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Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.

Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors

Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors

Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors

Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors

The federal government is introducing free respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations for Australians 75 years and older.

'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men

'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men

'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men

'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men

Carlton defender Sam Docherty was in his football prime when diagnosed with cancer. Now he's urging men to learn from his mistake.

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'Heartbreaking': mum's plea as allergy crisis worsens

'Heartbreaking': mum's plea as allergy crisis worsens

Allergies are on the rise across Australia, with medical experts and families calling for more action as the economic cost soars to nearly $20 billion a year.

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Olympic swimmer Shayna Jack's "soul crushing" doping scandal has sparked her involvement in a campaign against risky drinking by young women.

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

Exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn.

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

The likely cause of a fungal infection outbreak that killed two hospital patients has been revealed as another remains in hospital, months after diagnosis.

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Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Surviving childhood cancer can change the trajectory of the rest of someone's life but there is not enough support available, researchers say.

Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia

Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia

Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia

Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia

Workplace health checks, clearer labels on unhealthy foods and better education would help Australia reduce high rates of obesity, a drug company chief says.

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.

Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

Australian scientists may soon be able to grow models of human spinal cords from live cells in a new effort to understand a fatal disease dubbed "The Beast".

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

A globally popular weight-loss drug is set for a massive price drop but a top expert is warning most people forking out thousands shouldn't get their hopes up.

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a busy CBD has prompted a warning for others to be alert for signs of the severe respiratory illness.

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Diabetic driver in bid to dodge five-death inquest

A diabetic man previously charged over a crash that killed five following an episode will legally challenge being called as a witness in an inquest.

More care for utes than health: rural men's harsh truth

Long distances are not the only thing stopping young rural men seeing their doctor, with social stigma and loneliness also hindering care.

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns.

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

Vaccine advocates say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help rein in a dangerous outbreak of whooping cough.

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New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New research into Parkinson's could provide hope for families with a generations-long history of the neurodegenerative disease.

Guidelines developed for Australia's biggest killer

Researchers have identified four key issues faced by people experiencing dementia at home or in aged care to evaluate whether quality care is being delivered.

Measles clusters pose outbreak risk in grand final trek

As Brisbane Lions fans flock to the MCG, epidemiologists sound the alarm after multiple clusters of measles cases across Queensland.

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Australia's first sovereign mRNA vaccine facility could give the nation a shot in the arm against the next pandemic, an independent report says.

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but advocates believe rising rates of the disease can be curbed if governments offer more support.

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

COVID-19 won't be Australia's last health crisis, the health minister has warned, introducing laws to set up an agency protecting against pandemics.

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

Harm from cigarettes could be handed down to a smoker's children and even grandchildren, sparking a fresh health warning for families.

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