Medicine

“We will get through this together.”

“We’re here for all our patients.”

Is cannabis really a safe medical alternative to conventional medicine?

More than what you think.

So much so, that the common UTI medications may soon become ineffective...

An amazing breakthrough may be the answer to early cancer detection.

Manuka honey’s powerful properties can help combat infections, heal wounds, clear up skin conditions and give a daily energy boost.

Plot twist: his new doctor was so confident in curing abilities that he also injected himself with the actor’s HIV-positive blood.

Ear, nose and throat surgeries and diagnostic imaging are among the first services to face the axe

Sydney man Spiros Kotsialos had never smoked when he was diagnosed with throat cancer, after going to the doctors five times and being told it was ‘just a sinus infection’

How to treat conjunctivitis in young children

Surgeons say they expect the penis to start working in a matter of months, developing urinary function, sensation and, eventually, the ability to have sex.

The "miracle" medication that was supposed to relieve these women's debilitating illness has had unexpected side effects which have ruined their lives. Now, they're fighting back.

After chasing after the future for medical advancements, Australia's new technology tactic will see doctors go "old school" - prehistoric in fact.

Three cheers for champagne.

Dr Saxon Smith is passionate about skin cancer, and what he shares with The Weekly curl your toes.

It's a day that I know has given hope to many of these families ... if we can bring relief to these poor children, who wouldn't want to do that?

A recent poll by one of Australia's leading research firms has revealed that 92 per cent of Australians are in favour of legalising medical marijuana.

During DNA paternity testing a man discovered his twin, who was never born, fathered his son.

I feel like if I treat the babies like I would want someone to treat my baby when I’m not there, that’s the most important thing.

Scientists have discovered how the gene linked to obesity makes people fat, providing the possibility for an entirely new treatment regime that may be even more important than diet and exercise.

There is a common misconception that we can somehow plan for our labour, but the truth is it's out of our hands and we should be thankful to get through it alive.

Researchers have discovered that sperm may use "harpoons" to fertilise eggs.

“I don’t think about it! I just do it.”

He is zooming around the house.

A top fertility expert has come out and told women they should try to have a baby sooner rather than later, warning they may not have as much time to start a family as they would like.

Ever had a quick nap on the job? Welcome to the club.

Avery Fitzgerald was just two years old when his mother started noticing something weird about her photos of him.

Surgery in Australia has become an obscene boys’ club for some, ruled by innuendo and sexual harassment. But there are whistle-blower female surgeons fighting the system – at great personal cost.

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has a very clear message for the parents: get your kids vaccinated.

Some of us have had devastating heartbreaks and some disastrous relationships, but what are the effects of never having to suffer from the real pains of love?

With the number of skin cancer cases on the rise, awareness, sun safety and early detection remain vital. Despite growing awareness of sun safety, cases of skin cancer continue to rise with the disease now affecting two in three Australians under 70 – people aged 50+ particularly at risk. While skin cancer comes in various […]

A study conducted by the University of London as found that Tamoxifen – a drug that blocks the effects of estrogen in the area, and costs just a few cents per day – said that hundreds of thousands of British women were not being the offered the drug. Authors of the study Havecalled for a […]

A life-changing medicine is now available to cystic fibrosis sufferers, as Kalydeco – the trading name for ivacaftor - has today been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

When it comes to children’s health, there are few topics more emotionally polarising than vaccination. Granted, the vast majority of Australian kids receive their scheduled jabs. Yet among the small minority of parents who refuse them and argue for the right to abstain, the opposition is often vehement. In response, there’s been a growing chorus […]

He's a miracle worker who fits amputees with radical robotic limbs. Yet, just how did he escape his life in war-torn Iraq to become a Porsche-driving Sydney surgeon? Clair Weaver reports.

A US woman has been sentenced to six months in prison after forging mammogram results which risked the lives of hundreds of women.

