Significant new findings on blood and breast cancers Emerging news could have important implications for GPs and their patients.
One in nine Australian women aged 40–44 has endometriosis A new AIHW report has shed light on women living with endometriosis, but there are fears the numbers may actually be much higher.
New pill testing report released Seven drugs at this year’s Groovin’ the Moo festival contained a toxic substance linked to previous deaths, according to the report.
‘It’s mis-sold as an insurance policy’: Fertility expert on egg freezing Dr Raelia Lew explores what GPs need to know about elective egg freezing.
Victoria passes birth certificate reforms Transgender and gender-diverse people in Victoria will be free to change the sex on their birth certificate without gender-reassignment surgery.
Are weight loss apps the best way to address obesity in children? Targeting kids with a weight loss app could perpetuate body image issues and lead to disordered eating.
Australia’s overdose crisis is ‘getting worse’ The last five years have seen a major increase in heroin, stimulant and polydrug overdoses, according to a new report.
Stepped-care model developed to improve youth mental health A new online service aims to help identify previously unknown students who are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Advocates hail ‘game changing’ PBS listing of buprenorphine Harm-reduction advocates have long called for an end to the surprisingly high cost of opioid substitution therapy.
Q&A: Parechovirus and general practice newsGP speaks with two experts about a virus that is relatively new to Australia and can be particularly severe in young children.