Health

Is eating a beef burger worse for your health than eating a lean grass-fed steak? And how much red meat should we really be eating? Katherine Livingstone weighs the evidence.

The Victorian government vows to make it easier for parents of sick children to escalate concerns about their hospital care, after a spike in the number of children who died or experienced serious harm in healthcare settings.

Alcoa could have its current plans to mine assessed by WA's environmental watchdog for the first time in history, following drinking water concerns.

An Adelaide barbershop that bans women from entering its premises in order to provide its clients with a "male sanctuary" has applied for an exemption to the Equal Opportunity Act.

Coleen Kehoe became a paraplegic after a mountain bike riding accident. Adaptive bikes and trails have helped her, and husband Rick, get back on the track together. 

Homicide detectives are still trying to get to the bottom of a suspected mushroom poisoning at a family meal in Victoria's east which led to the deaths of three people, who are being mourned as "pillars" of their community.

FIFA is providing assistance to fans with autism, ADHD and PTSD, in the form of sensory rooms, visual cue cards and more. But does more need to be done?

Midwives across the country say workforce shortages are taking a heavy toll on maternity staff and the families they care for.

Revelations the state's gaming regulator routinely tips off pubs and clubs ahead of random compliance checks are "hugely concerning," NSW Premier Chris Minns said.

A judge in Texas rules the state's abortion ban must allow allow exceptions for people with pregnancy complications without doctors fearing they will be criminally charged.

For Linda Berthon, 57, the path to recovery from a shock bowel cancer diagnosis was a winding one, but she has been driven by her ambition to step on the pitch once more.

The homicide squad is investigating after three people died from poisoning after eating mushrooms at Leongatha in South Gippsland. 

While social media has long been called out for presenting narrow ideas of body image, Tamika McCall says her boudoir photography sessions are more fun and empowering than sexy.

World-record-holder Caroline Campbell, who only started running in her fifties, credits the regular habit with her survival.

A new initiative funded by the federal government is helping people living with disabilities and charities connect to reap the mutual benefits of volunteering. 

The next frontier of Australia's concussion crisis isn't on the football field, but in homes across the country, where victims of domestic violence are sustaining brain injuries at staggering rates.

Juliet hopes to study medicine and become a doctor to help address the dire shortage of health professionals in Australia's regions. But her family has been waiting for eight years to gain permanent residency.

Even drinking in moderation — one or two drinks each day over the week — is risky. Here are some tips for incorporating alcohol-free days into your routine.

SA's health minister says an increase in ambulance ramping at the state's public hospitals throughout last month was due to an "incredibly busy" winter, but the opposition says the result is "worse than any month under the former" government.

WA is the only state in Australia where surrogacy access for gay men is illegal, but it also affects single men like Ric De Castro.

Over time, sucking in your stomach can lead to hourglass syndrome, a condition that can cause changes in the appearance of the stomach — and may also affect other parts of the body, writes Adam Taylor.

Owen Wright was at the top of his game when he suffered a massive wipe-out that resulted in bleeding on the brain. With help from his partner, singer-songwriter Kita Alexander, he made an incredible comeback.

From having their seats given away, to being made to feel unwelcome, people with disabilities have long felt on the outer at major events. So what has FIFA been doing to make this Women's World Cup more accessible?

The SA government releases its review into a week's worth of trials across the health system designed to improve its performance — but SA Health has stopped short of committing to implement all of the recommendations. 

A change in regulations will allow WA pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for urinary tract infections, meaning people will no longer have to see their doctor to get a prescription.