Actor, genius, rock star, or aristocrat. These are the options a UK website gives women choosing the potential father of their children. No they aren’t profiles on some exclusive dating agency, but a sperm bank offering a catalogue of VIP donors to women with a penchant for privileged backgrounds or celebrity status. Related: My dad […]

A seven-year-old girl has woken from a coma after listening to her favourite Adele song on the radio, just minutes after doctors told her parents to say goodbye to their daughter. Charlotte Neve suffered a brain haemorrhage in her sleep in April. She was taken to Leeds Hospital in the UK where she underwent surgery […]

Juggling might seem like something best left to professional clowns, but a new study has found it can increase the size of your brain. Research conducted by the Department of Clinical Neurology at Oxford University, found activities that test the mind and body at the same time seem to increase the brain’s ‘white matter’ — […]

Are you at risk of this life-threatening cancer? Read on for the signs you should not ignore. It’s the silent killer that even experienced doctors find hard to diagnose. What woman hasn’t suffered bloating, odd weight loss and back pain? Common health complaints such as these can be a sign of something more worrying — […]

Trust what the doctor says, we are told, so when is it okay to get a second, third or even fourth opinion? Professor Kerryn Phelps explains. The question of second opinions comes up all the time in medical practice. The type you may be most familiar with are the referrals to specialists in a particular […]

St George Hospital is refusing to release any details of an epidural blunder that left a young mother crippled, fuelling concerns that the public health system is not being held accountable for its mistakes. Grace Wang, 32, suffered massive damage to her nervous system, leaving her in a wheelchair and unable to hold her newborn […]

Researchers are growing human hearts in test tubes with hopes of ending long waiting lists for transplants. Scientists at the University of Minnesota in the US created the organs by “stripping” cells from the hearts of deceased people, leaving behind a tough protein skeleton, known as a ‘ghost heart’. They then coated eight ‘ghost hearts’ […]

The catastrophic medical accident at Sydney’s St George Hospital that confined Grace Wang to a wheelchair and deprived her of the ability to hold her baby son has prompted a review of epidural procedures across the NSW health system. Grace, 32, had antiseptic injected into her spinal instead of anaesthetic after a mix up between […]

Grace Wang is the victim of one of Australia’s most shocking medical mistakes. During birth, her epidural was filled with antiseptic instead of anaesthetic. Today she is severely handicapped and unable to lift her baby. Here, The Weekly‘s Michael Sheather discusses his emotional interview with Grace. One of the great privileges of working for The […]

Grace Wang is the victim of one of Australia’s most shocking medical mistakes. During birth, her epidural was filled with antiseptic instead of anaesthetic. Today she is severely handicapped and unable to lift her baby. Sometimes it’s a touch on her face. Sometimes it’s a look exchanged across a meal. Sometimes it’s a shared tear. […]

You may already know that cranberry juice and its freeze-dried extracts can help to treat and prevent recurrent cystitis, but Czech researchers have also found cranberries can help prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia in men. Researchers writing in the British Journal of Nutrition have found that cranberry’s protective effects can also help men who are suffering […]

February is Australia’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and The Weekly wants every woman to know the signs and risks associated with this disease. Most women with ovarian cancer experience at least one symptom of the disease in the year prior to their diagnosis. Abdominal bloating, abdominal or back pain, appetite loss or feeling full quickly, […]

With a range of different sports medicine experts available, let’s take a closer look on what services are on offer from physiotherapists, myotherapists and exercise physiologists. Physiotherapists Physiotherapy is a drug-free therapy and some techniques employed include soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, manipulation, exercise and stretches, traction, ergonomic advice, remedial exercises, postural assessment, correction advice […]

With a range of different sports medicine experts available, we take a closer look at what services are on offer from physiotherapists, myotherapists and exercise physiologists.

Regular self-examination reduces your risk of many diseases. These 10 safe and painless health checks could save your life. 1.Know your breasts.Look at your breasts in the mirror and feel them with soapy hands while you’re in the shower. Check for changes at least once a month. For further information, visit The Cancer Council at […]