Drug overdose deaths in the nation's second-most populous state have hit a 10-year high, with illicit drugs playing a part.

Australian teenagers are seeking out health information from social media but more than a third of those surveyed say it is impacting their body image.

A woman uttered five striking words to her family from her hospital bed before she died of complications arising from her pursuit of a healthier life.

An ancient Hindu practice involving blowing into a shell has shown promise in treating symptoms of sleep apnoea.

Australians living with insomnia are reminded that a new treatment is on the horizon – with clinical trial sites actively recruiting now. MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avecho ...

Bangladesh has experienced a sharp rise in dengue cases with the mosquito-borne disease killing 101 people and infecting 24,183 so far this year.

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Purpose-built teaching hospital caring for a population of more than 260,000 people. They offer medical services such as elective surgery, emergency care, aged care, obstetrics, mental health, ...

Ben Pieyre has seen the language and actions around mental health transform during his two decades working in construction. Not usually considered a "touchy-feely" industry, it took some time for ...

You've passed your exams, ticked off your competencies, and now you're staring down the biggest hurdle of your degree ...

We are excited to welcome you to the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) team as a Social Worker within our Continuum of Care Department. This position is based across our Fitzroy, East ...