Primary Healthcare

Doctors and health groups have applauded the Morrison government's decision to provide additional funding to assist the temporary widening of telehealth consultations

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says there has been a confirmed human case of avian flu in southwest England, adding that the person had been in close contact

Three Victorian hospitals are warning people not to visit emergency departments unless "absolutely necessary" due to extreme pressure from rising COVID-19 admissions

Whether it be flying champagne corks, stray Christmas tree branches or ill-fired toy guns, the outlook for Australian eyes isn't good this summer. Eye injuries

Virtual medical appointments will become a permanent feature of Australia's health system as part of a $308.6 million spend. Of that, $106 million will

Australians have admitted to disposing of asbestos illegally - even dumping it in their neighbour's bin - during a COVID-19 home improvement surge, raising cancer fears.

The Queensland Opposition has been accused of "scaremongering" after they revealed new cases of alleged medical malpractice at Mackay hospital in state parliament.

Australian researchers have quantified the link between smoking and silent killer sleep apnoea in a world first. To achieve the breakthrough, scientists from

The number of Australians diagnosed with a little-known cancer that can pop up in any area of the body has increased by 20 per cent over the past five years.

Almost half of Aussie adults snore and it's not only men. But regardless of who's making the nocturnal rumblings, experts warn it's

Older men and women make similar muscle gains relative to their body size from resistance training, a new Australian study shows. Men might

A generic version of a popular drug to treat erectile dysfunction is now available to Australian men, with a potential saving of nearly $200 a month.

Matthew Haines, University

On the cusp of music festival season, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is being lobbied by minor parties to support a pill testing trial. Michael

The Australian Medical Association is warning the nation could be facing a GP

A new report shows lifestyle risks like smoking, diet and weight are responsible for about 38 per cent of illnesses and premature deaths in Australia.

A new report into domestic and sexual violence in Australia reveals alarming figures, proving many women remain at risk of being abused by their partners.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says prison clinics can greatly help people in prison take steps to improve their health. For

Eight deaths and 178 abuse cases - including both adults and children - have been recorded among Victorians in care this year,

A morning bout of exercise has been found to be beneficial for older Australians' brain function throughout the day. A morning walk could