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Most vision loss is preventable, yet many New Zealanders can’t afford care. Following Australia’s public funding model could cut costs and reduce inequities.
A ‘no gap’ private health arrangement sounds great, but you may not be able to choose your specialist. Here’s what else you need to know.
The Bondi Beach terror attack was unique. A doctor and paramedic who researches disasters and co-ordinated volunteers on the day explains why.
A better deal on your private health insurance may be just a phone call away. What have you got to lose?
While we’ve evolved to be able to respond well to immediate threats, our stress-response system is less able deal with the chronic stressors of modern life.
Here are 4 things to avoid and 3 things to try to help model good eating and body image for your kids.
Tea tree oil has been linked to fertility issues. But the experiments were done in rats. Here’s what else is behind the scary headlines.
The government plans to cut the number of NDIS users by 160,000 over the next four years. Here’s what we know about how they’ll do that and who’ll be affected.
No older person wants to pay to have a shower at home. But one key issue is how Australia pays for aged care without shifting the cost to future generations.
Blaming behaviour we don’t like on a disease means less accountability, and is bad for those who live with dementia. It’s also often inaccurate.
The disease has rarely been seen since the 1950s. Here’s what to look out for, and how it made a comeback.
Some participants will start to see changes from July. Here’s what to expect.
Prescriptions for ADHD have grown 11-fold in 20 years. As GPs begin to prescribe ADHD medication, will this rise again?
Recovery typically focuses on a checklist of clinical symptoms. But a new study shows we may be missing what’s most important to those who live with an eating disorder.
Computers promise to replace fallible human judgement with something more consistent, efficient and fair. But this isn’t always the case.
If the slightest sound wakes you, you might wish you slept more deeply. But several factors shape how much shut-eye you get.
Could these actions secure the scheme for the future? Or might they create new barriers for the very people the NDIS was designed to empower?
We all know the risks of influenza and COVID for older people. But a third virus, RSV, can also land you in hospital. A free vaccination aims to reduce this risk.
Women are highly aware of alcohol’s immediate effects, but, in a culture that promotes drinking as self-care, dangers down the track aren’t front of mind.
Smartwatches aren’t always as accurate as you might think. In some cases, you’d be better off listening to your body.
People with AuDHD often find their traits and experiences don’t neatly fit into either category – and they can find themselves pulled in different directions.
Each Australian state and territory has different rules around when, how and where you can access contraception. Two researchers unpack the details.
Yet another weight loss drug is causing a stir online. But health authorities and experts say it may bring more risks than rewards.
New research shows ‘cultural intelligence’ has both beneficial and unintended effects, challenging common assumptions about its role in healthcare.