Health

From ticket prices to in-flight dining, the popularity of weight-loss drugs could have widespread — and unexpected — consequences

A neuroscientist with bipolar disorder turned to the high-fat diet after years of failed treatments, as experts weigh its potential risks and benefits.

Novo Nordisk plans to trial its blockbuster drug on overweight teenagers in the Pacific, reflecting a shift underway in global health towards drugs that suppress appetite.

Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has revealed a devastating health update, saying: ‘I honestly don’t know how long I have left.’

Australian scientists may soon be able to grow models of human spinal cords from live cells in a new effort to understand a fatal disease dubbed ‘The Beast’.

The beloved Australian comedian and actor has given a funny and ‘fantastic’ update on her stage four cancer battle.

A state premier has referred complaints against a renowned gynaecologist to police and the healthcare watchdog.

With gym fees soaring to as much as $100 a week, more Australians are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to structure workouts and cut costs.

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in Australia.

Aaron Trinh was 5-foot-6, and he was unhappy. Then, he came across videos on TikTok about height surgery.

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says premiums will increase by an average 4.41 per cent from April, up from the previous year’s 3.73 per cent rise.

Some children have required hospital treatment after a major measles outbreak of unvaccinated children in parts of London.

Being touch-starved, or lacking wanted physical connection, has become increasingly common in our fast-paced, digital world, experts say.

Diagnosis rates of autism are ‘more or less equal for men and women’, a new study suggests, challenging the theory that males are disproportionately affected.

Health experts are speaking out over the ‘blind spot’ risks of popular weight-loss medications that are continuing to grow in popularity.