Australia’s peak medical body wants independent oversight of price hikes to private health insurance premiums, following a more than three per cent spike.

The federal government has approved an average industry premium rise of 3.03 per cent from April, the largest increase in five years after jumps of 2.9 per cent in 2023 and 2.7 per cent in both 2022 and 2021.

Australian Medical Association president Professor Steve Robson said more oversight was needed to make the system fairer.

“We need an independent body that has the capacity, objectivity and expertise to ensure the system is fair for patients and

Organised by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s Safe and Well team, the sessions provided an opportunity for the group to gain the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to a variety of mental health scenarios.

Senior Communications Officer in the Corporate Communications team Athanae Lucev said the sessions were extremely informative and provided an important reminder to look out for one another at work.

“Mental health can play a big role in how we present at work, and being able to identify when a colleague needs support and assist them to find professional help or support services

Over 10 crore Indians are diagnosed with diabetes and over 13 crore with pre-diabetes. India, 15 years back, emerged the diabetes capital of the world. China — with its much older and much more obese population — currently holds on to that title, but given that India now boasts

A healthy dietary pattern plays an important role in ensuring optimal health during pregnancy. With the potential to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes, the consumption of nutrient-dense foods is especially significant.

The impact of a healthy diet on both the pregnant parent and baby can continue beyond these early life stages, shaping future phases of life. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) outlines the essential recommendations for healthy eating throughout the life stages, including pregnancy and breastfeeding.

For pregnant people, the Mediterranean diet has garnered

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Whether health insurance plans affecting an estimated 150 million Americans should cover certain types of preventive care at no cost — including HIV prevention and some types of cancer screenings — was debated before federal appellate judges Monday in the latest legal battle involving former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law.

The requirements were adopted by federal health officials under provisions of that law, sometimes referred to as Obamacare. US District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled last year that the requirements violated the Constitution because they came from a volunteer task force, not from constitutionally appointed