Two weeks ago #MyMedicare quietly launched and since then some GPs have started offering priority appointments to those who sign up. Get the facts about the scheme here. #Health #medicare abc.net.au/news/health/20…

Did you know menopause hormone therapy or #HRT can slow the accelerated bone loss women experience around #menopause? Some say doctors haven't been "confident" to prescribe it for this purpose, despite strong evidence for it #health #WomensHealth abc.net.au/news/health/20…

New Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant COVID vaccines to be rolled out across Australia from December 11. "It's a much better match for what's going around at the moment," Prof Paul Griffin says. #health #Covid abc.net.au/news/health/20…

Love this yarn by jack ryan 🙏 It's got everything: sick art, Hank Green, gaming and ROMANCE

You might have seen recent headlines about chemicals in tampons... I decided to take a look at the science and find out whether 'organic' means safer. abc.net.au/news/health/20…

Just went to the opening of the new Lewis Hermann Reserve. Anthony Albanese spoke and a woman, holding a baby, showed up with a protest sign about Palestine 🍉 Police tried to forcibly remove her. A shameful response, real failure for politicians in attendance to be an ethical bystander

Do you actually know how a hot day affects you physically and mentally? And is it true we can adapt as the world keeps warming? Tyne Logan, Emma and I collaborated to bring you the stories of Harry, Kim and Margaret. shorturl.at/wyY07 abc.net.au/news/health/20…

🌊There's a wave of COVID happening now in Australia; ✅An updated vaccine is available from today; 🧩It better matches circulating sub-variant; 🤞It probably gives slightly better protection; 👍People in older age groups or with risk factors should check if booster due. 1/2

“The crisis in #Gaza is a man-made disaster compounded by dehumanizing language and the use of food, water and fuel as instruments of war. The humanitarian operation has fast become one of the most complex and challenging in the world.” - Philippe Lazzarini

Whoa. Sydney Morning Herald (The Sydney Morning Herald) reports that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC Australia) sacked award-winning Australian-Lebanese host Antoinette Lattouf after a "high-level and coordinated letter-writing campaign from pro-Israel lobbyists." smh.com.au/business/workp…

#MEAAmedia members at the ABC today called on managing director David Anderson to urgently meet with staff and address growing concerns about outside interference, culturally unsafe management practices and to stand up for journalism without fear or favour. #PressFreedom

Congratulations to Sally Sara & staff RN Breakfast for a highly professional demonstration of #IndependentJournalism & integrity - also to all staff who stood up for independence. Public depends on staff to protect independence

ABC's treatment of Antoinette Lattouf gets a response in Canberra. Ed Husic: people expressing their views peacefully should not feel like their jobs are on the line. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

episode of sex and the city where big is cooking and he says “you have to brown the garlic before you put in the onions.” That’s not true

I loved learning about this topic. Being in space isn't easy for the human mind and depression and inter-personal conflict have actually lead to the early termination of some missions. So how can we prepare people for a three-year trip to Mars? abc.net.au/news/health/20…

Finally escaping the horrors of the Gaza Strip and holding onto hope for some reprieve, Hani has found himself trapped in visa limbo. abc.net.au/news/2024-03-1…

Flu vaccination rates were low last year. And as RACGP Vice President Michael Clements told Paige Cockburn it's heartbreaking to see people suffer from something preventable, particularly pregnant women and young children. Make sure you're vaccinated in 2024. abc.net.au/news/health/20…

A pineapple spray to prevent recurring UTIs - yep it's a thing and other vaccines are in the works too. Here's my yarn on this condition that often doesn't get enough attention #UTI #health abc.net.au/news/health/20…

Take a listen to this week's episode of The Health Report where I spoke to Tegan Taylor about the surprising link between ACL injuries and breast support abc.net.au/listen/program…

Escaping winter Down Under and heading off for a 'Eurosummer' soon? It's absolutely cooking over there - tomorrow it will be 40C in Madrid - so I looked at how we can help our bodies acclimatise abc.net.au/news/health/20…