November 6, 2013 The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse cancer centre will begin treating patients this month, with the state government to purchase public treatment spots from the private centre.

November 6, 2013 Parents of children with profound disabilities are being compelled to do a ''DoCS dump'' due to a lack of support, a new report says.

November 5, 2013 Researchers have developed an online calculator that allows you to estimate your "fitness age" (ie how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age). It's a little ... sobering.

November 5, 2013 Television host Helen Kapalos shares her story of how vague symptoms turned into something more sinister – and why all women need to be vigilant about their health.

November 5, 2013 The uptake of robotic prostate surgery is growing worldwide, but opinion on its efficiency is divided.

November 4, 2013 The Gallic appetite for good food and wine is no secret. But less is known about how this strong culture helps a nation stay slim.

November 4, 2013 Actress Michelle Pfeiffer has disclosed that she was once part of a "cult" which believed humans can exist without food or water.

November 3, 2013 Newsreader Chris Bath has shared a deeply emotional story about her much-loved father, speaking out in frustration about the lack of support offered to stroke sufferers and their families.

November 2, 2013 The urge to rescue loved ones from dependency is strong but often not the best way to help.

November 2, 2013 A science TV program has controversially challenged conventional wisdom on diet and heart health. But there is more to the story.