High immunisation rates 'save lives'

Health Minister Tanya Plibersek says targeting kids whose vaccinations are not up to date will save lives.

Older people urged to protect their eyes

Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose says eating healthy food can reduce the risk of blindness.

Doctors condemn cap on training expenses

Australian doctors fear they may not be able to keep up with the latest medical developments.

Mentally ill may die 30 years too early

Mentally ill people can lose 30 years of life because of physical health problems.

New genetic study hopes to cure anorexia

Qld researchers are conducting a world first study to investigate the genetic links behind anorexia.

McDonald's can't shake criticism

McDonald's has again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets itself to children.

Obesity increase prompts warnings

State and federal governments have been called on to urgently tackle the growing problem of obesity.

Breastmilk fights baby infections

Scientists say breastmilk helps fight infections in babies and their mothers.

Childhood acne takes parents by surprise

Parents are being taken by surprise as an increasing number of children start suffering acne problems.

Breakthrough in cancer research in WA

Targeting specific cells in the body can reverse the effects of cancer on the immune system, research shows.

Qld opposition to introduce vaccine bill

Queensland's opposition is calling for law changes to allow child care centres to ban unvaccinated children.

Upper house votes down right to die bill

A euthanasia bill has been defeated in the NSW upper house.

Man in life-saving face transplant

Polish doctors have carried out the world's first life-saving face transplant.

Swiss closer to solving ageing mystery

Swiss researchers say they are close to unlocking the mystery of ageing with the use of antibiotics.

Aged care 'needs more beds and funds'

Peter Cosgrove says Australia needs 83,000 more aged care beds to care for the growing elderly population.

Scientists optimistic of AIDS cure

Concept flu vaccine may be breakthrough

Big hospitals report high infection rate

Japan tests breast cancer therapy

Qld health complaints rise by 33%

UK hails brain disease breakthrough

WA teen exercise rates alarming

Traffic 'making Sydney workers sick'

Psychiatric treatment angers advisers

Expert in bid to explain childhood pain

SARS-like virus claims new life in Saudi

Many new mums face mental illness

Sleep problems an Alzheimer's 'warning'

Active video gaming healthy for children

Australian woman dies from tuberculosis

Green tea to beat acne

Sugary link found to kidney stones

Bid to control high blood pressure

Heart treatment needs intensive care

Cancer funding will 'save lives'

Cholera patients treated in Haiti