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Fewer daily smokers, but black market battle rages on

Fewer daily smokers, but black market battle rages on

The number of Australians smoking daily has more than halved in two decades, but experts fear illicit nicotine users are consuming more of it.

Deal spares MS patients $33k annually in medicine costs

Deal spares MS patients $33k annually in medicine costs

Deal spares MS patients $33k annually in medicine costs

Deal spares MS patients $33k annually in medicine costs

MS patients have avoided paying tens of thousands of dollars for treatment, with the government keeping key multiple sclerosis treatments on the PBS.

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Private information of patients has been hacked in a data breach that has hit a medical company's clinics around the country.

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Seabird negative for bird flu, quarantine centre grows

Seabird negative for bird flu, quarantine centre grows

Fears Australia's bird flu outbreak had spread to a fourth state have been allayed after a petrel suspected of carrying a deadly strain tested negative.

Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health

Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health

Sleeping in has its advantages but research suggests night owls might suffer poorer metabolic health as a result of when, not what, they eat.

'Patients miss out': calls for reform to pharmacies

'Patients miss out': calls for reform to pharmacies

Australian pharmacies should be subjected to a host of reforms, a report suggests, including removing restrictions on where they can be built to improve access.

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

After a life where he made skin cancer largely beatable and greatly accelerated brain cancer research, an Australian of the Year winner has been farewelled.

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MS patients face losing cheap access to $30,000 drug

MS patients face losing cheap access to $30,000 drug

MS patients face losing cheap access to $30,000 drug

MS patients face losing cheap access to $30,000 drug

An overhaul of drug pricing in the US is partly to blame for two companies threatening to pull their products from Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Patches could replace needles in vaccines of the future

Patches could replace needles in vaccines of the future

Patches could replace needles in vaccines of the future

Patches could replace needles in vaccines of the future

Australian researchers are part of a new study into tiny, dissolvable micro-needle patches that may one day be an alternative to traditional vaccine injections.

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

A local football club president is urging a rethink of multi-purpose playing fields after a young player died from critical injuries suffered during a game.

Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state

Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state

Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state

Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state

A deadly strain of avian flu detected for the first time in NSW has prompted authorities to ramp up surveillance and industry containment measures.

One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake

One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake

One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake

One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake

Health authorities are issuing a warning to party drug users after heroin was found in methamphetamine and cocaine products across one state.

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Authorities have confirmed a fifth case of deadly bird flu, but there remains no evidence of spread to resident wildlife populations.

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Heartbroken that his brother and "biggest fan" will never see him race again, motorcyclist Archie McDonald is raising awareness about mental health and suicide.

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As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs

Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.

'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life

Born 15 weeks early and weighing less than 900 grams, Sienna Magnay's chances of survival were slim but one treatment helped give her the strength she needed.

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.

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Funding mission aims to offers hope for arthritis cure

A multimillion-dollar research centre to combat arthritis is being heralded as a massive boost for the huge number of Australians who suffer from the disease.

Embattled surgeon lied about reason for fatal surgery

Evidence by the surgeon partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been slammed by an inquiry into the death of one of his patients.

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Data from Australia's most populous state reveals people are staying in hospital much longer than necessary while waiting for aged care or disability support.

Push to free up GPs with more pharmacist prescriptions

Letting pharmacists write medication scripts could save $1 billion in health costs and free up 10 million GP visits a year, a report has found.

Dangerous winter virus far more than 'just a bad cold'

Health authorities are urging seniors to get a free vaccine to protect them from a common winter virus that can cause severe illness, hospitalisation and death.

Heart tech keeps wanderlust alive no matter where, when

At nearly 80 and suffering from cardiomyopathy, John Howell can only embrace his wanderlust for travel because of a tiny device in his chest keeping him alive.

World-first for drivers who use medicinal cannabis

Thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be able to take the wheel without fear of losing their licence under groundbreaking reforms to drug driving laws.

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