Research breakthroughs in joint care and heart health are set to enrich the lives of many Australians.  Osteoarthritis research Professor David Hunter is a world-leading clinician researcher in osteoarthritis (OA) at Northern Sydney Local Health District’s Kolling Institute at Royal North Shore...

Infertility affects one in six Australian couples of reproductive age. So what are the facts behind the figures? And what can be done to help? Catherine Lewis reports. For some, the journey to motherhood begins with a positive pregnancy test. For...

A new world-leading cancer clinical trials centre and strides in cellular immunotherapy are opening new avenues for people fighting the disease. Catherine Lewis reports. A 2023 donation to the NORTH Foundation – official charity partner of the Northern Sydney Local Health...

As the days become longer and temperatures begin to rise, many Northern Beaches homeowners turn their attention outdoors. Decks get a clean, gardens burst back into life, outdoor furniture comes out of storage, and thoughts turn to the swimming season. If...

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is an inhaled anaesthetic used for medical procedures, but recreational use of ‘nangs’ has soared among Beaches youth, spiking major health concerns. Catherine Lewis reports. “What are those shiny silver bullets?” asks my young son, finding...

This year’s Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week, from 7 to 13 September, is focusing on redefining ‘wellness.’ With recent research finding that body confidence declines with age, we explore the impact of wellness messaging, with a focus on...

From MDMA to magic mushrooms, Northern Beaches psychiatrist Ranil Gunewardene is taking psychedelic therapy global. Associate Professor Dr Ranil Gunewardene is the psychiatrist making global headlines for his world-first research in the emerging field of psychedelic therapy. In 2023, Australia made history...

Hostility towards teens has exploded on the North Shore. But with youth crime declining, is it media scaremongering, or warranted? WARNING: This story mentions suicide. If you need help, call Lifeline 13 11 14 Griping about youth is nothing new and on...

Registering as an organ donor takes only minutes, but could save someone’s life. In honour of DonateLife Week this August, Aoife Moynihan talks to donor families and a donations specialist nurse who matches donors with recipients. About 50% of people on...

It’s been a long time coming, but Editor in Chief Michelle Giglio finds the new North Sydney Olympic Pool has been worth the wait. It’s been 90 years since the North Sydney Olympic Pool first opened at its iconic harbourside location...