Monash researchers link constipation to heart disease
Monash University researchers have led an international study that has uncovered an unexpected link between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac...
Scratchy throats, strange rashes: Top Indian doctor warns of COVID spike
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, better known as “The Liver Doc,” isn’t sounding the alarm just for India’s sake. From his hospital in Kerala, the...
IV fluid shortages met with coordinated efforts to reassure patients
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has expressed reassurance following the coordinated response from federal, state, and territory governments to the recent IV fluid shortages....
Billions and counting: Aussies flock to private health as hospital claims soar
Private hospitals across Australia are enjoying a surge in financial support from health insurers, with new figures revealing a record $12.3 billion paid out...
Belly fat linked to dementia risk in older men, Monash Study finds
A study by Monash University has drawn a sharp line between where fat is stored in the body and the risk of dementia in...
ADHD in children: Breaking myths, stigma and cultural barriers
More Than “Bad Behaviour”
Most parents and teachers have met children who are always on the move, who fidget constantly, interrupt conversations, struggle to wait...
No more guesswork: Specialists to list fees upfront
For years, patients have been left in the dark when it comes to specialist fees. That is about to change. Health Minister Mark Butler...
Lemon aid for radiotherapy woes?
Cancer treatment has long left patients grappling with dry mouth, a stubborn and exhausting side effect of radiotherapy that can linger long after the...
Exercise proven to ease depression and anxiety in children
More than three in four children are struggling with depression or anxiety, and while the first line of treatment often involves therapy or medication,...
Why are boys still hesitating to ask for help?
Kids Helpline has issued a quiet but firm alarm as International Men’s Health Week kicks off—urging families, communities and institutions to rethink how boys...