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Breast cancer drug set to be added to pbs, saving patients thousands each month

Patients living with an aggressive form of breast cancer could soon save thousands of dollars every month, with the federal government preparing to cover the cost of a crucial life-extending medication through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The drug, Tucatinib, is used…

21 December, 2025

HEALTH·OPINION

A broken promise: Why Australia’s medicine system must catch up with its people

When a country as wealthy and medically advanced as Australia sees its citizens forced to borrow money, crowdfund, or take on second jobs just to afford their prescribed medication, something is deeply wrong. Despite the promises of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS),…

6 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Labor Government to slash medicine prices to $25 despite looming US trade threats

Millions of Australians suffering from chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, severe pain, and menopause are set to benefit from a new policy by the Albanese government that will drastically reduce the price of essential medications to just $25 per prescription. Health…

29 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Revolutionary three-way IVF breakthrough could eradicate mitochondrial disease in babies

A groundbreaking breakthrough in three-way IVF treatment in the UK has resulted in the birth of eight babies, none of whom showed any signs of mitochondrial DNA disease. This disease is passed on from mother to child and affects one in every…

17 July, 2025

HEALTH

National Diabetes Week 2025: Free health checks to help turn the tide on Australia’s type 2 diabetes epidemic

Australians are being offered free health checks at their local Priceline Pharmacy this National Diabetes Week (13–19 July) in an effort to strengthen efforts to prevent type 2 diabetes. Conducted on a digital health station, checks are free, self-service, and take as…

14 July, 2025

HEALTH

Don’t try to be someone else: It’s OK to be yourself

— Lynyrd Skynyrd Three songs, two psychologists, and a philosopher whisper to you: You don’t need to become someone else. You just need to remember who you already are. The Inner Question: Am I enough just as I am? In a world…

11 July, 2025

GREECE·HEALTH

DNA for Sale? The untold story of Greece’s newborn screening scandal

It seemed as though Greece had stepped into a remake of Gattaca—a world where every child’s future is predetermined by genetic analysis, infused with a hint of Orphan Black in the veil of secrecy surrounding it. DNA for Sale? The untold story…

11 July, 2025

HEALTH

The quest for happiness: From Albert Ellis to Neil Young

Why genuine happiness isn’t a hashtag but a way of life—and a journey that takes effort. Happiness isn’t luck. It isn’t a destination but a way of life—a choice that demands action, honesty, and emotional responsibility. This idea connects two seemingly unrelated…

2 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Australia sets tougher PFAS guidelines amid health concerns — But experts warn of high costs

The Australian Government has introduced stricter national limits on cancer-linked “forever chemicals” in drinking water, in a move welcomed by health and environmental experts—but one that could impose significant financial burdens on communities, particularly in regional Australia. The new guidelines were issued…

27 June, 2025

HEALTH

Building a deep and lasting relationship

Building a deep and lasting relationship Part 2: Communication in Relationships—The Art of Acceptance and Its Challenges It’s not that they don’t hear you. It’s not that they ignore your words. It’s simply that you’re speaking from different internal maps. Not because…

5 June, 2025

HEALTH

Why won’t you eat?

Why won’t you eat? – The question that hides a little-known disorder with very real consequences It’s not about being picky. It’s not just a matter of taste. And it’s definitely not bad table manners.Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder — or ARFID —…

28 May, 2025

HEALTH

Eating away at stress: How emotions trigger bulimic/binge eating episodes

In today’s globalized world, where people of all ages move at a fast pace, food often becomes something more than simple nourishment. We often catch ourselves eating with gluttony or even engaging in bulimic episodes (binge eating episodes).But how is it that,…

16 May, 2025

HEALTH

Laughing Gas Shows Promise in Treating Severe Depression, Australian Study Finds

A major Australian study has found that nitrous oxide — commonly known as laughing gas — may offer new hope for people suffering from treatment-resistant depression. The trial, led by Monash University professors Paul Myles and Jayashri Kulkarni, involved 81 Victorian adults…

13 May, 2025

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Breast cancer drug set to be added to pbs, saving patients thousands each month

A broken promise: Why Australia’s medicine system must catch up with its people

Labor Government to slash medicine prices to $25 despite looming US trade threats

Revolutionary three-way IVF breakthrough could eradicate mitochondrial disease in babies

National Diabetes Week 2025: Free health checks to help turn the tide on Australia’s type 2 diabetes epidemic

Don’t try to be someone else: It’s OK to be yourself

DNA for Sale? The untold story of Greece’s newborn screening scandal

The quest for happiness: From Albert Ellis to Neil Young

Australia sets tougher PFAS guidelines amid health concerns — But experts warn of high costs

Building a deep and lasting relationship

Why won’t you eat?

Eating away at stress: How emotions trigger bulimic/binge eating episodes

Laughing Gas Shows Promise in Treating Severe Depression, Australian Study Finds

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