Health

Labor under pressure to allow telehealth access for euthanasia but PM says ‘it should be face-to-face’

Campaigners say existing federal ban on phone or video calls for assisted dying consultations adversely affects people living in regional Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free…

DISCOURSE: THE STAMP OF A MASTER

The first time I stood beneath the ceiling of the Sadequain Gallery at Frere Hall, I could not look away. Arz-o-Samawat [The Earth and the Heavens] was Sadequain’s most ambitious mural and possibly his largest. His demise in 1986 left the…

No traditional medicine can cure cerebral palsy, doctors tell parents

Doctors warn parents that no traditional medicine can cure cerebral palsy. Early medical intervention improves quality of life for children with cerebral p Read More…

Teen charged over fatal NT crash involving allegedly stolen vehicle

A 16-year-old boy was killed in the crash near Katherine in June, with five other children taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Fake pregnancy: Women abusing steroids risk breast cancer, say gynaecologists

Gynaecologists warn women abusing steroids to fake pregnancy face severe health risks, including breast cancer, high blood pressure, and liver problems. Read More…

Japanese women lead world in life expectancy for 41st straight year

The average life expectancy for Japanese women and men in 2025 increased compared with the previous year as the mortality rate for some forms of cancer and heart disease declined, with women ranking first in the world for the 41st straight…

ACT announces policy to close medicine funding gap with Australia

David Seymour says New Zealand currently spends just 4.9% of its health budget on medicine compared with Australia, which spends 12.2%.

A diabetic’s guide to trekking: What to pack, monitor, and avoid

ACT campaigns to close the Pharmac funding gap

The ACT Party wants to increase the health budget spend on Pharmac by one percent a year, to bring New Zealand in line with Australia and closer to the OECD average.

Benue probes suspected Mpox case

Benue State health officials are investigating a suspected Mpox case in Konshisha LGA, urging residents to remain calm and avoid panic over the unconfirmed Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-probes-suspected-mpox-case/

Health benefits of going on vacation

Discover the significant health benefits of going on vacation, from reducing stress and improving mood to boosting creativity. Learn why taking time off is Read More: https://punchng.com/health-benefits-of-going-on-vacation/

Operation Vijay: The Regimental Medical Officer who chose to return to action