The Latest Breaking News on Health

Forget crunches—these three exercises will strengthen your deep core without weights

And each can be progressed as your core gets stronger

Fit & Well · Jun 24

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

AAP · Jun 24

The Pilates magic circle is this instructor’s favorite piece of equipment—here’s why she loves it and three exercises to try

This unassuming piece of equipment can help you work the right muscles

Fit & Well · Jun 24

Pricey IVF add-ons fail to improve pregnancy odds

Most expensive IVF "add-ons" either have no fertility benefit or lack evidence that they work, according to Australian research.

AAP · Jun 23

As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs

Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.

AAP · Jun 23

'It's not getting better': leading risk factor revealed for ill health and death

Almost 70 per cent of adults in Hunter New England are overweight or obese.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 23

How quickly you fall asleep can give vital clues to your health

Some 25 to 30 million Americans are living with insomnia

The Independent UK · Jun 23

If I wanted to improve my sleep during menopause, I’d eat these eight magnesium-rich foods on repeat

I started with supplements, but a dietitian says most people can improve their magnesium status with food instead

Fit & Well · Jun 23

Ozempic May Be Reducing Violent Crime in America and a New Peer-Reviewed Study Has the Data to Prove It

A Rutgers study in Criminology found GLP-1 drugs weakened the impulsivity-violence link by 62% and the alcohol-violence link by 52% among current users.

Medical Daily · Jun 23

2026 Wildfire Smoke Has Already Hit 12 States, and Researchers Link PM2.5 Exposure to Pregnancy and Heart Risks

2026 wildfire season burned 2.4M acres by June — double the 10-year average. Smoke linked to preterm birth, autism risk, and CVD deaths across 30+ states.

Medical Daily · Jun 23