Shocking data reveals only 52% of Hunter New England adults saw a dentist last year. Experts warn preventable dental diseases are worsening due to systemic gaps and underfunding. Read more.
Optometrists recommend a critical timeline for children's eye exams to prevent permanent vision loss. Learn the key ages for testing and signs parents must watch for.
Children are now sending video wish lists for Christmas presents. Is this a useful modern tool or a sign of growing materialism? We explore the debate and its Australian context.
A Kambah mother fights for PBS reform so her sons with Crohn's can access biologics, a first-line treatment in other OECD nations, instead of 18 tablets daily. #Health #Crohns #Australia
One-year-old Jaxson Simpson undergoes two major spinal surgeries after 10cm tumour diagnosis. Rutherford family seeks support as medical bills mount ahead of Christmas.
Perth paediatrician Andrew Leech reveals shocking delays in ADHD assessments, with families waiting up to 18 months while children struggle in school and mental health deteriorates.
A prominent Perth doctor is advocating for GPs to take centre stage in diagnosing autism, claiming the current system leaves families waiting up to four years for answers while children miss crucial developmental windows.
Western Australia faces a devastating paediatrician shortage as waiting lists explode to 12,000 children, with some families waiting over four years for essential medical care.