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Vaccine mandates for NSW health workers reconsidered

Vaccine mandates for NSW health workers reconsidered

NSW health workers might no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the minister responsible declares people need to "get back on with life".

Chronic fatigue support needs 'urgent' funds: advocates

Chronic fatigue support needs 'urgent' funds: advocates

Chronic fatigue support needs 'urgent' funds: advocates

Chronic fatigue support needs 'urgent' funds: advocates

People with chronic fatigue need support and research into the syndrome in line with a 2023 parliamentary report, an advocacy group says.

Pathology training helping build up Pacific health care

Pathology training helping build up Pacific health care

Pathology training helping build up Pacific health care

Pathology training helping build up Pacific health care

A pathologist trained in Australia will play a key role in building a self-sufficient diagnostic service in her Pacific home country to end delays in treatment.

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Simple action to combat Australia's loneliness epidemic

Simple action to combat Australia's loneliness epidemic

A campaign to combat Australia's loneliness epidemic is encouraging people to get in at least 60 minutes of social face-to-face interactions every day.

Easter toys recalled as chook, rabbit pose choking risk

Easter toys recalled as chook, rabbit pose choking risk

Toys from a Coles Easter plush range have been recalled after a stitching fault was found to cause a choking hazard to children.

Time to stop using 'long COVID' - Qld health chief

Time to stop using 'long COVID' - Qld health chief

John Gerrard says 'long COVID' wrongly implies something unique, sinister and exceptional when all viruses have long-term effects.

Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach

Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach

A teenager who suffered minor injuries after a suspected shark at a Queensland beach has been taken to hospital in a stable condition.

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Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

The boss of a women's health clinic claims there's been a "witch hunt" after a doctor was suspended in the weeks following a mother's death.

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

The head of the department for veteran affairs says the agency works closely alongside community groups to support the mental health of ex-servicemen and women.

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Andrew Robb, who served as trade minister in the Abbott government, says it beggars belief that NSW has created such tight restrictions on medicinal MDMA.

Record emergency visits driving long hospital waits

Record emergency visits driving long hospital waits

Record emergency visits driving long hospital waits

Record emergency visits driving long hospital waits

NSW hospitals have seen a record number of patients seeking urgent care but the health minister says emergency departments cannot be used as medical centres.

New genetic research to prevent chronic disease

New genetic research to prevent chronic disease

New genetic research to prevent chronic disease

New genetic research to prevent chronic disease

Researchers have received $8 million in funding to find the key in genetics causing chronic disease to hopefully prevent it in future generations.

Illicit drug use jumps, booze dips in wastewater tests

Illicit drug use jumps, booze dips in wastewater tests

Illicit drug use jumps, booze dips in wastewater tests

Illicit drug use jumps, booze dips in wastewater tests

The consumption of methylamphetamine and cocaine has risen sharply over 12 months and another drug has become an emerging concern.

COVID adoptions spark flurry of pet-related injuries

COVID adoptions spark flurry of pet-related injuries

COVID adoptions spark flurry of pet-related injuries

COVID adoptions spark flurry of pet-related injuries

An increase in COVID-related pet ownership has brought a surprising twist to emergency rooms across the country.

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Paramedics vote for industrial action

Victorian Ambulance Union members will take industrial action over stalled negotiations but promise it won't impact patient safety.

Review launched into sexual harassment of health staff

An independent review of sexual assault and harassment policies in Queensland hospitals will be launched amid concerns about workplace culture.

Funding fix needed to help dire mental health system

A push to invest in NSW mental health services has been launched by advocacy groups which say the sector is critically underfunded and lags behind other states.

Population shift prompts blood donor plea

There's been a shift in blood types across Australia, prompting a plea for more people who come from a variety of backgrounds to roll up their sleeves.

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Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Researchers have found a way to test sleep deprivation with one simple blood test, which could help reduce road and workplace deaths.

Ramping 'major factor' in deadly 10-hour ambo wait

A review into the death of a man who endured a 10-hour long ambulance wait has found ramping was a major factor in the delay.

Spinal injuries rise due to falls and road accidents

New data indicates an increasing trend in Australians suffering from spinal injuries with falls and transport incidents behind a majority of hospitalisations.

Call to mandate minimum training for aged care workers

Aged care workers should have minimum training standards to ensure better quality care for patients and greater career progression, a new report says.

More than $1 billion for women and girls' health plan

The Queensland government has pledged $1 billion over five years to improve women and girls' health care experience as part of a landmark strategy.

Rise in street demand and trafficking of harmful drug

Increased border seizures and rising street demand for an illicit drug is concerning authorities, who warn the potent sedative causes serious harm and can kill.

Noisier world linked to increase in hearing loss

Earphones, concerts and occupational noise all have an effect on our ears which is why researchers are pushing for more awareness on World Hearing Day.

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