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Millions of Aussies missing out on bulk billing as out-of-pocket costs surge

An alarming number of people are opting out of seeing a doctor simply because of the cost.

3 min read

People are paying more to see the doctor as the bilk-billing rate for new patients plummets.

Sisters celebrate successful heart transplants at same age, seven years apart

Two sisters have so much to be thankful for this Christmas - the gift of life.

2 min read

Two sisters had heart transplants at the same age, seven years apart, and are sharing their story to highlight the ‘gift’ of organ donation. File image.

Chilling fact you need to know about COVID

4 min read

A landmark study has found the virus that causes COVID-19 accumulates and persists in the body — especially the brain — for years after infection.

Scout was born with a rare brain tumour. Breakthrough research has given her new hope

2 min read

A $5 million funding boost is set to transform the treatment of childhood cancers in Australia.

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says

5 min read

More aerobic exercise in middle and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

After taking one paracetamol tablet, Mary collapsed and died. It changed medication safety

3 min read

Johnson & Johnson issued a massive recall of 31 million bottles of Tylenol following the death of seven Chicago area residents who took pills laced with cyanide. Someone likely poisoned the drugs while they were still on store shelves.