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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.

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

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.

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

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.

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CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma

CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma

After Donald Trump threatened pharmaceutical tariffs, CSL says it will invest another $2.3 billion building a new blood plasma facility in the United States.

Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

The number of Australians dying from a prevalent disease has hit an almost 50-year low while mortality rates for dementia have been steadily rising.

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments

Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments

Australia’s public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.

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Video shows guards roughly treat inmate who had seizure

Video shows guards roughly treat inmate who had seizure

Video shows guards roughly treat inmate who had seizure

Video shows guards roughly treat inmate who had seizure

Prison guards who roughly handled a one-legged inmate who had just had a seizure suspected he had taken illicit drugs, an inquest into his death has heard.

Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Two stores allegedly selling illicit tobacco and vape products were operating metres from the offices of health officials attempting to curb the prolific issue.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

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.

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

The nation's top dental body is telling members not to promote or advise patients to use superannuation to pay for treatment.

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Sexually transmitted infection rates have climbed almost 50 per cent over the past decade with experts most concerned women may have undetected conditions.

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

An app is helping speed up the process of diagnosing cerebral palsy in babies by allowing parents to complete an early test from their own home.

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

A peak body is highlighting National Asthma Awareness Week by driving a cultural shift in how asthma is treated in childhood - from relievers to preventers.

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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.

First robotic surgery gives granny '15 minutes of fame'

A grandmother has successfully undergone Australia's first robotic shoulder replacement, saying she is enjoying her "15 minutes of fame".

Global demand helps push ResMed shares to record high

ResMed shares have hit an all-time high after the medical device-maker beat expectations on both revenue and profit.

World-first study could provide MS breakthrough

A groundbreaking Australian study is using DNA analysis to pinpoint a person's genetic risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

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Survey confirms vicious cycle of epilepsy and anxiety

Australians with epilepsy are being urged to push their GPs and specialists to seek out different therapies until a successful one is found.

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Smartwatches can detect signs of a common and potentially serious sleep disorder with the medical regulator approving software that analyses bedtime breathing.

Nurses in a pink fit, set to strike over wage offer

Industrial action from nurses and midwives could escalate if a state government and union are unable to broker a new wage deal.

Breakthrough tool aims to help prevent chemo overdoses

Researchers have developed an innovative AI-powered tool that offers hope to cancer patients by helping prevent incorrect doses of chemotherapy.

Healthcare provider's collapse prompts reform demands

Concerns about the viability of private healthcare are mounting after the nation’s second-largest private hospital operator collapsed into receivership.

Screen misuse blamed for painful 'tech neck' problems

Medical experts fear digital technology misuse is leading to a surge in neck pain, with women deemed the most vulnerable to the condition dubbed "tech neck".

Medical access to expand to remove 'abortion deserts'

Nurses and midwives will be allowed to prescribe drugs to terminate pregnancies under changes to abortion laws aimed at improving access in regional areas.

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