Health

Modernising Australia’s paper-based and fax-reliant health system is essential to cut costs, lift productivity and meet the demands of an ageing population, a new report has found. 

More Australians are dying from overdoses than from road accidents, as researchers warn the crisis is preventable.

‘You would not wish it on your worst enemy.’

British pop star Jessie J has been forced to cancel upcoming concert dates, telling fans in a new video that she feels ‘frustrated and sad’ as she battles breast cancer.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: When 16-year-old Adam requested information about specific suicide methods, ChatGPT supplied it. Now his friends can’t believe he is gone. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

‘It’s what Bruce would want.’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Our fixation on health as a moral choice makes ‘clean beauty’ feel righteous — and social media turns up the volume.

Discount pharmacy juggernaut Chemist Warehouse has delivered a “standout” performance for Sigma Healthcare following their much-hyped merger, helping earnings soar 41 per cent. 

Researchers call for more resources and education as allergic disease emerges as a major health burden.

Health officials warn residents near Brisbane to monitor for symptoms after a traveller returned from Bali with an infectious disease, risking an outbreak.

New analysis has laid bare the financial and emotional strain allergic disease causes its sufferers.

THE WASHINGTON POST: By studying elite older athletes, researchers are able to learn more about what’s possible as we age, and it turns out we are capable of a lot.

‘It allows older individuals to also have a greater quality of life and a longer life.’

The young girl’s grandmother has claimed ‘no one knew’ she was pregnant and says the 11-year-old told her family who the father is.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: One simple and enjoyable activity has been shown to boost attention span and working memory.