Exotic Treats

No private jet at the ready? Don't worry, now you can get the best spa treatments the world has to offer without leaving Sydney.

Vision's Plastic Vision

EYE-CARE specialist Vision Group is considering expanding its reach into other medical services including Australia's $600 million plastic surgery industry.

Melanomas Gone In Just Seven Days

AUSTRALIAN researchers have discovered a range of new treatments for melanoma which could save up to 1500 lives a year. The Sydney Melanoma Unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is conducting a clinical trial in which individual tumours are injected with a red dye called rose bengal.

Must Have Express Beauty

CREATE your own beauty menu with the Apivita Express range by mixing and matching the treatments according to your skin needs.

In Sickness And In Wealth

Big business has its eye on non-profit-making health funds. Kate Askew examines what it means for consumers.

I Got You Under My Skin

Kylie Davis assesses a range of spa treatments in the mountains, from collagen facials to chocolate wraps.

Adventure A La Carte

Alistair Smith goes extreme fly-fishing in the Patagonian wilderness - with a helicopter, a chef and spa treatments.

Body Shops

Whether you need to de-stress, detox or just indulge, Lucinda Mendel tracks down the best facials, massages and health treatments in the city.

A Comic Delighted By The Absurdities Of Life

ANGELA WEBBER 1955-2007 ANGELA WEBBER was one of the best Australian comic writers and broadcasters of her generation, known for her radio character Lillian Pascoe and most recently for the internationally acclaimed children's television series Mortified. Her work was marked by a sharp but empathetic eye and a gleeful delight in the absurdities of life.

Safety Test Call For Eye And Heart Implants

MEDICAL devices used to treat conditions such as heart disease and blindness could be subject to stricter safety tests under a proposal prompted by studies suggesting they are harmful to some patients.

When Spring Gets Up Your Nose

Researchers are working to find better treatments and a cure for seasonal allergies, writes Melinda Ham.

The Painful Truth

Scientists are building an arsenal of treatments to fight the common headache, writes Jane-Anne Lee.

Polo Gets Gti And Diesel Treatments

HAVING hit the sweet spot with the fifth-generation Golf, Volkswagen is turning its attention to the Polo with the addition of a sporty GTI model and a thrifty new diesel variant.

An Elegant Man With An Unerring Eye

Robert Haines Gallery director 1910-2005

Liberal Women's Group Condemns Ivf Cuts

Pressure mounts on the Government over its plan to limit the number of fertility treatments it funds

Market Debutant Dia-b Tech Catches Global Pharmaceutical Eye

MEDICAL research company Dia-B Tech, which lists on the Australian Stock Exchange today, is already attracting interest from global pharmaceutical companies wanting to be involved in developing its potential diabetes treatments.

Get Away, Close To Home

Ever thought about playing the tourist in Melbourne? It's well worthwhile, writes Paul Edwards.

Regenera Keeps Its Eye On The Prize

Eye disease specialist Regenera expects to announce its first commercial licensing agreement within 60 days, as three North American pharmaceutical companies vie for the rights to its macular degeneration treatment.

Absolutely Fab

When it comes to ``tszujing" up the ordinary in your life, the Fab 5 from television's Queer Eye series will put you straight.

How Marijuana Can Help And Sometimes Hinder

Medical science has identified three main areas where marijuana may have use as a pharmaceutical drug: chronic pain relief, easing symptoms of multiple sclerosis and the eye disease glaucoma.