Waitlist for weight loss pill grows as Australian release nears – but millions likely to miss out
Australia’s weight loss industry is set for a major shake-up with an Ozempic-style pill moving closer to approval,…
Life-changing motor neurone disease drug to become affordable for Australians
A breakthrough treatment for a rare form of motor neurone disease is about to become dramatically cheaper, offering…
Sports balm Deep Heat Extra Strength 100g recalled after bacterial contamination
An urgent recall notice has been issued for a muscle warming and joint pain balm sold across Australia.…
‘We’ve got to get there’: Calls grow for weight loss drugs to be added to PBS as Aussies pay up to $600 a month
Calls are growing for weight loss drugs to be added to the PBS, as soaring costs leave the…
University of Queensland researchers trial neck exercises to prevent debilitating migraines
For the millions living with debilitating migraines, relief could soon come from an unexpected place – the back…
WIRED’s Eid Al Adha Gift Guide 2026 for the Chronically Online
For those looking to move beyond the default envelope of cash this Eid Al Adha, tech gifts have…
Postnatal depression risk highest two weeks after birth, University of Queensland study finds
The first few weeks of motherhood after often painted as joyful, filled with newborn cuddles and celebration. But…
Seasonal depression: The yearly blues hitting Australians as the temperature cools
“Seasonal depression” is a phrase uttered through chattering teeth as the mercury drops every year. But as the…
‘These drugs are not cosmetic’: Why subsidising Ozempic-style drugs may not be enough
Australia’s obesity crisis is intensifying, with four in five older adults now overweight or obese, reigniting debate over…
Ozempic, Mounjaro side-effects: New hidden risks emerging from weight-loss injections
After years of trying different diets and exercise programs Susan Judd turned to weight-loss injections for help. But…
Australians to pay no more than $25 for prescription drugs as Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payments slashed
The cost of medicines on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will be capped at $25 per script from Thursday,…