A “triple threat” of surging flu, Covid and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) detections across NSW has prompted health authorities to call on people over the age 65 to get their free influenza vaccine. The NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report released on Thursday revealed a 27 per cent increase in influenzaContinue Reading
Experts are urging Australians to get their flu shots early after more than 250 Australians died from influenza last year. Influenza is a contagious – and potentially fatal – viral illness, with symptoms ranging between a sore throat, fever, body aches, runny or stuffy noses and more. Between January andContinue Reading
Anyone who has ever woken up in the middle of the night and struggled to go back to sleep knows the toll insomnia can take the following day. More than 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or every day of the past month, according toContinue Reading
Billions of dollars worth of “targeted” and “responsible” cost of living measures will this month begin flowing through for millions of Australians feeling the pinch at the checkout or when paying their bills. While the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data indicates inflation is moderating – up 4.9 per centContinue Reading
A last-ditch move to block six million Aussies from accessing half-price scripts has been lashed by the Health Minister. The Coalition on Wednesday announced it would move a disallowance motion in the Senate unless the Albanese government pressed pause on the policy. Mark Butler aired his frustration with the pushContinue Reading
The health report for Australian men is not in good shape with half suffering from chronic health conditions. New research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed what issues men are suffering from including heart disease, dementia and mental health disorders. Half of males (49 per cent)Continue Reading
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner helps with a question about the risks of taking too many vitamins. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, When my roommate is hungover he will drink a glass of water with five Berocca tablets. If that isn’tContinue Reading
The winners and losers of the government’s second budget in under a year have been revealed as Labor stresses it must prioritise vulnerable Australians in its bid to balance the books. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the budget would be back in the black for the first time in 15 yearsContinue Reading
Millennials are seeking more professional help for health issues than ever, a major new study in the US has revealed. Conducted by United Healthcare and Health Action Council, the study explored factors and claims data from policyholders ages 27 to 42 — a total of 126,000 individuals. It compared currentContinue Reading