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Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

The first international survey of patients living with chronic conditions who saw GPs has found that Australia is one of the top performers worldwide.

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

New laws and a crackdown on vapes have led to a downturn in young people using them, but an expert says the work to reduce smoking rates is far from done.

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

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.

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Birth trauma 'dismissed, shrouded in secrecy'

Birth trauma 'dismissed, shrouded in secrecy'

Delays in diagnosing and treating birth injuries are significantly affecting women's mental health, impacting ongoing physical limitations and quality of life.

First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study

First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study

A study of more than 700 people living with a unique strain of hepatitis B, predominantly affecting Indigenous people, has found severe risks to liver health.

Doctor says heart failure caused Michael Madsen's death

Doctor says heart failure caused Michael Madsen's death

Heart failure will be listed as Michael Madsen's cause of death, the actor's cardiologist has revealed with heart disease and alcoholism contributing factors.

Data registry funds plea in fight against MND

Data registry funds plea in fight against MND

Marked by muscles withering away and the inability to speak and eat, motor neurone disease is fatal and affects more than 2500 people in Australia.

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'Invariably fatal' rare bat virus claims another victim

'Invariably fatal' rare bat virus claims another victim

'Invariably fatal' rare bat virus claims another victim

'Invariably fatal' rare bat virus claims another victim

The fourth case of the rabies-like lyssavirus has led to a man's death in hospital, several months after he was bitten by a bat.

Man critical after catching rare bat lyssavirus virus

Man critical after catching rare bat lyssavirus virus

Man critical after catching rare bat lyssavirus virus

Man critical after catching rare bat lyssavirus virus

A man is critically ill after becoming only the fourth known person in Australia to be diagnosed with a rabies-like bat virus.

Doctors dispute billions being lost in Medicare fraud

Doctors dispute billions being lost in Medicare fraud

Doctors dispute billions being lost in Medicare fraud

Doctors dispute billions being lost in Medicare fraud

Between $1.5 billion to $10 billion of public money is being lost in Medicare rorts every year because of weak oversight and loopholes, a health union says.

AI gives birth to fresh hope against male infertility

AI gives birth to fresh hope against male infertility

AI gives birth to fresh hope against male infertility

AI gives birth to fresh hope against male infertility

Cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology is being used in Australian IVF labs, offering fresh hope for would-be parents struggling to have children.

The disease impacting Indigenous kids' development

The disease impacting Indigenous kids' development

The disease impacting Indigenous kids' development

The disease impacting Indigenous kids' development

Early detection is key to ensure children thrive as clinical data reveals more than a third of Indigenous children experience "fluctuating" ear disease.

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

Lucrative profits from selling cheap cigarettes and vapes across a rampant black market could go up in smoke under a plan for $1.5 million fines and jail time.

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Cases of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts spike drastically when people are grappling with multiple crises, new data shows.

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Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

IVF experts say there's been an uptick in nervous parents reaching out for reassurance after two devastating mix ups have eroded patient trust in the industry.

What's gambling cost? Advocates slam political inaction

Gambling harm reduction advocates have launched fresh calls for reform on the second anniversary of a landmark report into problem gambling.

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

A country town is offering $45,000 and a "concierge" service to lure city doctors to the bush, as strategies to train rural GPs show early signs of success.

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

The ongoing challenges of extreme weather and new emergency services taxes are making the mental pressures experienced by farmers harder to bear.

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Poor sleep, menopause flare-ups: health in warmer world

Heatwaves have long been linked to higher death rates but more is being understood about the broader health and wellbeing impacts of hot, humid weather.

Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Better mattress firmness standards, breathability testing and clearer information for parents are being targeted in an effort to halt infant sleep deaths.

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

Seven newborn babies are found to have HIV every day in Papua New Guinea despite the availability of preventative drugs.

Career blocks for female scientists put under scrutiny

Talented female scientists are being pushed out of cancer research due to gender discrimination, ageism and an absence of mentorship, funding and job security.

Nation's 'failing' mental health system needs overhaul

An agreement between Australia's governments to tackle mental health and suicide prevention has reportedly made little progress since taking effect in 2022.

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

The leader of one of Australia's top medical technology companies warns strict regulations on artificial intelligence could hamper local innovation.

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

Governments must self-reflect and begin to work in new ways with Indigenous organisations if they want to close the gap in health, a report has found.

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