Leading endometriosis researcher Professor Kate Lawrenson has been appointed the inaugural Chair and Director of the UNSW Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI). Prof. Lawrenson will join UNSW Sydney in January, leading the institute’s mission to transform care for the millions of people worldwide who are affected by endometriosis. Her career has been dedicated to the … Continued
Key Facts: The unexpected Halloween hero. Mini Dairy Milks, Freddo Frogs and chocolate buttons top Dr Antony Benedetto, Dentist at National Dental Care’s ranking of 10 popular Halloween treats for kids’ teeth. Less sugar, better for teeth? Not always. Parents might assume lollies with no added sugar are the better choice for kids’ teeth, but … Continued
THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2026 Australian babies are living through more heatwaves and half of teenagers are worried about climate change, a major health report has found. The findings follow two UN human rights experts asking the Albanese Government to explain how its coal and gas approvals protect young people. The 2026 MJA–Lancet Countdown report, published … Continued
Strictly embargoed until 12:01am Thursday, 29 October 2026 New research has revealed how meal delivery apps are steering Australians towards unhealthy food options, prompting calls from experts for Government action to reset the balance and make choosing healthy options easier and more affordable. The national study, led by researchers at SAHMRI’s Health Policy Centre, … Continued
Nurses, midwives and carers are calling on the Federal Government to urgently act on three climate and health priorities, as new research shows heat, air pollution and drought continue to harm the health and well-being of all Australians. The alarming findings of The Lancet Countdown’s 2026 Australian data sheet show: In 2025, 66% … Continued
Melbourne-based medtech company Sleeptite and RMIT University researchers have secured a US patent for smart bedding technology designed to monitor residents’ wellbeing in healthcare settings and identify falls risk so carers can intervene. A recent peer-reviewed study by RMIT and Sleeptite shows the technology can be manufactured using scalable production techniques while maintaining performance and … Continued
Private Healthcare Australia has today become the Australian Health Funds Council (AHFC), unveiling a new name and identity that better reflects the role of health funds in Australia’s healthcare system. The Australian Health Funds Council is the national peak body representing 21 health insurance funds, which provide cover for 15.3 million Australians. Health funds … Continued
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is calling on Canberra Health Services to urgently explain why hundreds of children have been removed from a paediatric allergy waitlist, warning the decision risks leaving families confused and vulnerable. Reports indicate families received letters advising their child had been removed from the waitlist and would need to … Continued
A stem cell village reveals the best treatment for your bipolar disorder – Brisbane Beating mini hearts to find cures for inherited heart disease – Sydney National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia’s Metcalf Prizes announced today Scientists and case studies available for interviews; contact details belowDownload media kit, including full profiles and images here. Two … Continued
Australia’s GPs are providing more complex care and spending longer with patients than they were a decade ago, according to new findings from the RACGP’s 2026 Health of the Nation report, which also shows improvements in access to care and patient satisfaction. The report, a unique insight into 10 years of general practice data, reveals … Continued
