Would-be chief health officer Dr Krispin Hajkowicz is considering his legal options after the Crisafulli government’s U-turn on appointing him as Queensland’s chief medico. Politics
Dozens of colleagues were made redundant at the same time. Politics
Campbell Newman and Labor don’t often see eye-to-eye. But both want answers over the chief health officer recruitment process after revelations about political signage at the first pick’s home. Politics
A large study led by Australian researchers has found a significant increase in obstructive sleep apnoea on weekends. But there are some clues as to why it’s happening. Politics
A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park. Events
Health Minister Tim Nicholls has refused to reveal why job ads for chief health officer have reappeared when the role had already been filled. Politics
More women are surviving breast cancer with the help of advances in technology. But there can be a trade off the potential for the life saving treatments to damage the heart. Politics
Local media say one of the country’s most iconic bites is under attack, after experts declared India’s beloved samosa is a “sometimes” food. Events
The study comes as NSW Health accepted the recommendations of an expert panel that concluded that PFAS is low risk to human health, putting the state at odds with emerging international best practice. Politics
A new study has shown for the first time that being stalked raises the risk of heart disease in women. It’s even worse for those with a restraining order. Politics
New research has linked frequent nightmares with a range of health problems, including premature death. But how often is too often? Politics
A NSW Health webinar tells GPs not to fret about PFAS, while new research reveals 21 additional forever chemicals in Sydney tap water. Events
An anti-sunscreen movement is growing on social media as influencers tout everything from beef tallow to dietary changes as ways to prevent melanoma. What on earth is going on? Technology
Our brains and bodies are not built to handle the day-to-day threats modern humans face. Scientists have found a way to trick them into handling it anyway. Politics
Long waits for emergency care and a decline in community health services have contributed to a rise in physical assaults against NSW health staff, frontline workers say. Politics
The notion that we need to take 10,000 steps a day to stay fit and healthy has been around so long, few have thought to challenge it. But new research shows you can achieve the same benefits while moving less. Politics
Nobody told me that what I was doing was so close to killing me. Until I saw that photo, I thought it was everyone else who was doing life wrong. Technology
Cat’s star Des Flanagan shares what he eats during a performance day. Politics
The committee that recommends public funding for procedures has called for more information about regret rates. Politics
