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Cancer patients and women with hormonal disorders are among those who may benefit from a breakthrough fertility treatment that eliminates a gruelling two weeks worth of injections.

Living within walking distance of the shops might seem trivial but for regional Australians, it could be the path to a longer, healthier life. Residents in

Australians are being urged to examine their health insurance coverage as a hike in the premiums takes effect. The cost of premiums will rise an average of

Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip spent eight years battling pancreatic cancer in secret before his death, according to a new book. Philip passed

Short bursts of daily exercise, even a few minutes - such as running for the bus - could slash the risk of developing diseases such as arthritis, heart disease and dementia.

Respecting a patient’s right to make decisions about their own body is fundamental to healthcare ethics. For many healthcare workers, it can also be extremely challenging.

More than 200,000 lives and billions of dollars in health costs could be saved if political leaders developed an appetite to tax unhealthy foods, according to fresh research.

Australia is staring down a $90 billion-a-year obesity crisis by 2032 but spending below the OECD average on preventative health to tackle it. Two-thirds of

A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, berries, nuts and olive oil could slow down brain ageing, according to a long-term study. Experts found an effect across

Thanks to improvements in healthcare, nutrition and living conditions people are living longer than ever before, which means aged care providers are supporting residents in