Health

Many people in regional Australia want an end to daylight saving, including those that passed a motion this week at the NSW Farmers Conference, and there is growing evidence to support them.

Dysphagia is common among aged care residents and can often lead to dehydration and malnutrition but many don't know its warning signs. Here is what to look for.

Hordes of Aussies are trading scarves for singlets and going north of the equator where deadly heatwaves are in full force. But it takes time to adapt to extreme heat so preparing before you go is essential.

The family of a toddler who died at a Perth hospital say they will consider taking legal action if their son's death isn't investigated further.

The Ambulance Union says it's losing confidence in the SA government's ability to fix the ramping crisis before the next election.

South Australian authorities issue a public warning after a highly toxic synthetic opioid more powerful than morphine was linked to seven fatal overdoses.

Economists are blaming cost of living pressures for plummeting birth rates, saying there's been a decline in baby numbers not seen since the 1970s.

The Ambulance Employees Association says it doubts ramping will improve in South Australia before the 2026 state election, and claims an elderly woman was left waiting on a stretcher for an "unbelievable" length of time.

Professor Garry Jennings from the Heart Foundation explains the impact on your body of consuming drinks with extreme levels of caffeine.

Mum-of-four Danielle Gould says every woman should have a choice where they wish to give birth and is calling for a midwifery-led family birthing centre in Bunbury.

Chrystalle had a history of self-harm and was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. One day she presented to the local hospital but was left alone for too long.

Hundreds of illegal energy drinks are seized and two businesses are fined in a crackdown in South Australia on products that breach caffeine safety limits, with health authorities now targeting the suppliers of the products.

SA Health says it is still months away from completing an investigation into a potential privacy breach involving a patient ABC News understands to be Charlie Stevens, the son of the SA Police commissioner.

You've already taken a sick day to recover from a cold and you're feeling a bit better, but still not 100 per cent. So do you go back to work or take another day off?

Millions of Australians live with chronic pain, and a survey has highlighted how broad the impact extends into their lives.

Evelyn Froend has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome which means she wakes every day in chronic pain. She needs to wear braces on many of her joints just to stop them dislocating, but her condition is not well understood by the medical system.

A survey of 2,600 Australians living with chronic pain reveals nearly half of respondents have given up work, while two-thirds report their condition has impacted their family relationships.

Teenagers say an autism diagnosis can help explain why life has been more challenging for them than their peers. But how parents respond to their diagnosis can be crucial. 

The community comes together to grant Audrey Wallace her dream party after being housebound and spending so many milestones in hospital. 

Ben Pettingill, who is 98 per cent blind, needs someone by his side when he runs. With his mate Mike Rolls, the pair has found no shortage of people willing to run and chat about life.

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching, but even elite sportspeople can find themselves unable to perform. Why do athletes "choke" under pressure, and how can they reduce the likelihood of it happening again?

Social interactions and community connection are often some of the first things people living with dementia lose. 

Midwives on the Sunshine Coast are getting ready to assist in Queensland's first state-supported homebirth program, with one baby due in weeks.

You've probably been warned against dwelling on the past, but revisiting fond memories can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of older people. Here are some tips you can use to connect with your loved ones.

Security guards at one of Queensland's largest hospitals will be issued with reinforced protective vests, amid state-wide concerns over a rise in knife crime.