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Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Australians are paying more for private health insurance, but are covered for less, and independent oversight of the sector is needed, a peak medical body says.

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Immediate action to expand donor registrations will see people asked about organ donation when they obtain or renew their driver’s licence.

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses.

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Teens shun sun protection for tans despite cancer risks

Teens shun sun protection for tans despite cancer risks

More than half of Aussie teens are becoming increasingly relaxed when outdoors, with data revealing most don't use adequate sun protection during peak UV times.

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Australians are being urged to rebuild their trust in vaccines amid a growing "anti-science sentiment" and falling vaccination rates.

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

A state watchdog has slapped a major IVF clinic with conditions for it to continue operating, after a patient was mistakenly implanted with her own embryo.

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Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia will provide $48 million to its Pacific neighbours to help manage and contain a surge in HIV infections, in a move lauded by advocates as life-saving.

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

Patients with ADHD could no longer be forced to endure lengthy waits for expensive psychiatrist appointments to treat their condition.

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Female transport workers are facing health problems due to lack of safe toilets, with majority of the female workforce affected, according to a new report.

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns.

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

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Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

The number of Australians dying from a prevalent disease has hit an almost 50-year low while mortality rates for dementia have been steadily rising.

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

An illicit tobacco and vape crackdown is expanding to landlords, with jail time threatened for those who don't shut down dodgy shops.

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

Vaccine advocates say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help rein in a dangerous outbreak of whooping cough.

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Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments

Australia’s public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.

Australian views of mental health mapped for first time

A majority of Australians believe the nation is facing a mental health crisis, but a study reveals the divergence of their beliefs on the topic.

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambulance services were under pressure after an influx of people seeking emergency help was driven by public holiday festivities and warm weather.

Government urged to end MND funding age gap

Patients diagnosed with a devastating neurological condition face discrimination that costs them $200,000 in support, sparking calls to end an age cap.

Flu deaths exceed COVID as vaccination rates plummet

Death data shows the flu is killing more people than COVID-19 for the first time since the height of the pandemic but experts fear deaths could get even higher.

Pandemic generation of Aussie teens at risk of drowning

Research shows a 1300 per cent increase in drownings among teenage Australians since the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to five years earlier.

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