Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues The first international survey of patients living with chronic conditions who saw GPs has found that Australia is one of the top performers worldwide. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
Hysterectomies fall as options for heavy periods grow Women opting for less-invasive treatments to manage heavy periods could be a reason for falling hysterectomy rates. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
National standards a turning point for cosmetic surgery Australians who want cosmetic surgery will have to undergo a health assessment under fresh national standards to be mandated across the sector. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
Women open up about the 'unique grief' of miscarriage and stillbirth Terry Diamond knows better than most the "unique grief" that comes with pregnancy loss — she's faced 10 miscarriages but her struggle felt like a "dirty little secret". ABC News · Nov 11, 2022
New standard breaks silence on stillbirth A new national stillbirth clinical care standard will be launched in Brisbane, aiming to reduce the risks and break the stigma. AAP · Nov 3, 2022
Joe suffered back pain for three years – until a new approach to treatment put him on a journey back to health A new approach to treating back injuries could help millions of Australians who suffer debilitating pain each year. ABC News · Sep 2, 2022
Exercise, not meds, key to back pain fix Australia's first national standard for treating people with low back pain pushes health practitioners away from prescribing medication and towards exercise. AAP · Aug 31, 2022