Future risks for child cancer survivors even times higher than general population - last updated 6 September 2010
SURVIVORS of childhood cancer in Australia face more than seven times the risk of dying of cancer in later life, And they are at nearly five times the risk of being affected by a second cancer
Cocaine epidemic in NSW - last updated 5 September 2010
The state's top crime expert says NSW is in the grip of a cocaine epidemic.
Aussies unsympathetic towards smokers - last updated 29 August 2010
Research finds Australians are the world's least likely to show compassion for lung cancer sufferers, given the disease's link to smoking.
Protein link to severe asthma discovered - last updated 30 August 2010
A molecular key to severe asthma has been discovered that may lead to new diagnostic tests and treatments.
NSW accused of hospital report secrecy - last updated 20 August 2010
The New South Wales opposition says the state government is withholding key hospital performance reports to prevent its healthcare failures being exposed before the federal election.
Vic govt announces $265m health plan - last updated 15 August 2010
The Victorian government has announced $265 million in health and hospital projects to come out of the national agreement signed earlier this year.
Asbestos still poses global threat - last updated 15 August 2010
The threat posed by asbestos has not passed, says an Australian expert who warns against complacency and the deadly product's ongoing use in developing countries.
Australian Government Health Reform - last updated 2nd July, 2010
Health reform is designed to significantly improve and modernise Australia’s health system. This will mean the largest change to our health, hospitals and aged care system since the introduction of Medicare.