When Leslie Lobo's wife Desiree was diagnosed with aggressive ovarian cancer he was by her side, and his unwavering support continued when she chose alternative treatments over chemotherapy.
Claudine and Dave Fitzgibbon were left in a dark place after discontinuing two pregnancies due to diagnoses of spina bifida, but groundbreaking surgery offered them a glimmer of hope.
A West Australian company hopes to crack into Australia's lucrative wellness market with what they hope will be the next super food to take health conscious consumers by storm — lupin flakes.
There are concerns drug companies will be better able to hide how much they wine and dine doctors under changes to public reporting rules, with one expert labelling the changes a "step backwards" for transparency.
Cancer research and treatment is often framed as a 'fight' or 'war' against the disease. But, writes Darren Saunders, we need to tread carefully when taking that language out of the lab.
An ABC investigation finds pharmaceutical companies spent more than $2.6 million on "educational events" for doctors on new-generation blood thinners in just six months in 2015, raising concerns the potentially risky drugs are being prescribed to some patients who may not need them.
Some economists and employment experts are warning against mythologising industries such as car making in favour of promoting growing sectors that are facing looming skills shortages, such as health and aged care.
The technological world may be on the cusp of a revolution, the extent of which is predicted to mimic the take-up of the smartphone in the late 2000s, but some experts call for caution.
A 20-year-old Iranian refugee who is being treated for dehydration and mental illness in Papua New Guinea is told he cannot receive treatment until his bail application is heard.
Six people in Melbourne have been diagnosed with Ross River virus, with heath authorities saying it could be the first time it has been detected in the city.
A doctor who quit his role in anger during the fight between Danny Green and Anthony Mundine was not the official medic for the Adelaide bout, the National Boxing Federation says, as Mundine's agent confirms plans to appeal against the decision to award the fight to Green.
Victorian high school students will be offered free vaccines against the potentially deadly meningococcal W strain after a significant increase in cases last year.
Lou Lewis, one of the doctors involved in the highly anticipated re-match between boxers Anthony Mundine and Danny Green, quit after Green was concussed in the first round but the bout was allowed to go another nine rounds.
Critics call it a social construct, but venture into some online chatrooms and you'll find hundreds of Australian women who suffer "gender disappointment" — depression over the sex of their children.
Medical experts are calling for vitamins and supplements sold in Australia to be independently tested, after a review found a number of complementary medicines contained chemicals, natural toxins, heavy metals or pesticides that put people at risk.
Chinese cuisine is popular the world over, but one group who struggle with it is vegetarians. Meat is nearly always on the table, no matter what part of China the cuisine comes from.
Patients with multiple sclerosis will soon have access to a new test which can tell them exactly what type of MS they have and how well their medications are working.
The most expensive building in Australia is closer to opening tonight, with the State Government striking a deal with the builder of the New Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Host: Ellen Fanning Panel: Bridie Jabour, John Stanley and Caleb Bond Interview with: Ian McAuley The panel discusses private health insurance, Donald Trump's fury at the federal appeals court and Kellyanne Conway promotes Ivanka Trump's Fashion Line.
Di Wilfschefski was walking on Serendipity Drive with a friend when she was struck down by a cardiac arrest. Although only 5 per cent survive a cardiac arrest in Australia, Di is still alive thanks to a series of fortunate events including some nurses being in the area, and a local bank having a community defibrillator.
Di Wilfschefski was on walking on Serendipity Drive with a friend when she was struck down by a cardiac arrest. Although only 5 per cent survive a cardiac arrest in Australia, Di is stil alive thanks to a series of fortune events including some nurses being in the area, and a local bank having a community defibrillator.
Margaret Court is the world’s most decorated tennis player with 64 major titles to her name. Court is now a Christian pastor who treasures her sporting victories, but says they are no match for her faith.
