Penny Timms

Clinicians, patient organisations and medical researchers are updating advice around sun exposure to explicitly recognise different skin types.

Menopause has become “over-medicalised” and treated like a “disease”, Australian researchers are arguing, saying some women are getting unnecessary treatment. But it’s a controversial opinion.

As private health premiums are set to rise, some Australians are making a conscious decision to opt for “self-insurance” rather than “health insurance” to cut down on expenses. Experts warn it’s not for everyone.

Like the Princess of Wales, mum-of-three Nina Di Santo was not in the age group of concern for cancer. Her diagnosis is classified as “early onset” and experts say there is an increase in the number of younger people impacted by the disease.

Rent rises and cost-of-living pressures have seen more people cancelling their gym memberships. One fitness group thinks making gym sessions tax-deductible will keep more Australians healthy and is lobbying the government to get on board.

There’s been a mixed response amongst Australian medical professionals after the release of England’s Cass Review into the treatment of children with gender dysphoria. Here’s what some of them had to say about the findings.

Senior executives at Australia's peak body for nurses have been sacked after an investigation found alleged "financial irregularities".

After a busy start to flu season, we’re now bracing for new, highly transmissible COVID-causing subvariants.

St Vincent’s is planning to end its contract with private health insurer nib after negotiations for renewal broke down.

Patients have told ABC NEWS they're concerned about a lack of informed consent over Australia's most common osteoporosis drug, and are sometimes "scared into" taking it.