An ancient gene may explain why some First Nations people face tougher battles with disease.

The Federal Government is introducing tougher penalties and new criminal offences for NDIS providers ...

Specialists are calling for a ban on paraquat; a commonly used herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease.

A “low-risk” antibiotic is helping superbugs evolve to become nearly untreatable.

Scientists have discovered leukaemia-linked biomarkers present in newborns’ blood.

Experts say phone support reduces carer stress, but improving their quality of life remains elusive.

The NSW Government is imposing a new tax hike on private health insurers.

Commonwealth leaders and partners have vowed to tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health.

Hundreds of Queensland police officers are suing over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Childhood vaccination rates in Australia have declined for a third consecutive year.

Researchers are calling for urgent action to curb gambling’s rising health impacts.

A simple blood test could prevent deadly preeclampsia complications during labour, researchers say.

Researchers have identified the genetic pathways cancers use to resist treatments, paving the way for more targeted therapies.

New research offers a fresh path for treatment of liver cancer.

A new report details successes and challenges for Australia’s rural health commission.

Australia’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level ever, raising alarm.

Teenage friendships are critical to determining wellbeing in adulthood, new research finds.

Australia is bracing for the potential arrival of the deadly H5N1 bird flu.

Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.

Hundreds died from COVID-19 caught in NSW hospitals last year, data reveals.

Experts have investigated potential flaws in the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

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