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‘Life-changing’ shake-up coming for Aussies with ADHD

People living with the condition usually spend hundreds of dollars every couple of months to get their medication.

2 min read

GPs across NSW will soon be able to provide ongoing prescriptions for people with ADHD. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Fungi that can ‘eat you from the inside out’ could be spreading

The field has seen new attention thanks to the popular TV drama The Last of Us.

5 min read

Aspergillus, a type of fungi, is seen in this handout image from the Centres for Disease Control, October 13, 2012. CDC continues to confirm the presence of the fungus Exserohilum in clinical specimens from people with meningitis. At this time, only one clinical specimen has tested positive for the fungus Aspergillus. REUTERS/Centres for Disease Control/Handout (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) NO SALES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Federal government promises to fix healthcare system failing women

4 min read

Federal health minister Mark Butler admitted one of the barriers to opening more Medicare mental health centres was staff shortages.

Accused rapist GP pleads for bail despite ‘disturbing’ allegations

2 min read

Dr Dushyant Kumar Singh, who promoted himself as a trusted GP, is now facing 35 serious charges including rape, torture and sexual assault.

Legal reason mother forced to keep brain-dead pregnant daughter alive

3 min read

Adriana Smith pictured with her first child.

Groundbreaking study sheds light on women’s silent struggle

3 min read

Endocrinologist Professor Susan Davis has led a major menopause study.