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'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

Parents are being urged to isolate ill kids and keep them out of pools after more than 500 children aged under 10 were diagnosed with a diarrhoeal disease.

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

A survey of Australian psychiatrists shows seven out of 10 experienced burnout in the past three years and almost a third were considering quitting.

Ross River virus warning, thousands of cases predicted

Ross River virus warning, thousands of cases predicted

Ross River virus warning, thousands of cases predicted

Ross River virus warning, thousands of cases predicted

A 'sudden uptick' in detections of Ross River virus has sparked warnings thousands could be infected with the mosquito-borne disease this summer.

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Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at ice rink

Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at ice rink

Ice skaters and spectators who have symptoms of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning are being urged to seek medical attention.

Nurses take pay battle to Fair Work Commission

Nurses take pay battle to Fair Work Commission

Nurses and midwives seeking a pay rise of up to 35 per cent say their work has been undervalued due to most being women.

Investigation launched into Launceston hospital deaths

Investigation launched into Launceston hospital deaths

Tasmania's health department is reviewing deaths at a hospital after a parliamentary inquiry heard allegations against a former top doctor.

Six teens hospitalised after ingesting unknown powder

Six teens hospitalised after ingesting unknown powder

Emergency services have been called to a school in Queensland's far north to treat students after they ingested an unknown powder from a bag.

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GPs in last-ditch bid to avoid tax and $15 fee hike

GPs in last-ditch bid to avoid tax and $15 fee hike

GPs in last-ditch bid to avoid tax and $15 fee hike

GPs in last-ditch bid to avoid tax and $15 fee hike

The introduction of payroll tax for GPs would likely force cash-strapped medical clinics to pass on extra fees to patients, a representative body warns.

Vape market worth up to $500 million in Victoria

Vape market worth up to $500 million in Victoria

Vape market worth up to $500 million in Victoria

Vape market worth up to $500 million in Victoria

Almost half a million Victorians admit to vaping and new figures reveal the e-cigarette industry could be worth up to $500 million.

Hospital head 'falsified death certificates'

Hospital head 'falsified death certificates'

Hospital head 'falsified death certificates'

Hospital head 'falsified death certificates'

An inquiry has been told a former senior executive at a Tasmanian hospital falsified death certificates and didn't report matters for investigation as required.

Genetic discrimination in life insurance must end: Drs

Genetic discrimination in life insurance must end: Drs

Genetic discrimination in life insurance must end: Drs

Genetic discrimination in life insurance must end: Drs

Australia's peak medical body has called for a ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance as it reveals patients are less likely to try genetic testing.

Brain's fatty acids may hold clue for memory retention

Brain's fatty acids may hold clue for memory retention

Brain's fatty acids may hold clue for memory retention

Brain's fatty acids may hold clue for memory retention

New research has revealed the process the brain uses to create crucial fatty acids and how it impacts our memory retention.

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

The rollout of psychedelic medication in the treatment of severe mental illness is offering new hope while also posing broader questions on issues like equity.

Ambulance wait times not where we want to be: minister

Ambulance wait times not where we want to be: minister

Ambulance wait times not where we want to be: minister

Ambulance wait times not where we want to be: minister

Victoria's health minister admits more needs to be done as ambulance response times remain below target, while fewer people are waiting for elective surgery.

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Rise in Queensland baby deaths sparks review

Queensland has recorded Australia's second-highest number of perinatal baby deaths, however, the reason for the increase remains unclear, sparking a review.

More nurses, midwives pushed for vaccine mandates

A federal inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic has been told thousands of nurses were very pro-vaccine mandate as they saw it as a first-line of defence.

Hospital waits balloon, GP visits down as costs bite

People are putting off seeing their local doctors, waiting longer for ambulances and languishing in emergency departments, federal government figures reveal.

'Clock stoppers': mobile paramedics model under review

Ambulance Victoria is reviewing the operation of its elite crew of mobile paramedics, with concerns lives are being put at risk due to call-out system flaws.

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Local mpox case prompts call to get vaccinated

A locally acquired case of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has prompted a reminder for high-risk groups to monitor for symptoms and get vaccinated.

Protein can be activated, cool off cancer cells: study

Treating bowel cancer may soon be more effective thanks to a naturally occurring protein in our immune system, an Australian researcher says.

'Scariest experience': ex-vaping youth front new push

Two young people who dismissed their addictions to vapes and worsening health until they wound up in hospital are front and centre of a new youth-led campaign.

Three hospitalised after taking MDMA spiked with opioid

Three people presented to NSW hospitals over the weekend after taking tablets sold as MDMA that contained a potent opioid.

Sloppy sun safety putting young people on slippery path

One in three young Australians believe tanning is a healthy practice, with a public information campaign being rolled out to improve sun-safety behaviours.

Jump into virtual exercises can reduce pain and falls

By turning exercise into a virtual game, people can transform gruelling or onerous activity into something fun while improving mobility and easing chronic pain.

Waning general practice interest given a $40k booster

A $40,000 grant is being offered to encourage medical students to pursue a career in general practice as numbers wane as graduates choose more lucrative paths.

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