Paige Cockburn

The decline in childhood vaccination rates should alarm governments and the health sector, according to the peak body for doctors. 

Trump has just signed an order that could hike drug prices around the world and he will soon announce pharmaceutical tariffs. What does all this mean for the price of medication here?

A new nasal spray that uses a form of ketamine to treat stubborn depression will be added to the PBS, making treatment cheaper for thousands of Australians.

Two new surveys have cast doubt on whether the signature health policy of this election campaign can be delivered. 

Australia is at the pointy end of a mental health crisis. Here's what the major parties are offering at the election and what the experts think of those promises. 

Health practitioners will now have proven findings of sexual misconduct permanently listed on their public registration, giving patients the ability to make more informed choices about who they seek care from.

Health departments around the country are warning Australians to be alert for symptoms of measles as concerns grow about a rise in cases amid declining vaccination rates. 

A New South Wales man with heart failure lived with the artificial heart for over 100 days while waiting to be matched with a heart donor.

There will likely be a flurry of insurance claims lodged after Cyclone Alfred, so here's what the experts recommend you do before, during and after the storm to make sure you're protected.  

Long waits in overcrowded emergency departments are leaving patients frustrated and exacerbating violence towards staff, according to the peak body for emergency medicine.

There's been a major decline in civics knowledge among school students, with many underperforming in their 2024 tests. Can you do any better?

A study recently published by the journal Chemosphere originally stated that a toxic chemical found in black plastic almost exceeded the safe exposure limit when in fact it was 10 times LOWER than the limit. 

Chemosphere – a peer-reviewed scientific journal – was forced to issue a correction after scientists made a major error calculating the toxicity of black plastic kitchen utensils.

The number of Australians experiencing lengthy waits in hospital emergency departments for admission to a ward is three times the target set by emergency medicine specialists, according to a new report.  

Take our quiz to test your knowledge on a range of female health topics from painful periods to mental health and bust a few misconceptions along the way.

The Australian Medical Association is ringing the alarm on the state of the nation’s mental health system as workforce shortages in the field of psychiatry leave vulnerable patients in limbo.

The amount of money Australians are spending on medicinal cannabis continues to skyrocket, with new data showing this year's sales are on track to double those from 2023.  

Australia's second-largest private hospital operator has announced it will terminate its contracts with two major private health insurers. 

Australian Pathology is lobbying the federal government for more funding amid increasing demands on the sector. What will the cost to patients be?

Doctors from the UK, Ireland and New Zealand will have their ability to practise in Australia fast-tracked from next week, but the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says the move lacks detail and could put patients at risk.

Data from the Royal Australian College of GPs shows doctors are spending longer with patients but are worried about their financial viability as more patients either delay or avoid making appointments.

Sleep. It unites yet perplexes us all … so let's get some answers! Look back on our live Q&A sleep blog and tap into the minds of some of the country's best sleep scientists.

We all know the pain of a blaring alarm clock after a late night, but sleep deprivation does more than just bring our mood down. This is what happens when you consistently short change yourself of a good night's rest.

Hordes of Aussies are trading scarves for singlets and going north of the equator where deadly heatwaves are in full force. But it takes time to adapt to extreme heat so preparing before you go is essential.

The signs of malnutrition in older Australians might be more familiar than you think but they are often dismissed as a 'normal' part of ageing. Here's how some simple changes could help.