Health

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The intimate thoughts of Dr Anthony Fauci, the infectious diseases expert who led the US through COVID, have been laid bare after his pandemic diary was released by Republican adversaries.

A game-changing new blood test for Alzheimer's disease will soon be rolled out in Australia, but there's a good reason why it won't yet be for everyone.

Australia’s medicine regulator has issued a safety warning over popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Saxenda.

The search for the fountain of youth is eternal. But while we could one day easily outlive today’s age expectations — there’s an unavoidable process meaning we all eventually run out of time.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has been declared the fastest in history, but WHO says there will be twice or four times as many deaths than are being reported.

I don’t begrudge anyone health care — even murderers. But why are they being granted treatment the rest of us are denied?

Teen boys who took part in the study said they wanted to use social media less often, but felt unable to stop. 

Experts hope Martha Lillard’s story will remind a generation why vaccines matter.

Researchers have developed laser technology that can detect deadly chemicals such as methanol in sealed alcohol bottles.

THE WASHINGTON POST: I still wonder what long-term effects from my early use are still to come. I have good days and bad. 

A popular food chain is under investigation over claims it may be linked to the rapid spread of a parasite which can cause ‘explosive’ diarrhoea, which is now estimated to be impacting more than 7000 people.

Influencer claims that sunscreen is toxic and contains carcinogens, that sun exposure is not dangerous, and that sunscreen prevents the benefits of tanning, have alarmed dermatologists.

The most detailed analysis of how cancer affects Australians shows mortality rates are improving for some patients, including First Nations people.

‘No country can say confidently that we are prepared.’

A prominent sleep professor’s research has found that certain foods are associated with deep, more restorative sleep.

Australia's bird flu tally may be edging towards double figures, with experts warning of a potentially ‘devastating’ impact on already-threatened wildlife.

Luxurious yet vexing, annoying yet undeniably appealing, Goop Kitchen is the latest instantly recognisable extension of Paltrow’s high-end wellness brand.

Any strange or lingering foot symptoms could be a sign of a bigger health condition.