Latest news: Health

The ACT Government says it will increase elective surgery activity this financial year - but the opposition does not believe they can.

A group of dedicated Canberra crafters create menstruation kits to be delivered to girls and women in developing countries.

The ACT Government has released the Child and Adolescent Clinical Services Plan 2023-2030.

Have you heard of mindful eating? Over the past 12 years, I’ve helped thousands of individuals to recover from digestive issues such as IBS and food intolerance. Mindful eating has been a powerful tool to transform these patients (and myself) from bloated and anxious to bloat-free and happy. 

Canberrans will be able to access care and supports in their home to avoid lengthy hospital stays, the ACT Government announced today.

For two years running, the ACT was the only Australian jurisdiction to exceed the national benchmark for golden staph in public hospitals.

Do you ever feel there are just not enough hours in the day to meet the demands of work, family, and self-care? Are you operating in a state of chronically high stress? Acupuncture can switch on your body’s relaxation pathways and retrain your body and mind to access deep states of relaxation.

The Health Infrastructure Consumer Reference Group will provide consumer engagement during the design and construction of projects.

One of the best ways to start improving the health of your microbiome (the diverse range of organisms found in your gut) is to regularly consume fermented foods with your meals. Fermentation only requires basic ingredients and a bit of patience.

Did you catch the news about aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener being declared a possible cancer risk according to the World Health Organization? Aspartame is used in thousands of products including popular carbonated drinks like Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pepsi Max as well as chewing gums and ice-creams.

A world-first study from the University of South Australia exposes the real weight gains of everyday Australians.

When it comes to healthcare, we are lucky to have a wealth of information and options at our fingertips. If you prefer to be an active participant in your health, one of the best ways is to ask your healthcare practitioners for more information.

Did you know, the common cold is the most prevalent viral infection in the world with over 200 variations of the virus. Add to that the seasonal variations of the flu and...

Public hospitals and community health facilities are the focus of the health update to the 2019 ACT Infrastructure Plan released today.

The ACT Government has announced it will inject $43.6 million into frontline health services in next week's Budget.

The ACT has budgeted more than $200 million over four years to support health workers, provide more services, and better resource the system.