It kills dozens of Australians every day and now smoking has been linked to increased chances of dying from 23 common causes. Researchers from The Australian National University followed 178,000 ...

Culturally safe health care is key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia, with researchers saying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led prevention programs need to be prioritised.

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate ...

Punching, kicking, spitting, biting, verbal abuse and threats - physical violence against emergency doctors is pushing them to "breaking point". Experts say the abuse is happening so often, it needs ...

Australians will have access to an extra 18 million bulk-billed general practitioner visits a year as part of a major election pledge from the federal gove ...

The family of a toddler who died in hospital after critical failings in care were "catastrophically let down" by its operator, prompting a pledge to overhaul systems in place under a controversial ...

Three people have died from a disease linked with heavy rain since a clean-up began in a region devastated by flooding, sparking health concerns. North Queensland is recovering from weeks of wet ...

300-bed acute and extended care facility which provides surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care and psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services ...

Major provider of health services to Queensland’s Wide Bay region and located in a highly desirable coastal location. This accredited teaching Hospital is equipped with leading-edge technology and ...

Maternity wards at two private hospitals are set to close in a move labelled a "disappointing blow" to women seeking maternity care. Healthscope announced it would cease maternity services at Darwin ...

Another person has died from a disease linked with heavy rain in a flood-hit region that may soon be on cyclone watch.

Professor Steve Robson is launching an action plan on Friday under the government-supported National Doctors Health ...