MYSTERIOUS: 10 - What They Never Told You

Semaglutide is causing a social media frenzy. So what is it?

It is not a a viral meme, but a drug that is an injectable medication — originally designed to treat diabetes — that has left those who need it waiting until next year for resupply.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Antibiotics in short supply across Australia as GPs call for fix to ‘increasing problem’

TGA allows pharmacists to provide alternative drugs without doctor approval to help patients through shortage

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022

Is my RAT actually working? How to tell if your Covid test can detect Omicron

If you’re buying a RAT, you can check the TGA’s table to find out if the brand has been tested for sensitivity to newer variants

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2022

Paracetamol sales may be restricted, but a ‘fine balance’ is needed for pain management

It could soon get harder to restock your emergency paracetamol, as the country's medicine regulator mulls the dangers of the everyday drug.

The New Daily · Nov 18, 2022

A coup for poo: why the world’s first faecal transplant approval matters

Australia’s green light for the procedure opens up potential to treat bacterial infections, as well as other diseases

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2022

Should you really use your smartwatch or fitness wearable to monitor your heart?

Wearable devices that can record your pulse can be handy for tracking your fitness – but can you really use them to monitor for an irregular heartbeat?

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

Weight-loss patients warned prescriptions for Ozempic or Trulicity may not be filled

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler acknowledges a "very challenging" situation as diabetes patients are prioritised amid a global shortage of two popular drugs.

ABC News · Oct 24, 2022

A dangerous wait for the Hunter's diabetics

A surge in people using a type 2 diabetes medication for weight loss has caused a nationwide shortage, one that a Lemon Tree Passage resident fears will have tragic consequences.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2022

Paracetamol poisoning on the rise, TGA considers limiting how much people can buy

The medicines regulator is considering whether to put some restrictions on how paracetamol is sold because of concerns about its use in self-harm.

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022

Medicinal cannabis clinics' quality of care can be pot luck

Like more than 100,000 Australians, Jordan turned to medicinal cannabis. When he was prescribed more than he needed, alarm bells rang.

ABC News · Oct 7, 2022