Health

A mother is urgently seeking a clinical trial to slow the progression of her four-year-old son’s rare form of childhood dementia as his condition rapidly advances.

Experts say most people consume far too much sodium, but small cooking tweaks can help reduce intake without sacrificing taste.

New research suggests evening workouts aren’t always bad for sleep, but experts say timing and intensity matter if you want to rest well.

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

Australian experts warn that taking omega-3 supplements without being tested for deficiency first could actually increase the risk of preterm birth.

A freak schoolyard incident resulted in a heartbreaking situation for a family when a boy suffered a stroke after being hit by a soccer ball with a pen in his mouth.

More than 20 schools and preschools have been closed after traces of asbestos were detected in the sand.

Another Australian sunscreen brand is reeling after its products were flagged in an urgent recall by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

A British man has died after undergoing a hair transplant and dental procedures in cut-price medical tourism hotspot Turkey. 

Some cancer symptoms are easier to recognised than others. Here are four that are more rare but shouldn’t be ignored.

Health officials say more measles cases and exposure sites are likely after thousands attended the shows.

Poisonings from ADHD medications have more than quadrupled in Australia over the past 10 years, new research has found.

The Cancer Killers follows two Australian scientists as they fight against the odds to bring a potentially game-changing cancer treatment to the world.

Aussies can now see exactly how their drinking habits affect their cancer risk thanks to a new government-backed online tool.

A landmark study has found that 15 minutes of walking per day could do far more for your heart and lifespan than you think.