Exercise an hour a day to counter risks of sitting
There's a good chance this news will make you groan with guilt. But then again, it might also get you moving and prolong your life.
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Julia Medew
Julia Medew is Health Editor at The Age.
Robotic prostate surgery no better than traditional procedure
Expensive robotic prostate surgery, marketed as "ground breaking", "revolutionary" and "nerve sparing", has been found to be no better at preserving men's urinary continence and sexual function.
Home HIV tests coming to Australia
A non-prescription HIV test that gives a result in 15 minutes could soon be available in Australia.
Research shines a light on migrant sex work
Research has revealed most migrant sex workers are satisfied with their working conditions in Australia, but some feel isolated and are working off debts incurred to travel here.
Gay dating app Grindr under fire for asking users about HIV status
It has to be one of the most invasive questions you could ask somebody before a date: Do you have HIV and if so, how infectious are you?
Prejudice barrier to drug strategy that could halt HIV pandemic
The world's HIV pandemic could be wiped out by a revolutionary preventative pill, but investment in the class of drugs involved is likely to be blocked by discriminatory attitudes towards homosexuals, sex workers and drug users, a top scientist says.
Patients urged to visit GPs
Doctors are urging people to find a regular GP who they can trust and call on after hours to help stem a rise in unnecessary and costly hospital visits.
Reject syringes could cause 'public health disaster'
Drug users are rejecting a new batch of syringes in Australia's needle exchange programs, saying they're too blunt and that the tips are snapping off in people's arms.
'Medical Weightloss Institute' under fire for dubious claims
Dr Thomas Goyer started his medical career recommending dubious erectile dysfunction drugs for a business that exploited Australian men. Now he is prescribing "breakthrough" medical weight loss plans that "reset hormones" with "no strict diets or gruelling workouts".
Hospital on superbug alert
St Vincent's Hospital is screening patients for a superbug that can kill up to half the people it infects after the bacteria was discovered in an elderly patient who had surgery there six months ago.
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