That caring, knowledgeable nurse? She’s AI
Australia has been slower to take up AI tools in healthcare. But with an ageing population and a health workforce under pressure, doctors are seeing the benefits of artificial intelligence.
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NDIS participants want safety, quality … and choice
Mandatory registration of disability service providers sounds simple, until you factor in the effect on free choice, costs and red tape.
What to eat to be one of the healthy elite at 70
Only one in 10 of us is in good shape at 70. A new study shows how our diet affects that.
Through thick and thicker: why marriage makes men heftier
We need to update our wedding vows to take into account the likely exploding girth of the groom. Or so says another international study.
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.
Apple turns AirPods into hearing aids
Australians can now start using Apple AirPods as hearing aids, after the world’s most valuable company won regulatory approval as part of its efforts to combat deafness.
Should you push through the pain barrier?
Exercise is meant to be beneficial but it’s easy to overdo it. Here’s when to grit your teeth – and when to give yourself a breather
‘It’s not reflux, you’re having a heart attack’
Women often deny the heart attack signs and decide they’ve got indigestion or some other minor disorder instead of seeking treatment.
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.
Autistic children ‘left in limbo’, parents fear
State and federal governments are locked in talks over which disability services will be covered by the NDIS and which won’t. Meanwhile, disabled kids and their parents are caught in the middle.
Rich and bitter: a sophisticated dessert combination
This mousse can fairly make the claim to enhance your diet. Who can beat the combination of chocolate and polyphenols?
Aged care is heading for ‘catastrophe’, peak bodies warn
The aged-care sector is headed for ‘catastrophe’ unless Labor delays its milestone reforms by at least six months, peak bodies and providers across the sector say.
We love to hate it, but truth is we should be proud of the NDIS
The NDIS is an easy target. It isn’t perfect, but it’s so much better than not having an NDIS. Time for some rational discussion and dealing with the real issues and not the political ones.
Expert guide to home health tests: how useful are they?
Australians can now do at-home tests for everything from menopause to sexually transmitted diseases. But which DIY kits can you rely on?
Eat more protein: new way to improve your brain function
A keto diet could help with everything from dementia to depression, according to psychiatrist and nutrition expert, Dr Georgia Ede.
The A-lister (and billionaire) mentor’s rules for a better life
Robin Sharma advises rock stars and CEOs. Here he reveals that one of the keys to happiness is a ‘consistent’ life.
Trevor’s domestic violence and abuse is because of football. His wife wants to know when the NRL is going to stop denying it?
Sandra Crow is lifting the veil on what the ugly end of a football career looks like.
NDIS says no to giving Finley new voice
Thousands of claims just like Finley Coll’s are being fought in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal by people with a disability. There can be ‘long, crazy process’ before that happens.
MAFS is great couples therapy; what’s in it for singles?
More and more Australians are destined to be single. Where’s our reality TV show?
Time to cut wasteful hidden fees from the NDIS
Trailing fees and exorbitant hourly costs must be excised from the NDIS to make more money available for those who need it, says a pioneer of the scheme.
NDIS spends $1bn-plus on fees for middlemen managers
Billions of dollars a year in NDIS funding is being soaked up by middlemen plan managers and support co-ordinators who are arguably no longer necessary and drain taxpayer funds that should be spent directly on people with disabilities.
Ten new things Gwyneth has taught us about her fabulous life
As she returns to acting, the queen of woo-woo, sexual health and mental healing has given a revealing interview. We have picked out the best bits.
New drug could stop slide into early dementia
Study focused on small group of people who had inherited genetic mutations that meant they were likely to develop Alzheimer’s in their 30s to 50s.
Labor’s pre-poll health top-up: Cheap meds and a very sick budget
Anthony Albanese will lower the cost of medicines to no more than $25 in an election-eve play for millions of votes, as the government lifts its cheaper medicines funding to almost $10bn since 2022.
US big pharma targets our PBS
The government is vowing to slash the price of medicines if it wins the election, but in the meantime, big pharma in the US has set its sights on reining in Australia’s pharmaceuticals subsidies.
Why do humans go to extreme lengths to alter their bodies?
It is certainly not to be different, but perhaps to be the same as their clique. It goes back as far as Viking tooth filing (and Gold Coast shopping malls).
Is plant-based milk better? Don’t be so sure
We’re drinking less dairy and more plant-based beverages than ever. But are we missing out on the good stuff?
What if doctors could know your anxiety risk through your genes?
Australian researchers are trying to understand what genes could increase a person’s risk of developing an anxiety disorder and how they might respond to treatment.
Hospitals ‘risk losing psych training accreditation’
NSW public hospitals risk losing their accreditation to train junior psychiatrists as the speciality’s medical college performs emergency inspection visits amid a huge shortage of senior staff specialists.
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