Bupa, Healthscope reach last-minute deal
Millions of patients could benefit as Bupa and Healthscope reach a deal at the 11th hour to get patients back into Healthscope hospitals.
Health
Level up your squats, the most underrated exercise
Celebrities swear by them and they’re great for your overall health, but should you rise to the challenge of doing 100 squats a day?
Concern psychiatry crisis set to expand
The NSW mental health sector is under strain as the first of mass resignations come into effect. Unions say other doctors now need to consider what action they’ll take if other negotiations fail.
Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s ultimate men’s health guide
The GP, best-selling author and podcast host talks through the changes men can make for a longer, happier life.
Mikaela is exactly who the NDIS should be supporting. So why has it left her ‘stranded’?
Sixteen-year-old Mikaela Williams has quadriplegia. But the effort of learning to get on her feet and scoot around with assistance in a walker is nothing compared to navigating the NDIS.
How a DNA test united siblings separated by fate, and half the world
At 23, Will Seitam is simply overwhelmed at the joy he has found when he wasn’t even looking. On an unexceptional day in 2023, a message flashed on the screen of his phone. It was short, unexpected and startling.
Kick the bucket list and get on with living
Racing around to satisfy a bucket list in our twilight years makes no sense, Matt Condon argues. Bin the bucket and smell the roses instead.
A good start to reining in ‘rogue’ gender clinics
What would a ‘rogue’ clinic look like, if it were following the child-led ‘gender-affirming’ treatment model?
Hormone therapy for kids on hold after revelations involving 12-year-old
An immediate statewide freeze on hormone therapy for new patients under 18 has been ordered in Queensland, after it was discovered a 12-year-old was allegedly given puberty blockers without parental consent.
Think your body shape is changing in menopause? It’s not your imagination
As women transition into perimenopause and menopause, they may notice a change in their body shape and how they feel. Here’s what some experts say will help keep you nourished.
How can runners prevent injury? Five tricks to try
Don’t let runner’s knee and shin splints slow you down – try these easy exercises to keep you speeding ahead.
Switch the salt: new global guidelines urge uptake of salt substitutes
The World Health Organisation has issued new guidelines urging people to swap regular table and cooking salt for lower sodium substitutes at home.
Clinical trials for rural patients in doubt
John Robson thinks he’d be dead if not for the cutting-edge clinical trial that started near his home in Bendigo after he was diagnosed with stage 4C melanoma four years ago.
Dogs, walks and weeds: an RBA board member’s therapy
Elana Rubin, Reserve Bank board member, loves getting out with her border collie-cross poodles, Lucy and Maggie, to start the day with a clear head. Just don’t mention meditation.
Sticky, golden and crispy tofu worthy of a Chinese restaurant
Frying the tofu first makes the perfect porous surface for the deeply savoury and slightly sweet braising liquid to seep into.
Covid honour roll to be phased out
Special measures to honour emergency workers and public servants in the pandemic have been clawed back, slowing any future acknowledgment of national contributions from the time.
Australia to pull nurses from overseas
Internationally registered nurses from the UK, Ireland, the US, Singapore, Spain and Canada will soon be able to practice in Australia faster than ever.
What’s behind the rise in early onset cancer (and what we can do about it)
Cancer at younger ages is becoming more common in Australia. What do you need to watch out for?
What is ‘The Beast’? Understanding motor neurone disease
Neale Daniher, the newly named Australian of the Year, has battled MND since 2013. His fight to raise awareness and support research into this debilitating condition continues through his charity, FightMND, bringing crucial attention to a disease that still eludes a cure.
Having too many sickies? This might be why
Fatigue and a constant sense of dread about the day ahead can be some of the symptoms of severe burnout. Here’s what to look for and how to address the problem.
The six-pack revolution that may take over a gym near you
Scott Harrison says he was 89kg of ‘love handles, moobs and belly fat with a fat neck and even fat stored behind my ears’. After 75 days his paunch was replaced with an enviable six-pack. This is how he did it. Enticement: he eats six times a day.
Epidemiologist Allen Cheng leads medical honours
Covid-19 thrust epidemiologist Professor Allen Cheng into the spotlight. His expertise during the pandemic response been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours list.
Young vaper Alex tested nicotine levels in his body — the results shocked
Nicotine levels in vapers’ bodies are being tested with an Australian-first device at a clinic in Sydney. The results are shocking.
What happens when you’re given a second chance to live?
I’ve met hundreds of people who died before being resuscitated. Compared with business gurus or social media influencers, it is these patients who we should be listening to for lessons about life. They know what really matters
Dear Premier, stop playing politics with my mental health
Public sector psychiatrists who offer a critical service are quitting and it seems like you just don’t care. They should be able to work in safe conditions.
As psychiatrists quit en masse, a shocked system enters uncharted waters
It’s been called the ‘impossible profession’. As an already critical workforce crisis vastly worsens, attention is turning to the overdue task of reform.
Tracking the phones of loved ones is problematic. I’ll do it anyway
An illusion of control seems precious when so much of life is uncertain.
Alarming toxic cookware study deeply flawed
Demonising ‘the old plastic spatula’, an American study has had to walk back its findings after falsely claiming dangerously high levels of contamination in plastic cookware.
Need help to get moving? Don’t set your goals too high
Australia’s wealth of walking events gives ample chance to aspire to better health, though exercise psychologists argue an open goal may give as much incentive.
Politicians must help cure ailing Medicare
General practitioners are the backbone of health care. But without increased rebates for longer consultations, the system will soon buckle.
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