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'Transformational': cystic fibrosis drug price slashed

'Transformational': cystic fibrosis drug price slashed

Affordable access to life-changing treatment for cystic fibrosis will be expanded to more Australians with a change to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Nurses rally over sick bubs 'parked in cramped unit'

Nurses rally over sick bubs 'parked in cramped unit'

Nurses rally over sick bubs 'parked in cramped unit'

Nurses rally over sick bubs 'parked in cramped unit'

The stress of premature babies with serious medical conditions is magnified for many parents at a cramped neonatal unit in a major public hospital.

'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care

'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care

'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care

'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care

Health groups have backed a rural maternity plan after public inquiries revealed some women are travelling hours to have babies as local birth units shut down.

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ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

As he readies his first budget, ACT Treasurer Chris Steel warns the territory's finances are unsustainable without a health funding boost from the Commonwealth.

Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis

Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis

Tradies will be able to complete their apprenticeships for free as a state government tries to ease the housing crisis.

Coming out an 'indelible memory' with lasting impacts

Coming out an 'indelible memory' with lasting impacts

One in two LGBTQI young people experience parental rejection when they come out, an occurrence that can prompt years of shame and mental anguish.

How one wellness habit redeemed a life of addiction

How one wellness habit redeemed a life of addiction

After battling addiction as a teen, John Ogilvie reclaimed his life and found passion and purpose as the founder of Australia's longest-running yoga centres.

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'Astronomical' mess prompts hospital insurance plan

'Astronomical' mess prompts hospital insurance plan

'Astronomical' mess prompts hospital insurance plan

'Astronomical' mess prompts hospital insurance plan

A beleaguered major hospital's strained operator is seeking some of its investment back but plans are in motion to restrict it .

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Economic pressures and personal and family relationship breakdowns are still the leading causes of distress for Australians but loneliness is rising.

Soccer headers alter brains, adding to dementia fears

Soccer headers alter brains, adding to dementia fears

Soccer headers alter brains, adding to dementia fears

Soccer headers alter brains, adding to dementia fears

Repeatedly heading a soccer ball alters the brain, a world-leading Australian study has found, but the long-term impacts still need to be investigated.

Ban to lifted on gay and bisexual men giving blood

Ban to lifted on gay and bisexual men giving blood

Ban to lifted on gay and bisexual men giving blood

Ban to lifted on gay and bisexual men giving blood

Sexual activity eligibility rules at Australia's blood donation service will change, in a world-first move that paves the way for 95,000 extra donations a year.

Pill testing clinic set for entertainment hotspot

Pill testing clinic set for entertainment hotspot

Pill testing clinic set for entertainment hotspot

Pill testing clinic set for entertainment hotspot

Anyone of any age can use an anonymous, permanent pill testing clinic that's set to open in a major nightlife area close to public transport.

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

A suspended dentist who poses a serious risk to patients' health still claims to be a registered health professional, the nation's health worker regulator says.

Mental health hit hardest amid exorbitant doctor fees

Mental health hit hardest amid exorbitant doctor fees

Mental health hit hardest amid exorbitant doctor fees

Mental health hit hardest amid exorbitant doctor fees

Extreme costs to see specialist doctors, including psychiatrists, are putting the health of millions at risk, as a report urges a boost in government funding.

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Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving.

Help for disabled youths left at the mercy of carers

A young disabled woman has described feeling "lost" with no idea where to turn when a carer damaged her wheelchair and left her feeling unsafe.

IVF system fails to pass the pub test, minister says

A rapid review of Australia's IVF industry will scrutinise the safety and quality of state regulatory schemes after recent embryo mix-ups.

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.

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Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group

The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes.

Stricter IVF regulation on cards as clinic boss quits

The head of a leading fertility clinic that bungled two separate embryo transfers has quit as the fallout from the mix-up intensifies.

Cochlear launches new implant, downgrades guidance

Weaker-than-expected sales have prompted a home-grown health technology giant to downgrade guidance, just as it releases its latest device.

Heartbroken mum urges free vaccines for deadly disease

After watching her son die in a few hours, a grieving parent is lobbying a state government to help prevent the disease that killed him.

Extra cash needed to solve spiralling surgery crisis

Politicians and medical experts agree only extra funding can fix a crisis in public hospitals, where more patients are waiting longer times for surgeries.

RFK Jr's health role reignites fluoride debate

The appointment of the US health secretary has renewed claims about fluoridated water, but research says Australian levels are safe and beneficial.

Hospital in hot water over 'cooking the books' claims

Claims a hospital emergency department falsified data to hit ambulance ramping targets will be probed as a minister insists benchmarks aren't tied to funding.

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