Health
Frozen in fear: Sleep paralysis is more common than you think
It’s a condition most people will experience at least once in their lives, yet it remains woefully under-researched.
- by Nell Geraets
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Cancer
The WA suburbs with the worst ‘health score’ (and which one could get a fifth McDonald’s?)
Development plans for a fifth Macca’s in one suburb are being fought by locals, as a new report reveals Perth is the ‘least healthy’ of all capital cities in the country.
- by Holly Thompson
For 20 years, Allan couldn’t sleep. Five weeks changed his life
Cognitive behavioural therapy is the first line of treatment for insomnia, but it is expensive and very few know about it.
- by Angus Thomson
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Healthcare
Whistleblower alleges widespread fraud by dozens of ‘double-dipping’ specialist doctors, sparking probes
Dozens of Victorian anaesthetists and surgeons have been accused of systematic billing scams and pocketing off-the-book fees in a damning complaint that has triggered investigations by a federal regulator and private health insurers.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Rovie waited months to see a specialist. A new plan could change that
Patients could soon bypass their GP to get a specialist referral. Doctors are divided on whether it will make the system more efficient or affordable.
- by Angus Thomson and Daniel Lo Surdo
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Women's health
This cancer is preventable, but not enough women are testing for it
Shanny Pyke was overdue for her cervical screening test when she was diagnosed with the condition in her early 40s. She wants other women to learn from her story.
- by Angus Thomson
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Hospitals
These five Sydney hospitals face staff cuts. Doctors are demanding to know why
Health Minister Ryan Park said no permanent staff would be affected by the cuts at Sydney Local Health District, the latest to affect NSW frontline health workers.
- by Angus Thomson
NSW has raised taxes on private health funds. Here’s what that means for premiums
Health fund HCF has agreed to cover the cost of their members staying in public hospitals to avoid a tax hike, which the sector says will force premiums higher.
- by Angus Thomson
The housing change that has these doctors furious
FIFO doctors raised concerns ranging from the distance between the hospital and accommodation to a lack of comfortable furniture and crockery.
- by Angus Thomson
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Spectrum
The profession where being a ‘total arrogant bastard’ might be a selling point
I’m trying to choose a surgeon but I don’t know where to start.
- by Richard Glover
‘I’m done being insecure’: Olivia Munn bares mastectomy scars
The actor has spoken about her decision to show her mastectomy scars in the latest campaign for Skims.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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