Health

Rebecca Ode has lost an eye and is recovering from 14 hours of surgery after being found on Nusa Lembongan island in Bali with head injuries.

Greg Messer almost died when he went into cardiac arrest during a triathlon, but his life was saved thanks to the actions of CPR-trained bystanders.

Experts think exposure to traumatic content on social media, such as uncensored images coming out of the Middle East, can give some people PTSD. So what signs should you look out for, and how can you protect yourself?

St Vincent's is planning to end its contract with private health insurer nib after negotiations for renewal broke down.  

The state government blames COVID-19 and record floods for a lack of progress on its pledge to build a dialysis centre in Halls Creek as Indigenous health leaders vent about a lack of consultation.

South Australia's public health department suspends 10 staff over allegations they "inappropriately" accessed the medical records of a patient ABC News understands to be the SA police commissioner's son. 

Disability groups say federal budget funding cuts will leave them less able to support vulnerable Australians as the government rolls out widespread changes to services and supports. 

There are fears of more overdoses as nitazenes infiltrate Australia's underground drug supply, with occasional recreational drug users warned the synthetic opioid is being found in drugs like cocaine.

Tulani White thought the biggest barrier to achieving her dream would be getting into university. But as she prepares to enter an overwhelmed health system, the fifth-year med student is already burnt out by financial stress.

The 53-year-old from Padstow remembers getting cold and collapsing. Over the next hour, a machine worked to keep his brain and vital organs functioning.

A warm bowl of porridge is many people's go-to winter breakfast but it can leave us hungry. Here are tips from nutritionists to make porridge more filling.

North-east Victorian residents express their anger about possible hospital service mergers as discussions about the future of the state's healthcare system intensify.

Edwina Murphy has type 2 diabetes, and with financial help she now uses a device that easily measures her blood sugar level. An inquiry is due to report on whether the 1.3 million Australians with type 2 diabetes will no longer be priced out.

Pole dancing has a raunchy reputation, but fitness instructor Stacey Windsor says its physical and mental health benefits can transform lives — and she's starting with her small home town. 

Non-fatal strangulation, or choking during sex, is becoming mainstream among young people in Australia — fuelled by pornography and popular culture. It's prompted concerns that those engaging in the practice are not aware of the serious health risks.

It's the first time in more than 50 years that an infectious disease is among the five leading causes of death in Australia.

The first study tracking the murder of children by parents in domestic violence situations is released.

The cost of some vital medicines are set to significantly decrease after being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

The Gold Coast will host the state's second pill-testing clinic from July as the first of its kind in Brisbane is deemed a "success".

Without anywhere safe and secure to call home, Hailey felt like she didn't have a future. Her grades crashed and her mental health suffered. She's not alone. 

These desert lifeguards want more remote swimming pools to be reopened, revitalised, and maintained to unlock the many benefits they offer. 

There are no practical means to collect or recycle vapes, and most end up as electronic waste in landfill. Some are simply thrown on the street as litter. So what's really inside vapes?

Three palliative care nurses with decades of experience alongside death share their lessons on how to live and die well.

The manufacture, supply and installation of this common kitchen benchtop material is outlawed from this week on. For silicosis sufferers, it's a step forward all too late.

After struggling through her final year at school and hustling in a 9-5 job, Sophia Antoncic packed up and moved to a tropical island. She hasn't looked back.