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A hospital that keeps wastebaskets empty can get high marks from a patient who can’t see a virus that may be lurking. 
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WorkSafe has charged St Vincent’s Hospital over the death a woman who admitted herself for psychiatric help and took her own life hours later.
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Unfortunately, the way our government is structured can work against investments in better health prevention.
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In its second season, the award-winning medical drama is a scarily reflective show for the many Americans who watch it
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Ten years ago, the Herald projected the full force of the post-war baby boom would hit Sydney’s health system like a tsunami. But what to do about it now?
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Most women with ADHD reported their symptoms worsening after childbirth and during menopause in a study offering clues to the role of hormones in the condition.
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Air conditioners are the best defence. But there are other cheap and simple ways to stay cool and reduce your risk of illness.
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Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
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Staff at Victoria’s larger regional hospitals are more likely to be physically and mentally exhausted than their peers at major urban trauma centres.
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A leading vaccine expert on what the country’s newly overhauled immunization schedule means for children
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A urologist weighs in on whether biking can cause prostate issues or erection problems. The science-based answer is that the activity probably does not, he says.
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In a useful entry in the growing canon of “quit lit,” Charles Knowles blends science and memoir to persuade readers to cut down on alcohol.
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At least one in five Australians lives with chronic pain, and often the cause is unknown. Scientists are just now discovering the crucial role the brain plays in how pain is experienced.
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The researchers examined the five leading causes of cancer death among the under-50 age group. They found that overall, from 1990 through 2023, more than 1.2 million people died of cancer in the United States before age 50, and the death rate fell by 44% during that time.
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Shingles is commonly thought of as an older person’s disease. Health experts are puzzled as to what is causing a rise in cases among younger Australians.
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Paracetamol can safely treat fever and pain at any stage of pregnancy. And it’s important, as leaving fever untreated can be dangerous for the mother and baby.
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Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds
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You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health, but what is it doing to your body? In this energizing talk, journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including sitting all day) affect your physical health, from making you feel exhausted to raising rates of chronic illness. With early results from a 20,000-person experiment, she shares a practical solution to go from "wired and tired" to feeling healthier and more productive. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 11, 2025)
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Everyone experiences intrusive thoughts, and most people can brush them off without a worry. But what happens when those intrusive thoughts become inescapable?
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Medical schools are training students in a form of care that the system can’t—or won’t—provide.
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Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plans
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Health benefits gained from using new-generation weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Maunjaro are lost, and weight is regained quickly, once people stop taking the medications as the body uses biological strategies to defend itself.
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Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start? Dr. Leana Wen explains five science-backed actions you can take right now.
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NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.
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I research virus outbreaks around the world. Here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026 that could cause infections in unexpected places or cases.
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Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
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