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Diabetic driver in bid to dodge five-death inquest

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.

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'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

'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.

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

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

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

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.

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Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

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

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

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

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

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

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

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.

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Australians impacted by cancer are being asked to share their experiences to help ease the overwhelm and complexity of the diagnosis journey.

Australia called to lift on global health as US yields

Australia called to lift on global health as US yields

Australia called to lift on global health as US yields

Australia called to lift on global health as US yields

Australia's spending on global health research is lagging international peers as its foreign aid contributions stagnate, reports show.

Move it: exercise programs may cut colon cancer deaths

Move it: exercise programs may cut colon cancer deaths

Move it: exercise programs may cut colon cancer deaths

Move it: exercise programs may cut colon cancer deaths

New research reveals that structured exercise programs could be the key to increasing the survival rate from colon cancer.

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Stars rally around beloved comedian after cancer shock

Magda Szubanski refuses to "sugar coat" news she has stage-four blood cancer as the popular comedian and actor prepares to begin treatment.

Spike in flu cases sparks plea over 'dire' rate of jabs

An unusual spike in cases has sparked a warning for Australians to get a flu jab and lift poor vaccination rates as winter looms.

Court approves payout after COVID-19 aged care deaths

Families of those who died amid aged care failures during a deadly COVID-19 outbreak will be compensated after a judge signed off on a deal.

Study shows simple way jabs could work better together

Research has shown a simple way booster shots could be made more effective while opening the door to further improvements in the next generation of vaccines.

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Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.

'Reduce the misery' and get a flu jab, experts urge

People are being urged to take influenza and other respiratory diseases seriously and get vaccinated before cold weather arrives.

Dying man murdered by painkiller overdose, police say

A man with a terminal nervous system disorder discussed lawful assisted dying with his family before his partner allegedly murdered him, police have alleged.

Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital

Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.

Measles spreading locally as cases spark exposure alert

A list of 19 exposure sites has been released as health authorities warn two measles cases were likely acquired within the local community.

'Cult' members jailed for gambling with child's life

The parents of an eight year old girl have been jailed over the child's "painful" death after a church group gambled with her life and withheld her insulin.

Disease deaths, cases rise as new flood menace surfaces

Authorities are concerned about the death toll caused by a disease linked with heavy rain, with the number of cases rising in flooded northern Australia.

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