John Elder
Disciplined doctor needs $100,000 a month just to get by: Medical board
A cosmetic surgeon whose registration was cancelled by the Medical Board of Australia – after he allegedly botched two tummy-tuck surgeries and...
NASA finds the Milky Way strung with Christmas lights
Just before Christmas those attention-seeking nerds at NASA announced they had discovered a giant candy cane at the centre of the Milky...
Why are baby pandas born so tiny? There goes one theory, down for the count
The next time you have two cooked sausages side by side on your plate, consider this: they weigh as much as a...
Why do some people live beyond 110? New discovery
Last month, a Russian woman claiming to be the world’s oldest person finally gave up on life, at the reported and somewhat...
The serial-killer stripper: My encounter with Robyn Lindholm
Back in 2005 there was a biker in jail – a professional head-cracker– who was so love-struck by Robyn Lindholm that he...
How measles keeps on giving: The virus hobbles your immune system for years
New evidence published on Thursday shows how catching measles cripples your immune system – leaving you vulnerable to a host of other...
Spike in complaints about sexual misconduct by doctors: Most dismissed as misunderstandings
The number of doctors reported for sexual misconduct spiked in the past 12 months – to the tune of a 48 per...
One in 10 children on the verge of heart attack risk
The number of children worldwide living in heart attack territory has gradually risen over the past two decades, hand in hand with...
Feeling scared, bitter, cruel? Whatever, you’ll likely have a smile on your dial
When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling, the whole world … might wonder if you’re walking around with a head wound. Because I’m...
The menopause marathon: How bosses could ease ‘the change’ years, from desk fans to extra leave
Companies that employ more than 250 people will be required to provide more flexible working arrangements and conditions for menopausal workers, including...