The Productivity Commission found the risk of acquiring an illnesses or injury while in hospital fell when funding cuts were ...

Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that develops in the layers of skin. It can cause painful, hot to the touch, and red swelling on your body. It’s most common on the lower legs, but it can ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of diseases that impact motor neurons, a special type of cell in your spinal cord and brain. These neurons control movement in your arms, legs, chest, face, ...

A pancreatic biopsy is a diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer. It involves taking a sample of cells from tissue or a tumor in the pancreas and sending it for laboratory analysis. Types of biopsy for ...

Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the greatest risk coming in the decade after delivery. Ischemic heart disease ...

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can lead to reduced production of healthy blood cells, increasing the risk of anemia, thrombocytopenia, and infections. Blood clots and central nervous system ...

Lung cancer can cause a variety of problems that are sometimes related to the disease itself but may also be side effects of treatment. Recognizing the signs of certain lung cancer complications can ...

Pregnancy is typically a time of great joy and hope, but also of fear, because of the known occurrence of complications, often unexpected. These may affect both the mother and the fetus. Some ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD), formerly known as alcoholism, may lead to various health complications. These can affect several bodily systems and increase the risks of health conditions such as cancer, ...

Over three million people travel for cosmetic surgery yearly, but doctors warn the budget-friendly prices often come with ...