Dementia is the second leading cause of death of all Australians.But rates of dementia are going down, in part because people are changing their lifestyles.A major paper published in the Lancet h

Heard of the anti-Mullerian hormone, or the 'egg timer' test?It's marketed strongly to women in their 30s but a new study suggests some of the claims around it can be misleading.And when given mor

When women are diagnosed with breast cancer in just one breast should they get a double mastectomy?A large study has assessed the impact different surgical interventions have on cancer risk and mo

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us athealthreport@abc.net.au

The world's largest conference on HIV and AIDS has been underway in Berlin to discuss developments and breakthroughs in the field.  One major story out of the conference is the remission of a patient

New vaping laws are in place, but questions remain about whether they will address the health problems at play. Both non-nicotine and nicotine vapes are only available through a pharmacy, and only to

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) causes heart attacks in young, healthy people with no known risk factors. Because of this, SCAD can have a devastating psychological impact. A clinic is

Cancer treatment is life-saving, but it can be brutal. The side effects of chemotherapy and radiation can continue long after a person has gone into remission. A group of runners are putting into pr

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

The earlier blood sugar levels are normalised in type 2 diabetes, the fewer complications a person will go on to have.