Unable to chew food properly, Daniel withdrew $67,000 from superannuation to fix his teeth. But he didn't realise that tax rules would drain an additional $19,000 from his retirement savings.
How two sisters helped their stepbrother start a family in the ultimate act of love
Miley is the first baby to be delivered via altruistic surrogacy in the North West Queensland outback, where healthcare with a reputation as hard to access has brought a family's dreams to life.
Photo shows Dads and MileyNew sleep study could be 'game-changer' for millions of Australians suffering from chronic pain
A new study investigating the link between sleep and pain could fundamentally change the way doctors and clinicians treat people with chronic pain.
Photo shows a woman smiling on a beachNurses, midwives to receive 3pc backdated pay rise after union accepts government recommendation
NSW Health will begin paying an interim 3 per cent wage increase to nurses and midwives, with the union accepting a recommendation from the Industrial Relations Commission to enter into four weeks of negotiation.
Photo shows Two young nurses in sunglasses hold cardboard posters protesting nurses pay ratesBreaking taboos: Addressing periods and sports bra science in female athlete training
They're already scoring goals on the field, but now these high-performance footballers are levelling up with a female-focused health training program.
Photo shows Three girls standing together in soccer training gearCyberbullying a 'catalyst' for teenage girls developing eating disorders
Girls as young as 14 are considering diets and cosmetic procedures after bouts of cyberbullying, researchers say.
Photo shows A teenager sits at her desk and is on her phone with her pet cat sits nearby.Turning cattle feed into nutritional flour for aged care residents
Lupin is traditionally used to feed cattle in Australia but aged care facilities are now adding it to their residents' food. The nutritional results experienced in the program are being labelled as "remarkable".
Photo shows A composite image of flour made from lupin and lupin beans still on the plant.'It's cruel' and 'He'll grow out of it': Parents' decision to medicate their children is met with judgement
When Andrew Leech trained as a GP 11 years ago, he thought the main issues he'd be seeing in children would be coughs and colds. He wasn't anticipating the wave of children and teens battling mental health problems.
Photo shows Kristen and Warren look down at their son Patrick, both smiling, as he pats a cat on the head.Many Australians struggle with chronic diseases. Daisy believes native 'superfood' could improve their health
Food insecurity leads to disastrous health outcomes for the most the isolated. Some believe a focus on native ingredients could help turn things around.
Photo shows She sits beside the red road with a rake and bucketHeidi was told her daughter would struggle to walk. Now she's a champion runner
When Maia Shoecraft was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler in a small rural town, her mum went back to university to help her.
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Photo shows A woman and girl stretching on a patch of grass while looking at each otherHigh-profile Australian industry players part of invite-only social network where pro-chemical lobby shares 'wiki' dossiers of known critics
This social network, hosting figureheads of the pro-chemical lobby, can't be tracked down in a Google search. It collates "wiki dossiers" of vocal opponents of pesticides and chemicals along with advice on how to influence public discourse. Among its members are high-profile Australian industry players.
Photo shows A graphic illustrating a social network of the pro-chemical lobbyQld sexual assault patient waited nine hours for forensic medical examination, report finds
Queensland Health does not know how many sexual assault victims have experienced delays in receiving medical care at its hospitals, a new report has found.
Photo shows Red emergency signage and entrance of the Queensland Children's Hospital at South Brisbane.Torres Strait Islanders attending ‘too many funerals’
Torres Strait leaders want action on dire health outcomes in their region
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 36 seconds.Nurse who can see local hospital from her driveway commutes interstate to make more money
At the level she works at in NSW, Erica Roberts says the equivalent pay in Queensland is an extra $4 an hour and she can make greater super contributions. Wage negotiations between the union and state government are ongoing.
Photo shows A woman standing in front of some shrubs.Antimicrobial resistance could be one of the biggest threats to human health
Some experts say antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health. Today global leaders are discussing the problem at the UN General Assembly.
Has Video Duration: 6 minutes 48 seconds.Health officials say 'communication could have been better' after 7yo turned away from hospital
Hunter New England Health and NSW Ambulance have apologised to a mother for the distress caused when her sick son was turned away from the local hospital because he arrived by ambulance.
Photo shows Boy laying in hospital bed.'They basically just exploit you': Young people claim they are getting ripped-off at the dentist
Young people going for regular dental check-ups claim they are being charged hundreds of dollars for unnecessary work.
Photo shows Clsoe up of young woman at the dentists, getting an invisalign installed in her mouth.Telehealth technology to bring medicinal cannabis trial to regional Queensland palliative patients
Palliative patients in regional areas are needed for a new trial into medicinal cannabis, which could help transform access to end-of-life care research.
Photo shows A close up of a medicinal cannabis flower showing the THC tricones.NSW government announces change to how the pill can be accessed
The NSW government says a trial contraceptive pill scheme will be made permanent from this Saturday. It allows women who use the pill to get a 12-month refill from a pharmacist without a new script.
Photo shows A photo of a contraceptive pill packet for a story about why women are turning away from the pill.Federal government to foot entire bill for specialised heart centre in Tasmania's north
Days after Tasmania's Liberal government cops flak over no funds being allocated to Launceston's promised heart centre in the state budget, Prime Minister Albanese announces the Federal government would foot the entire bill.
Photo shows Cars rush past a modern building fronted with opaque glass panels.Antidepressants, antipsychotics and stimulants up: Why are children taking more mental health medications?
The rate of psychiatric medication prescribed to Australian children and teenagers has more than doubled in the past 10 years, according to new government data.
Photo shows A generic image showing a young person's hands holding a depiction of a messy brain.