The first case of monkeypox has been recorded in WA, and there’s concern it will spark a new wave of stigma and homophobia, given high ratio of infections among men who are gay or bi-sexual.
John Flint
A trainee doctor accused of twice raping a fellow medical student after a night of boozy celebrations has faced a Perth court on crutches.
Sarah Steger
Australia will lead the globe for research into type 1 diabetes in children following the launch of the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre based right here in Perth.
Kellie Balaam
The son of a leading Perth surgeon has been allowed to continue his training as an intern in a public hospital despite being accused of sexually assaulting a fellow medical student at a boozy celebration.
Shannon Hampton
The Australian National Health and Medical Council examined the use of e-cigarettes and found that those who smoke electronically are more likely to turn to tobacco.
Briana Fiore
Going on a holiday has a a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing and can even benefit people with dementia, Perth researchers have found.
A NSW inquiry is examining a bill designed to give medicinal cannabis users a defence against drug driving charges for taking their prescribed medication.
Jack Gramenz
A holistic cancer treatment centre set to support WA patients fighting the insidious disease will honour Perth girl Milli Lucas, who lost her battle with brain cancer and captured hearts across Australia.
The State Administrative Tribunal has passed judgement on an aged care nurse who put dozens of vulnerable elderly residents at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Legionella bacteria has returned to a busy Perth hospital.
Doctors are worried about a savage flu season ripping through the WA community this winter, fearing the virus could return with a vengeance after being suppressed by COVID-19.
A commonly prescribed treatment for type 2 diabetes could present a risk of birth defects in boys whose fathers are taking the drug, a study has found.
Jennifer Rigby
Australians suffering from a severe form of eczema will save tens of thousands of dollars after a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
AAP
A series of promising clinical trials, growing global demand and a new wave of government support has seen WA’s psychedelic medicine industry reach new highs.
Kate Purnell
With over 1 million active cases in Australia, it’s the question on the mind of every West Aussie – what do I need to prepare for when the border opens on February 5 and COVID-19 enters the community?
Peter Devlin
A rapid sepsis test in development by WA scientists could help prevent tragic deaths - with the project very personal for one of the researchers.
Charlotte Elton
Desperate to kick a cold? A new research survey suggests this common element could speed up your recovery
Australian Medical Association boss Omar Khorshid has hit out against States for pausing elective surgeries as hospital systems buckle under the latest wave of COVID-19.
Sarah Ison
Antibodies from a llama called Winter have blunted the virulence of coronavirus infections, including variants, in laboratory testing, Belgian researchers say.
Clement Rossignol
A drug usually used to treat type 2 diabetes is becoming a game changer for Australians looking to lose weight. Michele Hynes, who has lost 22 kilos, says it has totally changed her life.
Kimberley Caines
My ideal last day involves catching a 20kg pink snapper and watching my two live-in carers — the granddaughters of Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer — prepare it for dinner. But that seems unlikely.
Ben Harvey
Health authorities in WA have ‘discarded’ hundreds of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, prompting opposition health spokeswoman Libby Mettam to call for better access to all available vaccine stock.
Joe Spagnolo
The COVID-19 Delta strain is the most contagious variant to date, but experts warn we will continue to see even more transmissible — or more deadly — versions emerge unless people get vaccinated.
As few as 17 WA doctors and nurses have begun the necessary training to help terminally ill people end their lives, five days ahead of new laws coming into effect.
Angela Pownall
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