Public Health

An ancient ritual that involves blowing into a large shell could tackle the symptoms of a common sleep disorder, a study suggests. The practice of conch blowing,

Feeling helpless as a growing number of friends were diagnosed with cancer, Kim Wellington organised an open water swim to raise money for life-saving research.

Eli Lilly says its experimental GLP-1 pill helped patients lose 12.4 per cent of their body weight after 72 weeks in a late-stage study. Unlike injectable obesity

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according

Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in

Australia must come to the party with more money to combat climate-related health issues, antimicrobial resistance and future pandemics. That's the bottom

Janina Wenzel is one of the estimated four million Australians suffering from chronic pain who feel unheard and invisible in the healthcare system. The Queensland

In Australia’s intensive care units, where clinical decisions can mean the difference between life and death, families are often more than just visitors — they

Much-needed healthcare upgrades are being put off as publicly funded services simultaneously battle money woes, workforce shortages and surging demand. The

Australians spend far more time online these days, with social networks using up a lot of those hours. Scanning through reels, reaching out daily to followers, or taking part

Australia has a world-class health system for dealing with chronic conditions, a new survey has found. The country was one of the top five performers in the

Shifting social norms are slowing the number of young people being hooked on vapes, but Australia isn't out of the woods yet, an expert has warned. A survey

After trying for more than 25 years, Samantha Randazzo might finally have found the secret to quitting smoking for good. An eight-week transition to nicotine

A growing drug problem in Australian workplaces is prompting a shift in how businesses manage safety and wellbeing, with a new push for discreet, at-home drug testing aimed

The World Health Organisation is pushing countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent over the next 10 years through taxation.

The makers of two popular sunscreen brands allegedly misled environmentally conscious shoppers by labelling products as "reef friendly". Banana Boat

Unlimited fresh air and blue skies, a daily walk to work, a healthy drop of fine wine, two NRL games each year, an extra $45,000 in the bank and an idyllic life in "God's

A vast majority of Australia's drinking water supplies meet new "forever chemicals" safety limits, but an expert warns more research needs to be done to understand

For decades, optometry clinics in Australia were viewed primarily as places to get

A backup plan is in the works to avoid a potentially massive payout over a beleaguered hospital following the operator's collapse. Private equity-backed