Alison Branley

You've probably heard a lot about something called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme — or the PBS — this week. Here are some of your most commonly asked questions.

It is deja vu for Queensland residents as they work to save property from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred rainfall.

There's a growing push in Australia's medical circles to do away with antiquated fax machines amid concerns the country's medical referral and documentation system is outdated.

When specialist referrals expire, some patients are being charged twice for more costly initial consultations, despite their care being ongoing. Health experts say it's a potentially illegal practice that's costing patients.  

The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity has put forward 18 criteria for diagnosing clinical obesity, moving away from the use of the Body Mass Index. 

More Australian women come forward with concerns about serious side effects from the popular contraceptive Depo-Provera, with many claiming they were not made aware of the risks of the high-dose hormone.

The contraceptive Depo-Provera has been linked to an increased risk of developing a non-malignant brain tumour, prompting lawsuits in the US and Canada. Now Australian patients are considering a class action.

There are rising concerns about links between a common contraceptive and a type of brain tumour. 

Experts say comprehensive one-on-one early intervention programs are having positive outcomes for young males at risk of becoming adults perpetrators of family violence.

Families and schools say it's more than possible to set children with disability up for success with their education. These are some of their best tips.