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Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Australians are paying more for private health insurance, but are covered for less, and independent oversight of the sector is needed, a peak medical body says.

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Indigenous people are at higher risk of developing dementia, but getting a diagnosis and support can be fraught with barriers, especially in remote regions.

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs in Australia are earning up to 10 per cent less per hour than their male colleagues, driven by longer consultation times and associated rebates.

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Call to examine 'perverse' excise fuelling illegal cigs

Call to examine 'perverse' excise fuelling illegal cigs

Nationals leader David Littleproud says parliament needs to take a "courageous look" at the tobacco excise amid a surge in black market sales.

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Immediate action to expand donor registrations will see people asked about organ donation when they obtain or renew their driver’s licence.

Scramble to play down fears of aged care worker crisis

Scramble to play down fears of aged care worker crisis

Department officials have defended not telling the aged care minister about potentially massive worker shortages because their model couldn't be verified.

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses.

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Teens shun sun protection for tans despite cancer risks

Teens shun sun protection for tans despite cancer risks

Teens shun sun protection for tans despite cancer risks

Teens shun sun protection for tans despite cancer risks

More than half of Aussie teens are becoming increasingly relaxed when outdoors, with data revealing most don't use adequate sun protection during peak UV times.

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

In community hands, AI has the power to improve lives and move the dial on some closing the gap targets, but there are some dangers to the technology.

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Australians are being urged to rebuild their trust in vaccines amid a growing "anti-science sentiment" and falling vaccination rates.

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.

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

A state watchdog has slapped a major IVF clinic with conditions for it to continue operating, after a patient was mistakenly implanted with her own embryo.

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Tablets containing extra-high doses of illicit drugs and powder laced with dodgy tranquillisers have been detected as a state ramps up its drug testing trial.

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Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia will provide $48 million to its Pacific neighbours to help manage and contain a surge in HIV infections, in a move lauded by advocates as life-saving.

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

World-first data shows almost 21,000 Australians are living with incurable breast cancer, with advocates saying health services for the population fall short.

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

A simple in-store tweak has shown people will eat more fresh food and be healthier if prices are presented differently.

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Insurance companies will be banned from taking Australians' genetic tests into account when offering cover, in a push to address gene discrimination.

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Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

Patients with ADHD could no longer be forced to endure lengthy waits for expensive psychiatrist appointments to treat their condition.

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Testing has confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu has reached an Australian sub-Antarctic island, after scientists raised the alarm after unusual seal deaths.

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Ramsay Health Care, the biggest private hospital operator in the nation, has again pointed to the challenges faced by the sector in terms of rising costs.

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Female transport workers are facing health problems due to lack of safe toilets, with majority of the female workforce affected, according to a new report.

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest diseases affecting Australian women and also causes a significant economic burden.

Spotlight on teen’s legacy after camping trip death

The death of a 16-year-old boy could help shine a light on a little-known and potentially fatal condition that is on the rise.

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