Australia

Experts reveal how much exercise middle-aged women need to exercise each week to halve their risk of premature death

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A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not.

By CIARAN FOREMAN, Reporter Published: 06:35 EDT, 27 March 2026 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 27 March 2026 A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not. Researchers in Australia found that women who consistently exercised for the recommended weekly amount of 150 … Read more

Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia is struggling to cope

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Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia is struggling to cope

Medicinal cannabis is becoming a routine part of health care in Australia faster than many expect. What began in 2016 as a tightly controlled approach for patients with complex conditions that have not responded to other treatments has grown into a large, mainstream prescribing market. Today, medicinal cannabis is increasingly delivered through telehealth and online … Read more