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AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

In community hands, AI has the power to improve lives and move the dial on some closing the gap targets, but there are some dangers to the technology.

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Australians are being urged to rebuild their trust in vaccines amid a growing "anti-science sentiment" and falling vaccination rates.

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More care for utes than health: rural men's harsh truth

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.

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

Embryo bungle earns IVF giant new licence conditions

A state watchdog has slapped a major IVF clinic with conditions for it to continue operating, after a patient was mistakenly implanted with her own embryo.

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Tablets containing extra-high doses of illicit drugs and powder laced with dodgy tranquillisers have been detected as a state ramps up its drug testing trial.

Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia will provide $48 million to its Pacific neighbours to help manage and contain a surge in HIV infections, in a move lauded by advocates as life-saving.

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'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

World-first data shows almost 21,000 Australians are living with incurable breast cancer, with advocates saying health services for the population fall short.

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

A simple in-store tweak has shown people will eat more fresh food and be healthier if prices are presented differently.

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.

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

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.

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Testing has confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu has reached an Australian sub-Antarctic island, after scientists raised the alarm after unusual seal deaths.

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Ramsay Health Care, the biggest private hospital operator in the nation, has again pointed to the challenges faced by the sector in terms of rising costs.

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Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Female transport workers are facing health problems due to lack of safe toilets, with majority of the female workforce affected, according to a new report.

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest diseases affecting Australian women and also causes a significant economic burden.

Spotlight on teen’s legacy after camping trip death

The death of a 16-year-old boy could help shine a light on a little-known and potentially fatal condition that is on the rise.

'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.

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'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns.

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

A leader of one of Australia's biggest aged-care services has issued a dire warning about under-capacity in the sector as the nation's population grows older.

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

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

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Midnight Oil's drummer, who has stage four pancreatic cancer, still has songs pinging around his brain at night, while he rages against the dying of the light.

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.

Cancer survival gap widens for disadvantaged patients

Despite medical improvements, Australians in disadvantaged areas are dying at higher rates than their privileged counterparts compared to four decades ago.

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