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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.

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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

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

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.

Rise in Queensland baby deaths sparks review

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.

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More nurses, midwives pushed for vaccine mandates

More nurses, midwives pushed for vaccine mandates

More nurses, midwives pushed for vaccine mandates

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

Hospital waits balloon, GP visits down as costs bite

Hospital waits balloon, GP visits down as costs bite

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

'Clock stoppers': mobile paramedics model under review

'Clock stoppers': mobile paramedics model under review

'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.

Local mpox case prompts call to get vaccinated

Local mpox case prompts call to get vaccinated

Local mpox case prompts call to get vaccinated

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

Protein can be activated, cool off cancer cells: study

Protein can be activated, cool off cancer cells: study

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

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

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

'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 hospitalised after taking MDMA spiked with opioid

Three hospitalised after taking MDMA spiked with opioid

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.

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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.

First responders access to 'crucial' dementia training

A new program aims to equip first responders with the tools to handle the unique challenges of appropriately treating people with dementia during emergencies.

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Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Professionals from the health and medical fields feature in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, which includes a globally-renowned vaccination expert.

Monitor for symptoms as measles spreads to three states

Three states are on high alert for measles after three people with the highly infectious virus visited multiple locations over several days while infected.

Concerns grow about spread of asbestos-tainted mulch

Backyard mulch testing has been floated after even more asbestos was found in recycled mulch in transport sites across Sydney.

More than 10,000 spared GP visit under new trials

A series of trials operating across the nation has allowed 10,000 women to get a new supply of the pill or receive treatment for uncomplicated infections.

Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Responsibility for water fluoridation should return to the Queensland government say researchers who found disadvantaged areas had greater dental disease risk.

Gender pain gap inquiry to look into women's suffering

Women affected by health issues like periods, pregnancy, birth and postnatal care often feel overlooked, prompting an inquiry into the gender pain gap.

Boost paid leave to help kids thrive, say famous dads

Hamish Blake, Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and Amar Singh are among famous dads united behind a plan to allow fathers to be more active in their kids' lives.

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