Public Health

A ban on gay men donating blood in Australia should be reviewed, the Victorian government says. The Victorian government wants a ban on gay

US researchers believe they've found evidence of the absolute limit of human lifespan, and it's about 125 years. History's oldest

A new study has found that the novelty of activity trackers wear off quite quickly and don't lead to any health benefits. Activity trackers

Scientists from WA found gluten in 14 per cent of imported products labelled as gluten-free, showing disparities with Australian labelling standards.

John Mathers,

While research extolling the benefits of fluoride in drinking water continues to mount, a lobby group plans to present a petition to the WA government.

A new 'exercise pill' could be a game changer in the fight against weight-related heart disease but it's not going to get you Channing Tatum's abs.

The increased cancer risk that comes with drinking alcohol can be offset, in part, by physical

More than 2000 medicine brands treating common conditions on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, will drop in price from next month. Patients

Harmful pharmaceuticals - including one withdrawn almost 20 years ago over a cancer risk - have been found in weight loss products bought from overseas websites and

Doctors say the Mediterranean diet isn't the silver bullet for solving heart disease problems for people with high cholesterol. The Mediterranean

New statistics show men aged between 30-59 are at greatest risk of dying from a drug overdose in Australia. Too many older men are dying from accidental drug

Scientists in Brazil say they have found further evidence supporting the health benefits of fish oil and it could help people lose weight.

Claire Roberts,

If overweight or obese Australians don't start changing their diets and exercise more then they increase their risk of cancer, warns Cancer Council Australia.

Australians are being encouraged to be more discerning about where they source health advice, with the majority of 18-34-year-olds turning to "Dr Google".

Over 40 people have died so far this year in NSW influenza-related deaths, more than three times the number from 2015. A more than three-fold

Calls to a poisons hotline have revealed a disproportionate number of young children referred to hospital following suspected exposure to a household bug and spider spray.

People eating raw fish from Australia's south coast might contract a tapeworm that has been found in an Australian for the first time, a university says.

Researchers are calling for a major boost to physical activity recommendations, with a new study linking more weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases.