Health
Cyclist deaths increased by 80% in past year
A recent report from the Australian Automobile Association has shown that cyclist fatalities have jumped to 45 this year, up......
Call for transparency and fairness in doctor’s fees
In a submission to a review of the medical code of practice, The Grattan Institute argues too many people are......
Putting cancer cells to sleep
A group of scientists from Melbourne have discovered a new drug that is designed to put cancer cells to sleep.......
Newborns across the world not breastfed early enough
A UNICEF and World Health Organisation report released during International Breastfeeding Week has found three in five babies are not......
Young women contracting AIDS at an alarming rate
A new UNICEF report has shone a light on the rate of young women contracting AIDS, especially across sub-Saharan Africa. A......
40 years of IVF
Today the technology of in-vitro fertilisation turns 40. IVF has become an industry and increasing technological advance has brought......
Privacy Concerns Linger over Health Data
It has been a week since Australians were allowed to opt out My Health Record, but the issue remains over......
New research finds ways to target gambling harm
The Centre of Gambling Research at the ANU has looked at gambling addiction and its harmful impacts to create better......
Queensland to Decriminalise Abortion
Despite a pro-choice majority, under the 1899 criminal code, abortion remains a criminal offence in Queensland. For those living in......
Study shows benefits of robot-assisted prostate surgery
A world-first review of robot-assisted prostate cancer surgeries shows it is on par with traditional procedures. The study led by......