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Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Changes to research and development tax could force Australian biotech, med tech and health tech companies offshore, according to sector advocates.

Woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola

Woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola

Woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola

Woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola

A 28-year-old Ugandan woman who sparked an Ebola scare in India after being put in quarantine has tested negative for the deadly virus.

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Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak

Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak

The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality.

Reported diphtheria death denied by health authority

Reported diphtheria death denied by health authority

A territory health authority says the death of a man in an outback hospital is in no way linked to diphtheria despite media reporting to that effect.

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.

Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths

Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths

More than 200 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died from Ebola, as authorities battle to control the outbreak, with nearly 900 cases reported.

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A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

Rural women have revealed significant barriers to fertility treatment, including interstate trips, fragmented care and the cancellation of abortion services.

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

Legitimate tobacco retailers say tax hikes have led to illicit sales decimating their income, with the legal market destined to be wiped out.

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

A lack of long-term research has left a huge gap in being able to prevent and treat women's experiences of brain fog during menopause.

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Historic dismissal of gendered violence has meant it has not been prioritised as a public health issue but a Melbourne medical student wants to change that.

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.

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Lived experience of mental health challenges is being used as the primary tool to connect with boys and young men facing their own difficulties.

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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 good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambulance services were under pressure after an influx of people seeking emergency help was driven by public holiday festivities and warm weather.

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Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Doctors have warned temperatures aren't the only thing rising due to climate change, with health impacts also set to increase.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

National guidelines for menopause treatment on the way

For the first time, Australia will develop national clinical guidelines for perimenopause and menopause helping to inform diagnosis, treatment and care plans.

Health body leading by example with Indigenous voice

A First Nations public health voice will put Indigenous perspectives "front and centre" two years after the failure of a national voice to parliament.

Blood donors needed as demand and cancellations collide

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people across the country to donate blood and help boost supplies, which are at critical levels.

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.

Biotech giant to slash 3000 jobs, spin-off vaccine arm

Pharmaceutical giant CSL has announced a major shake-up for its vaccination arm and for jobs as the company aims to cut costs.

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