Young women are suffering loneliness more than men, feeling a lack of companionship, isolation or feeling left out, according to a survey.
Mums who do not eat cooked fish or eggs during pregnancy have a higher risk of having kids with childhood obesity, a new study says.
New data released by the Productivity Commission shows five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to address inequity for First Nations people.
Around one in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, ranging from mild to complete hearing loss.
The Queensland government has pledged $1 billion over five years to improve women and girls' health care experience as part of a landmark strategy.
More than 40 health groups have called on the government to make climate and health funding a priority after services were challenged by extreme weather.
Increased border seizures and rising street demand for an illicit drug is concerning authorities, who warn the potent sedative causes serious harm and can kill.
Earphones, concerts and occupational noise all have an effect on our ears which is why researchers are pushing for more awareness on World Hearing Day.
A Telstra issue meant triple zero calls across the nation were not put through to trained professionals for more than an hour.
Queensland has become the latest state to announce publicly funded reproduction treatments for women and girls suffering from fertility issues.
Two Australians, rescued in different ways by smartwatch technology, will tell their stories in short films created by Apple.
Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says health workers axed over refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can reapply for their jobs after a court ruling.
More than $18 million has been allocated to tackle barriers faced by women when receiving endometriosis diagnosis and services
Clive Palmer claims to have helped set a precedent against COVID-19 vaccine mandates after a court found emergency service workers were given unlawful orders.
Rugby league great Wally Lewis has revealed his struggles with the brain condition probable CTE and called for more protection for young players.
Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to a new treatment for severe asthma, a disease that has limited remedy options.
Latest research could be the key to unlocking new antibiotics against resistant bacteria, which a sepsis survivor says is a significant step forward.
Legalising weed has been touted as a solution to reducing the stigma of users and increasing health benefits as senators hash out the effect of proposed laws.
The federal government's response to an inquiry into long COVID has ruled out allowing pharmacists to sell antivirals without needing a prescription.
A $330 million investment in youth mental health services in Queensland has been announced by the state government.
A young mother had a five kilogram ovarian tumour removed after giving birth to her son in Brisbane.
Prenatal multivitamins are everywhere in supermarkets and pharmacies but taking them may cause more harm than good for mum and bub.
Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.
Syphilis cases have risen in Queensland by more than 25 per cent over the past year, with the state government now intervening to stop the spread.
Hundreds of sites are due to be tested for contaminated mulch including some outside Sydney as an expert group is formed to speed up the investigation.
Thousands of new patients have flocked to primary healthcare clinics staffed by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the outback.
A prostate cancer patient is warning other men to stop putting off tests as patients with early stage disease have access to greater treatment options.
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has returned to federal parliament after video came to light of him lying on the pavement in a busy Canberra street.
A 'sudden uptick' in detections of Ross River virus has sparked warnings thousands could be infected with the mosquito-borne disease this summer.
Parents are being urged to isolate ill kids and keep them out of pools after more than 500 children aged under 10 were diagnosed with a diarrhoeal disease.
Emergency services have been called to a school in Queensland's far north to treat students after they ingested an unknown powder from a bag.
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