Healthcare News
News
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Apr 1, 2026
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10 min read
Australians Are Quietly Switching to Telehealth - And It’s Happening Faster Than Anyone Expected
Australians are rapidly switching to telehealth as costs rise and access tightens. Here’s why this shift is accelerating in 2026
News
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Mar 30, 2026
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13 min read
The Cost of Living Crisis Is Quietly Breaking Australia’s Healthcare System
The cost of living crisis is starting to break Australia’s healthcare system. Here’s how it’s affecting patients, providers, and access to care.
News
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Mar 27, 2026
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11 min read
Telehealth Is About to Explode — Not Because of Innovation, But Because Care Is Becoming Unaffordable
Nearly half of all Australians have delayed medical care because of cost. Telehealth isn’t rising because the technology improved. It’s rising because for many people, it’s the only option they can afford.
News
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Mar 27, 2026
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13 min read
Is Metformin an Anti-Aging Drug? Scientists Are Divided, Here’s the Truth
A primate study showed it slowing biological aging. A major review said the evidence is uncertain. Tech executives swear by it. The scientific establishment urges patience. Inside the most polarising question in longevity research.
Research
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Mar 27, 2026
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13 min read
Can Metformin Really Prevent Long COVID? What the Latest Research Actually Shows (2026 Update)
Two large randomised trials and mounting real-world evidence suggest a cheap diabetes drug could cut the risk of long COVID. But the story is more complicated than the headlines suggest.
News
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Mar 27, 2026
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18 min read
Rural Australians May Soon Lose Access to Healthcare, And Fuel Is the Reason
Rising fuel costs are putting rural Australians at risk of losing access to healthcare, with growing concerns about inequality and service availability.
