Australia is close to eliminating cervical cancer but faces setbacks. The 2025 Cervical Cancer Elimination Progress Report shows no cases in women under 25 in 2021, thanks to the HPV vaccination progr...
A person in Washington state was hospitalised with flu-like symptoms and later tested positive for H5N5 bird flu. This is the first known human case of H5N5, which is usually found in wild birds and p...
Australia’s mental health system is failing to provide adequate outpatient psychiatric care. Many cities lack accessible clinics, and GPs often have nowhere to refer patients. The only options are cri...
A general practitioner specialising in sexual health, Dr Karen Freilich, received a grant from the Avant Foundation to undertake advanced training with the European Society for Sexual Medicine in Buda...
Researchers at the German University Witten/Herdecke studied 648 singers, half of whom were famous and half not. They found that famous singers tend to live about four years less than less-known singe...
The Public Service Association (PSA) criticised the Australian government’s digital health plan, saying it’s unlikely to succeed without more funding and staffing. The government announced a 10-year p...
Australia’s vaccination rates for children under two dropped below 90% last year for the first time since 2016. Data up to June 2025 shows some states have rates as low as 87%. Experts warn that if co...
The number of ADHD stimulant prescriptions in Australia has increased significantly, rising from 800,000 in 2013 to over 4 million in 2023. This reflects more diagnoses and treatment, but also raises...
Australia’s first National Skin Cancer Scorecard has been launched by MSCAN and the Australasian College of Dermatologists. It highlights significant gaps in prevention, early detection, and care for...
The TGA announced tighter rules on vitamin B6 products in Australia. From June 2027, products with 50–200 mg of B6 will require pharmacist advice to buy. Products with more than 200 mg stay prescripti...
Australia has officially endorsed the Belém Health Action Plan for climate adaptation in health. The plan was developed by Brazil’s Ministry of Health during COP30, with input from the World Health Or...
The Australian government passed legislation to ban life insurers from using genetic test results to determine insurance coverage or terms. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in...
St Vincent’s, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, plans to shift half of its care to in-home and virtual services by 2030. Over the next 12 to 18 months, they will build...
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has finalised new rules for vitamin B6 products. High-dose supplements will now require a pharmacist or doctor’s prescription. Products with up to 50mg daily...
The UNSW Health Translation Hub, a $600 million facility, has opened in Sydney. It is part of the NSW government’s $1.5 billion Randwick Campus Redevelopment. The hub connects research, education, pub...
The Victorian government is expanding pill testing services at major music festivals for summer 2025-26. The RACGP supports the move, highlighting its role in saving lives and providing health advice....
The RACGP has criticised Australia’s push to expand prescriber numbers, especially pharmacists, during a time of rising antimicrobial resistance. Over the past five years, resistance has increased in...
A NSW-funded study highlights concerning behaviours among men linked to traditional masculine norms. The research, based on the Jesuit Social Services Man Box study, shows many men still believe in ri...
Australia’s health system faces a crisis due to high rates of preventable diseases linked to obesity, inactivity, and poor diet. Data shows two-thirds of Australians are overweight or obese, and over...
Researchers from the University of Warwick and Monash University have identified a new antibiotic candidate called pre-methylenomycin C lactone. It is effective against drug-resistant bacteria like MR...
