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Book Review: ‘The Book of Charlie’ Shares Invaluable Life Lessons From a 109-Year-Old
In his latest book, journalist David Von Drehle masterfully retells the life lessons he learned from his centenarian neighbor.
Cost to See a Doctor Increases in Australia, With Less Clinics Bulk Billing
Fewer than one in four Australian GP clinics are now offering bulk billing, a recent report shows.
Mounting Health Crisis: Antibiotic Overuse Spurs Rise in Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Australia’s antibiotic use in hospitals is estimated to be nearly three times that of European countries.
Trauma: The Ghost in Our Cells—and Fascinating Ways to Heal It | Documentary Series
Nearly 70 percent of adults have faced traumatic events; the profound impacts of trauma and its deep-rooted mind-body connection are more pertinent than ever.
Student Put on Birth Control Pills Since Age 14 Shuns Western Medicine, Reclaims Health With Herbs: ‘This Is the Real Deal’
A student who suffered from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) from a young age has shunned Western medicine to treat her health issues with herbs and stinging ne
Drug Scarcity A Threat to Health and National Security
Bringing drug manufacturing back home through incentives is key given critical vulnerabilities in U.S. drug supply and dependence on China.
The Active Ingredient in Cold and Flu Tablets is Useless, Medical Professors Say
They say the active ingredient, phenylephrine, causes a placebo effect.
15,000 Diabetics to Receive Fast-Acting Insulin
Thousands of Australians will breathe easier now the federal government has secured a crucial medicine.
