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Asbestos fears at five more parks as businesses cleared

Asbestos fears at five more parks as businesses cleared

Inspectors have found suspected asbestos at five more Melbourne parks while the dangerous material is confirmed at another two already under investigation.

AB calls for more to be done about Parkinson's disease

AB calls for more to be done about Parkinson's disease

AB calls for more to be done about Parkinson's disease

AB calls for more to be done about Parkinson's disease

Cricket great Allan Border has joined with Parkinson's Australia to bring awareness to the disease that impacts over 150,000 Australians.

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Plea for task force to dig into growing asbestos crisis

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to follow the lead of NSW by setting up a task force to get to the bottom of Melbourne's asbestos crisis.

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Most Aussies can't identify life-threatening sepsis

Most Aussies can't identify life-threatening sepsis

Parents are being urged to trust their instincts when their child is ill and watch for the signs of a common condition most Aussies can't identify.

Under-pressure child health services get funding boost

Under-pressure child health services get funding boost

Western Australia has announced a $39 million boost in funding for under-pressure child development services including pediatricians and nurse specialists.

ADF members and veterans need help every four hours

ADF members and veterans need help every four hours

Australian Defence Force members and veterans have a higher chance of contact with emergency services due to their increased suicide risk.

Ray of light amid darkening health crisis

Ray of light amid darkening health crisis

South Australia recorded its second-worst month for ambulance ramping in March but one hospital is bucking the trend to show a way out of the crisis.

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Measles alert issued for western Sydney

Measles alert issued for western Sydney

Measles alert issued for western Sydney

Measles alert issued for western Sydney

NSW Health is advising people in Western Sydney to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after a woman was diagnosed with the illness.

Thomas Randle's drive to save people from cancer

Thomas Randle's drive to save people from cancer

Thomas Randle's drive to save people from cancer

Thomas Randle's drive to save people from cancer

Four years on from his cancer diagnosis, Supercars driver Thomas Randle is using his passion for motorsport to encourage people to get checked for the disease.

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Australia's peak medical body has called on the federal government to enact tougher laws to ban online junk food ads targeting children.

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

A NSW overhaul of elective surgeries has cut the waiting list for overdue procedures but doctors fear the progress is unsustainable due to budget cuts.

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Long COVID-19 cases may have increased with the Omicron variant, with a study finding almost one in five people suffering symptoms months after diagnosis.

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

A new national research centre will challenge Australia's predominantly male-centric approach to medical care to deliver better health outcomes for all.

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Western Australia’s new abortion laws have come into effect, decriminalising the procedure and cementing access to improved healthcare for women.

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SA health system in bad shape as elective surgeries cut

Elective surgeries have been cancelled across Adelaide as hospitals battle a shortage of beds and record ambulance ramping.

Painful journey to endometriosis discovery for actress

It took a burst ovarian cyst for doctors to discover the cause of Christie Whelan Browne's painful periods but a new app may fast track endometriosis diagnosis.

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Suicide among veterans was not a "blind spot" for the defence department and the issue has been given greater attention, an inquiry has been told.

Hope after research breakthrough for psoriasis patients

Researchers have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for a skin disease affecting one in 500,000 Australians.

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Free RSV immunisations for babies amid surge in cases

A free RSV vaccine which could prevent thousands of babies and young children from being admitted to hospital is being rolled out in Queensland.

Defence force chief to face veteran suicide inquiry

Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell will be questioned on the cultural and systemic challenges a royal commission has identified in defence.

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

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

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.

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

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

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