A controversial plan to redirect women with riskier pregnancies to other hospitals has attracted criticism from midwives, the nursing union and the state opposition.
Wider access to publicly funded genetic testing for some diseases has been urged after a study of 10,000 young people found 200 with high-risk gene variants.
For religious reasons Prabhjeet Gill has a beard and does not cut his hair. He was shocked when he was told this meant he couldn’t do a required mask-fitting test.
A cash-strapped regional health service says the state government told it to raid money set aside for workers’ annual leave to tackle its budget deficit.
As Gen Zs and Millennials turn to digital subscription services for hair loss, doctors are warning men to consult a GP in person and use additional safeguards.
A laptop-sized piece of medical equipment is set to cut days off STI test results and offer more accurate results by searching for distinct genetic “barcodes”.
