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Major WA study to help Australians looking to start a family

A groundbreaking WA study has helped prospective parents discover whether they might pass on a severe genetic condition to their children.

Hannah Cross

HealthCommentsPremiumAustralian charity funds perinatal mental health course

A charity supporting the mental health of expectant parents has launched a fully-funded tertiary qualification to address the nationwide shortage of perinatal mental health specialists amid skyrocketing demand.

Hannah Cross

HealthPlea to end the nation's kidney dialysis dependence

Kidney disease advocates are calling for earlier treatment, increased research and more organ transplants to end Australia's dependence on outdated dialysis.

Aaron Bunch

HealthPremiumHome tests for STIs to improve access but not diagnosis

Home tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea could be available within weeks but the jury is out on how effective they will be in reducing infection rates.

Emily Verdouw

Food for thoughtCommentsThe huge change benefitting WA hospital patients

Hospitals are not the most popular places to be but one massive change has given Aussies at this private health carer’s medical facilities reason to smile.

HealthCorporate giants urged to stand tall against violence

Major energy retailers, banks and utility companies are urging the rest of corporate Australia to increase action on family violence in a bid to help survivors.

Holly Hales

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Social media risks and benefits for our children

While there are some benefits to social media, excessive use among young people comes with a whole range of problems, psychologist Jessica Heller-Bhatt writes.

Jessica Heller-Bhatt

HealthCommentsPremiumChristmas holidays under threat as COVID cases surge in WA

A new wave of COVID-19 infections is building in WA and could peak in the lead-up to or during the Christmas holiday season.

John Flint

HealthPremiumCall for government action to address men's suicide

Men's suicide prevention advocates are calling for more government action to address the issue on International Men's Day.

Aaron Bunch

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Gary MartinPremium
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Avoid ‘hangxiety’ pace your drinks this festive season

As the festive season approaches, pacing yourself with celebratory drinks could spare you more than just a hangover but might also help you dodge a double shot of regret the next morning.

Gary Martin

HealthPremiumAt least 400 dead as Bangladesh dengue outbreak worsens

Rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season are driving a surge in deadly dengue infections across Bangladesh.

Ruma Paul

HealthPremiumMind check: should schools track kids' mental health?

Australian schools will have access to a government-funded digital tool to support students' mental health but some question whether it will be effective.

Emily Verdouw

‘Not tonight, dear’CommentsThe rise of the sexless relationship

Sex is off the agenda for an increasing number of couples, but how essential is it for a happy, healthy relationship?

Katie Hampson

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John NewnhamComments
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Preventing early births could improve behaviour in schools

Every year in WA, 3000 babies are born too early. For many, their early birth will forever prevent them from achieving the health and wellbeing that should have been their right.

John Newnham

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Running with Tony ButiCommentsPremium
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Biomechanics trailblazer changed way public sees exercise

Distinguished Emeritus Professor Bruce Elliott of The University of Western Australia had a major influence on my academic career, supervising my physical education honours thesis.

David Reed

HealthCommentsAuthorities issue warning after mpox cases spike in Perth

Authorities have issued a warning after a series of locally-acquired mpox cases in Perth.

Do-it-yourselfVideoCommentsWA in world-first as health breakthrough kits hit shelves

West Aussie men are the first in the world to be able to take a test that previously had to be done in a clinic from the comfort of their own homes.

Troy de Ruyter

HealthCommentsWA records most accidental poisoning deaths in Australia

More West Australians have died from accidental poisonings from using drugs and alcohol than any other State and Territory across the country.

Claire Sadler

HealthPremiumLoneliness epidemic among older and younger Australians

An epidemic of loneliness has spawned a host of poor health outcomes for Australians with urgent preventative measures needed, an inquiry has been told.

Alex Mitchell and Samantha Lock

HealthCommentsPremiumMettam’s fiery claims against minister over new hospital

Liberal leader Libby Mettam has claimed Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson misrepresented a research paper to justify the re-location of the new Women and Babies Hospital to Murdoch.

Hannah Cross

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Healthy food should be affordable no matter where you live

We all know that poor nutrition is linked to illnesses such as diabetes, which can lead to kidney disease.

Malarndirri McCarthy

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The West Australian exclusive
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Groundbreaking changes coming for ruptured eardrum sufferers

West Australians could be the first in the world to trial a prosthetic device that repairs chronic ruptured eardrums. 

Claire Sadler

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‘Childish’Comments
The West Australian exclusive
Perth mum slams minister’s comments over daughter’s death

The mum of a toddler who died unexpectedly has called out the Health Minister’s ‘inappropriate’ parliamentary response to her case.

Jerrie Demasi

Hot in the cityCommentsSubsidies to help West Aussies combat high heat this summer

The City of Rockingham is one of three pilot sites chosen for a program aiming to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat. 

Rachel Fenner