘manosphere’
Testosterone is pushed by online clinics and social media stars to boost mood and sex drive. Doctors fear that there are not enough warnings about the risks.
Kids’ teeth troubles? You can’t always blame the parents
Parents are used to copping the blame for their children’s health, but sometimes problems with teeth have another root cause. The trick is knowing what you do next.
The essential guide to women’s health for the men in their life
As a father, brother, partner or workmate, you want to understand some of the basics about the health of the women in your life. Here’s some practical information that will help.
Olive oil melts risk of death by butter
Swapping butter for olive or canola oil could help to cut the risk of premature death, according to new research
Emulsifiers make food more appealing. Do they also make you sick?
Emerging research suggests there might be a link between the texture-tweaking agents and health risks.
Hospitalisations, E. coli, infection: The ugly reality of our cosmetic injectables industry
‘Something has to change’: Doctors ask what will it take before regulators act on our cosmetic injectables industry? | WATCH
Clayton’s case: what happens when stroke care fails
Technological advances in stroke care include remote robotic surgery, clot-busting medicine and new thrombectomy techniques. None was there to stop the damage for Clayton Skewis.
The pros and cons of a daily polypill
Should all over-50s take a preventive drug? A debate in Britain could have messages for treatment more broadly. Here’s what the experts say.
Not sure of your heart disease risk? This new research is for you
If you have lost a family member early to heart disease, you will want to know your own risk. A new Australian study that tracked patients for three years shows what you can do if you are in the ‘intermediate’ zone.
ALP’s $143m to fight rare cancers
Health Minister Mark Butler says the investment will be a ‘game-changer in cancer care’, targeting pioneering research in genetic testing of tumour samples for rare cancers.
The best version? Why not just be yourself?
Patience, grasshopper. There’s still time to work out who you really are. Or maybe you already know.
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