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Hypertension linked to earlier cognitive risk in study

Hypertension linked to earlier cognitive risk in study

High blood pressure may lead to earlier cognitive decline, according to the results of an Australian study indicating "subtle but real" changes in cognition.

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

An independent expert review of the West Australian government's COVID-19 response found it acted swiftly, and with agility.

Dodgy doctor found to have lied to staff and patients

Dodgy doctor found to have lied to staff and patients

Dodgy doctor found to have lied to staff and patients

Dodgy doctor found to have lied to staff and patients

An investigation has found a doctor who worked in a South Australian hospital while unregistered lied to staff and patients.

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Nurses, midwives reluctantly accept pay increase

Nurses, midwives reluctantly accept pay increase

Nurses and midwives in NSW have narrowly voted to accept a four per cent pay increase, despite it falling short of union expectations.

Rising child deaths spark hospital reports reform

Rising child deaths spark hospital reports reform

A spike in preventable deaths and harm in Victorian hospitals will lead to the creation of an escalation system to allow parents to report their concerns.

Site for Victoria's first sobering-up centre revealed

Site for Victoria's first sobering-up centre revealed

Victoria's government has revealed key details of its health-based approach to public drunkenness, with a facility to provide a safe place for sobering up.

Jump in ambulance and emergency department wait times

Jump in ambulance and emergency department wait times

Wait times have increased for serious ambulance call outs in Victoria and the number of patients waiting in emergency departments for more than a day doubled.

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Vic records 'mpox' cases for first time in nine months

Vic records 'mpox' cases for first time in nine months

Vic records 'mpox' cases for first time in nine months

Vic records 'mpox' cases for first time in nine months

Victoria has recorded two new cases of "mpox", previously known as monkeypox, prompting a health warning from authorities.

Overseas-trained doctors fast-tracked amid GP shortage

Overseas-trained doctors fast-tracked amid GP shortage

Overseas-trained doctors fast-tracked amid GP shortage

Overseas-trained doctors fast-tracked amid GP shortage

Australia's peak body for general practitioners will simplify its processes for international medical graduates to get more GPs into areas facing shortages.

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

Researchers are calling for targeted programs after an Australian-led global study found half the population will experience mental health disorders by age 75.

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Queenslanders are answering pleas from health officials to get vaccinated against the flu, especially the severe B strain that continues to take hold.

Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women's Hospital

Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women's Hospital

Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women's Hospital

Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women's Hospital

Victoria's publicly funded homebirth program will be expanded to three extra hospitals, including the Royal Women's Hospital, the state government says.

Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops

Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops

Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops

Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops

NSW Health has urged people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two members of the same family visited several locations while infectious.

Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

The first country to achieve a virtual elimination of HIV could be Australia, but marginalised groups and late detections remain a concern.

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Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home

Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

A health alert has been issued in Queensland after a man unknowingly infected with measles visited multiple businesses after flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

A Sydney GP has been found guilty of professional misconduct after being left millions of dollars in the will of a former patient.

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

There are high hopes the party drug ketamine could be the key to curing severe depression as a last resort measure.

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Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

The death of a second child has prompted stern calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccination.

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

A review into a Queensland hospital's audiological care has found clear failures within the service that required urgent follow-ups with children.

'Holy grail' stroke breakthrough put through its paces

Stroke sufferers could soon access a promising new "game changer" drug to help treat blood blockages in the brain, with human trials to get underway.

Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases

A Queensland girl has died after catching influenza amid warnings of a rise in cases and following the death of a student from the virus in NSW.

'You’ll be dead by Friday': surgeon Charlie Teo guilty

Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct with conditions imposed on his registration.

Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan

Australia's first legislated plan to prevent suicide includes a focus on reducing risk among Indigenous communities.

Aussie wastewater still flush with illicit drugs

Cocaine, fentanyl and other illicit drug use jumped over summer while cannabis consumption is now officially twice that of methylamphetamine.

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