St Vincent’s Hospital charged over 2024 death of Makalie Watts-Owen
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne has been charged over the death of a young Aboriginal woman who died…
Community-based midwife continuity care lowers preterm birth risk across diverse populations
Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in comparison…
Severe vitamin D deficiency linked to higher hospitalizations for respiratory tract infections
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as…
Queensland health services report financial black hole of almost $1 billion as population booms and ages
Queensland’s public health services have reported a combined financial black hole of almost one billion dollars, massively up…
Plasma protein profiling can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms
A simple blood test can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain or…
‘I’m back!’ Australian cricket great Damien Martyn shares heartfelt update on remarkable recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has shared a positive update on his recovery from meningitis, an infection that…
Darwin midwife banned from working unsupervised handed $1.1 million NT government contract
A Darwin midwife who has been barred from working unsupervised by Australia’s nursing and midwifery regulator will continue…
Cricket news: Fans send well-wishes after Aussie star taken to hospital following incident in BBL
The Melbourne Renegades have told Yahoo Sport Australia that Harry Dixon has been released from hospital after a…
The NT’s last private obstetrician walks away as maternity services face collapseÂ
When Sophia Scaturchio gave birth to her daughter in Darwin last year, it was under the care of…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
Steady decline in antibiotics for childhood respiratory infections
Nationwide health data reveal major progress in reducing antibiotics for childhood respiratory infections, while exposing ear infections as…
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…