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Ivan Glusica/Pexels The cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues to grow. The World Health Organization reports that as of May 6 there were eight cases, three of whom are confirmed by laboratory testing as hantavirus. In recent days, we heard three passengers had died. Now some passengers a...

Helena Lopes/Pexels If you’ve decided to separate from your partner, and you have kids together, it’s normal to worry about the potential impact on them. Although some studies have shown a higher risk of mental health problems for children of divorced parents, separation is not inherently harmful....

Maskot/Getty Images Most people know about “good” and “bad” cholesterol. But few realise there is another type called lipoprotein(a). It can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people who do everything right. This lesser-known cholesterol particle, often written as Lp(a), is gainin...

The beaches of Sydney’s Royal National Park have been disrupted by a pungent odour. And its source is drawing in more than just seagulls. A 25-tonne sperm whale is rotting on the rock platform of Era Beach. This spectacular sight is drawing in curious spectators and hungry predators. The humans are...

Yan Krukau/Pexels Petrol. Groceries. Electricity. Rent. The cost-of-living crisis is squeezing household budgets from every direction, and private health insurance premiums have just joined the list. From April 1, the average premium rose by 4.41%. Consumer group Choice notes average premiums for...

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its Results Report, highlighting measurable improvements in people’s health worldwide in 2025, despite funding cuts affecting both the organization and the broader global health sector. Published at a pivotal moment for global health, the Results Re...

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Getty Images Primary care – the kind delivered by general practice (GP) clinics – is the backbone of every health system. When it works, we barely notice it. It keeps people healthy, detects problems early, coordinates care and keeps people out of hospital. But across many high-income countries, d...