Health
Now, what was I looking for? How to improve your memory
Next time you need to commit something to memory try these tips and tricks.
- by Caroline Hopkins
Latest
Dry January too daunting? A ‘damp’ one is still worthwhile
If going cold turkey for a month isn’t for you, the new year is still a good opportunity for anyone to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol.
- by Lisa Jarvis
St Vincent’s cyberattack work of sophisticated criminals, say investigators
Patients say they’re worried about the security of their health information and are frustrated over a lack of communication.
- by David Swan
Brayden told his mother he had a fever. Twenty-four hours later, he was dead
After a second Christmas without her son, Stacey Chater is fighting to make the vaccine that could have saved him free for all babies and teenagers.
- by Angus Thomson
Tighter noxious pollution limits coming for petrol, diesel cars
The Albanese government says the new standards from December 2025 will save lives and cut health costs.
- by Mike Foley
2023 dust of death investigation
Australia will implement a world-first ban on engineered stone following an investigation into the products links with silicosis.
Banned ‘psychologist’ still involved in counselling services in NSW
The Health Care Complaints Commission has warned the public to avoid a Sydney-based therapy clinic, saying it was “not safe to receive any counselling or health services from Mr David Kaye”.
- by Angus Thomson
Opinion
Endometriosis
Why are doctors still telling women with endometriosis to become pregnant?
This advice is not only medically irresponsible, but also reinforces a set of sinister and sexist myths.
- by Gina Rushton
Exclusive
Pregnancy
Henry Bryant is a Christmas miracle 25 years in the making
The first woman to receive a uterus transplant in Australia has given birth, another milestone in a trial unlocking a ‘missing piece’ in fertility treatment.
- by Angus Thomson
Mum’s the word: The joy and importance of holidays without kids
It’s often difficult for mothers to plan solo trips, but psychologists agree they’re well worth it.
- by Kimberly Gillan
NSW government agrees to historic $500 million wages deal for paramedics
The salary increases will range from between 11 and 29 per cent, preventing a New Year’s Day shutdown by paramedics.
- by Max Maddison