27 h. ago Possible candidates to become Pope have already been discussed

With Pope Francis' health ailing health, conversations have already been had about who might lead the Catholic Church.

Politics

30 h. ago Why iron deficiency is ‘notoriously underdiagnosed’ in women

Fatigue, low mood and even muscle weakness are widely considered to be a part of being a woman. But low iron levels can all these symptoms and more – and it is easily treated.

Politics

41 h. ago Ella was locked in a psych ward at 19 weeks pregnant, but doctors had misdiagnosed her

The pregnant mother of two just wanted some relief for severe nausea, she was in disbelief to be later admitted to a mental health unit.

Science

65 h. ago A woman thought she had a stalker. Authorities sent her to a psych ward

This masthead has uncovered a series of disturbing cases where women claim they have been disbelieved, misdiagnosed, and wrongly admitted to mental health wards. Others have been told their pain is “all in their head”.

Events

3 d. ago Surgeon under investigation over ‘chilling’ video of him tearing down teal’s corflute

Melbourne surgeon Greg Malham said he was “deeply sorry” and that there was no excuse for his actions, as an investigation is launched by the health regulator.

Events

3 d. ago The $8.5 billion health pledge doctors say will disadvantage women

Longer consults already attract a smaller rate of funding per minute than shorter consults. The gap is set to widen despite additional funding.

Science

3 d. ago Gut health, glamping, druids Whatever your passion, there’s a newsletter for it

The online platform Substack is giving a vast array of writers a voice. Some of them even earn an income from it.

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4 d. ago ‘Passion got the better of me’: Police intervene as Souths star Arrow confronts Bulldogs fans

The Rabbitohs forward had to be restrained after being heckled by rival fans during Canterbury’s 32-0 victory on Good Friday.

Events

4 d. ago King and Queen take part in one of the oldest royal traditions

The King and Queen have taken part in one of the oldest royal traditions with the Monarch all smiles as he greeted well wishers and made a quip about his health.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Misinformation’: Premier denies CHO claims as health units remain under a cloud

Jacinta Allan’s comments come amid deep uncertainty over the future of the nine suburban and regional public health units, which opened at the height of the COVID crisis to bolster the pandemic response.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘People are going to die’: Funding doubt over state’s frontline public health defence

The Victorian government refuses to guarantee the future of local public health units that were crucial to the state’s pandemic fight, igniting concerns about more budget cuts to an already stretched health service.

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6 d. ago How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

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6 d. ago Teachers bitten, pushed down stairs: How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

Society

6 d. ago Thousands of early childcare workers win 30 per cent pay rise

The Fair Work Commission has given pay rises of up to 30 per cent to hundreds of thousands of early childhood workers and health professionals.

Society

7 d. ago ‘A place to balance’: Princess of Wales shares ‘spiritual’ connection to nature

In a video released in her role as joint president of the Scouts, the Princess of Wales says the natural environment provided an opportunity to “deepen connections with ourselves” in a busy world.

Politics

7 d. ago Watching The Matrix lit up this mouse’s brain. That’s good news for our health

The massive dataset from a new study is a step towards unravelling the mystery of how our brains work and could lead to treatment of human brain diseases.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Clear risks to staff and clients’: The community health buildings that are falling apart

For many of these places, foundations are failing, there are cracks in the walls or portions of the roofs could cave in at any moment.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump’s gut tells him he’s got China on the ropes. He couldn’t be more wrong

Donald Trump believes his tariff folly will isolate its superpower adversary. But it will be the US, not China, that could find itself outside the tent.

Politics

8 d. ago This is the least you need to do to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease

This first-of-its-kind study found that a little leads to a lot when it comes to heart health.

Politics

8 d. ago Vital stats to lab results and medications: Read Donald Trump’s full medical report

The oldest man to be elected president of the United States has, according to his physician’s notes, a health record most can only dream of.

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