Australia has more nurses per person than many countries. Allowing nurses in general practice to use all their skills could help meet the growing demand for care.
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You probably know someone who claims to have a ‘fast metabolism’. But does the science support that idea?
A common mould has claimed the lives of two people, and left four others seriously ill. Here’s what you need to know.
If you used talc as a child, or still use it now, here’s what the science says about the link with cancer. It might not be what you think.
One Nation is proposing to force doctors to do a regional stint before they can work in the city. But would that work in practice?
If you’re bitten by a tick and eat meat, you may not get any symptoms for hours. Here’s what to look out for.
Bridgerton’s talk of ‘the pinnacle’ may have launched countless memes about orgasms. But there’s a lesson for all parents.
Cortisol spikes are not something you need to fear. In fact, cortisol rhythms – which involve some ups and some downs – are essential to staying well.
Do you dry your hair before going out to avoid catching a cold? That’s even if you know viruses are the real cause? Here’s what’s going on.
Ivermectin has been proposed as a treatment for a number of diseases. Here’s what the science actually says.
People with Tourette’s experience uncomfortable physical sensations that build up in the body and come out as ‘tics’.
Until now, health experts have assumed stable and supportive shoes are the best for people with osteoarthritis. But a new study shows this isn’t always the case.
Like other high-income countries, Australia and New Zealand are leaning on GPs to solve increasingly complex health needs – without the necessary investment.
Blood tests are helpful for monitoring your overall health. But research suggests they can also give us clues about the development of some cancers.
Surgery is not always necessary but can be helpful in some instances. Here’s what the evidence says and what to consider before you decide.
Research suggests there may be evolutionary reasons we don’t fully switch off when we’re sleeping in an unfamiliar environment.
For nearly three years, we’ve assessed Australians’ mental health before they have cosmetic surgery. So what difference has it made?
Sometimes what you need is not a couples counsellor; it’s a sex therapist.
At least 40,000 New Zealanders experience traumatic brain injury each year. New data challenges five persistent myths about who is affected and how it happens.
Antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and in aged care isn’t always appropriate, a new report shows. Here’s what else we learned.
More than 6 million Australians experience migraines. Knowing how they develop could help you or your loved ones manage the worst symptoms.
Knowing in advance what your specialist will charge is a good step forward. But we need fairer fees to start with.
The government has allowed private health insurers to raise premiums by an average of 4.41% from April. How are these set? And why is it higher than inflation?
Bowel cancer is uncommon in those aged under 50, but rates are rising. Here’s how you can reduce your risk.
A new review suggests exercise might not help osteoarthritis after all. But don’t write off exercise just yet. Here’s what you can do to ease the pain.