Rural cancer patients and doctors have new guidelines for timely treatment and support, in a bid to improve the "postcode lottery" of survival rates.
Stephanie Gardiner
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province as the death toll exceeds 4,500, making it the deadliest in Congo's history.
Staff Writers
Eating more fruit and drinking less sugary drinks has been linked in a new study with a reduced likelihood of developing anxiety or depression.
Sarah Spina-Matthews
Persuading teenagers to eat more fruit could help reduce their risk of experiencing depression or anxiety, new research suggests.
Bethany Hiatt
Living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes comes with financial costs most people never see. But there is support if you know where to find it. Start here ...
Tara Savage
Thousands of West Australians traded their usual Saturday lunch plans for an important weekend tradition as Bunnings store across the State fired up their barbecues to raise money for Channel 7’s 59th Telethon.
Sophie Gannon
A civil draftsman called triple zero complaining of chest pains. More than two hours later, when paramedics finally arrived, they found him dead.
Andrew Stafford and Eleanor Wilson
October is breast cancer awareness month, and the Cancer Council WA is urging everyone to get to know their bodies so they can spot any symptoms or changes.
Claire Middleton
An 83-year-old retired nurse is among millions of older Australians who face paying more for health insurance if controversial government plans pass parliament.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
An Australian-led study has called for international guidelines on endometriosis treatment after a global analysis found many countries have none.
Emily Woods
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery for lung adenocarcinoma, a slow-moving disease that represents about two in five lung cancer cases.
Crispian Balmer
A plan to cut health insurance rebates for older Australians has been blocked for now, due to a combined move in the upper house by the coalition and Greens.
Will Nicholas
A new bulk-billing general practice has opened its doors in Bunbury, aiming to provide much-needed relief for those struggling to secure timely and affordable medical appointments.
Seth Carter
More older Australians are arriving in emergency rooms, placing strain on hospitals and increasing the caseload beyond "bread and butter" work.
Will Nicholas and Andrew Brown
Popular cold-and-flu medicines have been recalled across Australia after a major ingredient was linked to increasing and severe anaphylactic reactions.
Katherine Kraayvanger
In a candid photo taken from a hospital bed, the 58-year-old thanked fans for their support while issuing an urgent warning to women about the importance of regular mammograms.
Zosia Melanczuk
Cannabis-related hospitalisations, including psychotic disorders, have surged in one state, with a particular spike among women and girls.
Nick Wilson
The Cook Government has been urged to act faster on finalising the second tranche of laws designed to crack down on illicit tobacco as WA falls further behind other leading States.
Oliver Lane
The World Health Organisation says it still doesn't know what caused the death of a young worker at a lab in Russia that focuses on plague and other illnesses.
An overdue national inquiry into women's health has been flooded with submissions on trauma, pain, medical misogyny and lack of care following childbirth.
A year ago, Harry's parents could only dream of joining Walk for Prems. After 123 days in the NICU, they're celebrating just how far their boy has come.
Katelyn Catanzariti
Research on about 200,000 people across three studies has found late-night eating is linked to a significantly increased risk of liver disease.
Jane Kirby
Just over three years ago, Ezraine Aung was an intelligent, active five-year-old who loved cars and playing with his older brother before one day he was shockingly diagnosed with childhood dementia.
Angela Pownall
Russia's health regulator has rejected reports that a second person fell ill following the death of a worker at a plague research laboratory in Siberia.
