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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.

Health insurance premiums to cut more from hip pockets

Health insurance premiums to cut more from hip pockets

Health insurance premiums to cut more from hip pockets

Health insurance premiums to cut more from hip pockets

Health insurance premium rises have begun, after the federal government in February approved an average industry-wide increase of 4.41 per cent.

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

Voluntary assisted dying laws in Australia are largely working as intended, but issues around remote access and obstruction by health facilities remain.

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'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned

'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned

Data has found few people are being granted access to a drug diversion scheme designed to stop minor offenders being trapped in court processes.

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.

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.

Cancer survivor's parents walk to give others hope

Cancer survivor's parents walk to give others hope

The mother of a childhood cancer survivor, Marina Forde is doing the Walk for Kids with Cancer so more parents can enjoy a happy ending.

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Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

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.

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

The financial, emotional and social cost of breast cancer has been revealed in a report that has found many Australians delay or skip treatment due to costs.

Sunscreen overhaul unlikely to fix 'trust deficit'

Sunscreen overhaul unlikely to fix 'trust deficit'

Sunscreen overhaul unlikely to fix 'trust deficit'

Sunscreen overhaul unlikely to fix 'trust deficit'

Consultations have begun on new rules designed to help Australians slip, slop, slap with confidence but not all are convinced the fix will be so simple.

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives

Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives

Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives

Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives

A 20 per cent tax on unhealthy foods could lead to hundreds of thousands of lives being saved and billions in health costs recouped, research reveals.

Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat

Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat

Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat

Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat

Australia may be a nation of walkers rather than runners, as a national study finds adults complete less strenuous exercise than many would expect.

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

The failed voice referendum gave Australians permission to be racist, which continues to cause distress for Indigenous people, a health conference has heard.

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Parkinson's action plan aims to brain growing disease

More than 200,000 Australians could benefit from breakthroughs on a debilitating neurological disorder under a new national strategy.

Growing obesity crisis tanking Aussie productivity

An all-of-the-above strategy is needed to head off Australia's worsening obesity problem, bipartisan research finds.

Multiple-birth parents tumble through cracks in support

Australian multiple-birth parents say a lack of financial and other support makes an already isolating experience even more challenging.

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.

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Royals celebrate another Danish-Australian star pairing

King Frederik and Queen Mary have admired the work of another Danish-Australian duo as the royals headed to an art exhibition at a trendy converted warehouse.

Medicinal cannabis concerns half-baked, advocates say

An analysis has found no evidence medicinal cannabis is effective for treating many illnesses but advocates say more data is needed to make a definitive call.

'Gaslit': government under fire over algal bloom claims

A government's sustained denials that a harmful algal bloom was toxic have been proven wrong and there must be an inquiry, the Liberals and Greens say.

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.

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Advocates and crossbenchers are outraged after the communications minister made a dismissive comment to a former gambling addict pushing for reform.

Government to pay $125m for COVID business settlement

Taxpayers will be slugged $125 million to settle a class action brought by businesses impacted by one of the world's longest lockdowns.

More mental health help for struggling regional parents

Becoming a parent can be stressful and terrifying but if things take a dark turn, being far away from the necessary mental health services can be dangerous.

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