A job that changed me: As an anxious first-time surgical assistant, the casual workplace dynamics surprised me

I was primed to sweat my way through a high-stakes procedure. But once the patient was sedated, a welcome warmth entered the room

Mental illness is pregnancy’s number one complication. It’s time to support those who suffer from it

Integrated mental healthcare for maternity services, more perinatal psychiatrists and public awareness of the problem could deliver meaningful change

Meghan’s Sydney wellness retreat promises ‘a girls’ weekend like no other’ – but what does a $3,200 ticket buy?

The top-secret program for the Her Best Life event at a beachside luxury hotel has been leaked. But is it legit?

Self-test health kits promise quick results. But what do doctors think of them?

Australian pharmacies now offer rapid tests for perimenopause, iron, vitamin D levels and more. Experts weigh in on whether they’re worth using

Influencers are promoting these three health tests – but they risk doing more harm than good

Experts warn of ‘over-diagnosis’ dangers as social media prompts the worried well to seek out unnecessary and expensive scans and blood tests

How a ‘vacuum cleaner turned the other way’ became a popular solution to snoring disorders

Cpap machines were once used only for severe sleep apnoea but sleep medicine physicians say there has been a rise in prescribing for milder cases

‘Loaded water’ is hyped as a secret to hydration. But adding electrolytes is merely effort down the drain

The average person does not need to be adding anything to their water

I took up paddleboarding in my 60s. Now I feel calm in the water and strong on land

It was a wobbly start. But every time I haul my paddleboard out I feel my balance and confidence improving

Heather contracted HIV on an overseas holiday. Women like her are more likely to be overlooked by doctors in Australia

Although early HIV diagnosis is crucial for longevity, women are more likely to be diagnosed late because they are not considered a high-risk group

Sport, music, Scouts … it’s time to end the relentless treadmill of kids’ extracurricular activities and re-embrace civilisation

There are no uniforms to remember, no bags to pack, no mad dashes across suburbs at this time of year. Even dinner can be eaten while seated