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Latest news: Health
Nurses vote to strike for first time in decades
Nurses and midwives have voted to strike for the first time in decades to lobby a state government to fulfil its promise of "nation-leading" pay increases.
May 27, 2025
Flu vax hesitation sends kids to emergency in droves
More children than ever are presenting to hospital emergency rooms with the flu, as a survey finds an increasing number of parents are vaccine hesitant.
May 27, 2025
Govt touts workers comp laws for 'future generations'
Workers suffering from mental health injury will face stricter eligibility rules to claim compensation under laws proposed by the NSW government.
May 26, 2025
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Ailing hospital operator vows wards will stay open
Tens of thousands of Australian hospital workers are being assured their jobs are safe as a lifeline from banks props up a major private health operator.
May 26, 2025
GPs hail 'life-changing' ADHD medication rule change
Local doctors will be able to provide ongoing care for hundreds of thousands of Australians with ADHD, relieving specialist costs and months-long wait lists.
May 25, 2025
Likely cancer case surge raises health system worries
Young Aussies are concerned about their risk of developing cancer, with many believing the nation's health system will not be able to handle projected cases.
May 25, 2025
Daughter posts heartfelt message on Billy Joel recovery
Billy Joel "continues to regain his strength" and is committed to making a full recovery, his daughter Alexa Ray reveals in a loving message to her famous dad.
May 25, 2025
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Screen misuse blamed for painful 'tech neck' problems
Medical experts fear digital technology misuse is leading to a surge in neck pain, with women deemed the most vulnerable to the condition dubbed "tech neck".
May 25, 2025
Rare genetic diseases rapidly detected under new test
Researchers have developed a new blood test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare genetic diseases in babies and children.
May 22, 2025
Campaign targets neglect of Aussies' mental health
More than 230,000 Australians living with severe mental illnesses can't access community supports, as a campaign launches to remind leaders of the glaring gap.
May 21, 2025
Common fabric could save lives from most deadly disease
Artificial arteries made from a common natural fabric material could save many lives from Australia's most deadly disease after a scientific breakthrough.
May 21, 2025
Record gift gives hope to women with painful condition
Australia's largest known private investment in women's health will fund an institute dedicated to improving the lives of those living with endometriosis.
May 20, 2025
Fresh bid to solve causes behind eating disorders
Volunteers are needed for the world’s largest study into the risk factors behind eating disorders which blight the lives of more than a million Australians.
May 19, 2025
Support for 'fighter' Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis
Joe Biden and wife Jill have thanked supporters for "lifting us up with love and support" after the former US president revealed a prostate cancer diagnosis.
May 19, 2025
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'Swagging it': tractor fanatics to trek across outback
It will take a fortnight for 10 tractor drivers to make the trip from Bourke to Birdsville going 23km/h, a long and slow journey for a good cause.
May 16, 2025
Residents to pursue class action over 'toxic tap water'
Cancer-causing "forever chemicals" have likely been present in a tourist hotspot's drinking water for decades, a major investigation has found.
May 16, 2025
Potential collapse forces worker mental health rethink
Australia’s largest workers' compensation scheme was made to address physical injuries but is grappling with a modern understanding of mental health impacts.
May 16, 2025
Remoteness a risk factor amid rise in domestic killings
Spouses and partners are perpetrators in half the assaults that land women in hospitals across Australia, while homicides have increased in the past five years.
May 14, 2025
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Why rural women still face barriers to abortion access
Abortion access will improve under changes allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe drugs but other barriers remain for women in rural and regional areas.
May 14, 2025
Decolonising health to provide better care for patients
A decolonised, holistic approach to health, led by First Nations people will mean a "safer journey" for Indigenous people accessing care, researchers say.
May 14, 2025
Australia records big bump in pregnancy heat-risk days
Extreme heat is linked to a host of maternal health problems and Australia is already experiencing more days hot enough to pose pregnancy risks.
May 14, 2025
Bindi Irwin on the mend after emergency surgery
Conservationist Bindi Irwin has had her appendix and lesions removed in emergency surgery after being rushed to hospital in New York.
May 13, 2025
Helping Indigenous families navigate genomic health
A suite of resources about genetic conditions, testing and genomics research aims to fulfil a need for culturally grounded information for families.
May 13, 2025
'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated
A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.
May 13, 2025
New tool to improve diagnosis of lifelong condition
Researchers hope diagnostic guidelines will help to reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and services for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
May 12, 2025
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