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Ray of light amid darkening health crisis

Ray of light amid darkening health crisis

South Australia recorded its second-worst month for ambulance ramping in March but one hospital is bucking the trend to show a way out of the crisis.

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

The federal government has released a draft national autism strategy centred on improving economic and social inclusion as well as the experience of diagnosis.

Deadly Heart Trek works with community to eliminate RHD

Deadly Heart Trek works with community to eliminate RHD

Deadly Heart Trek works with community to eliminate RHD

Deadly Heart Trek works with community to eliminate RHD

Rheumatic Heart Disease is a preventable condition that disproportionately affects First Nations people. The Deadly Heart Trek wants to help eliminate it.

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Measles alert issued for western Sydney

Measles alert issued for western Sydney

NSW Health is advising people in Western Sydney to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after a woman was diagnosed with the illness.

One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose

One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose

One woman has died and a second is in a critical condition after overdosing in Queensland's southeast.

Thomas Randle's drive to save people from cancer

Thomas Randle's drive to save people from cancer

Four years on from his cancer diagnosis, Supercars driver Thomas Randle is using his passion for motorsport to encourage people to get checked for the disease.

Crowds shell out for seafood as Easter egg prices crack

Crowds shell out for seafood as Easter egg prices crack

Australians have flocked to fish markets for the traditional Good Friday shopping spree but cheaper species are expected to be high on the menu this year.

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Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Australia's peak medical body has called on the federal government to enact tougher laws to ban online junk food ads targeting children.

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

Overdue surgery list slashed but COVID hangover lingers

A NSW overhaul of elective surgeries has cut the waiting list for overdue procedures but doctors fear the progress is unsustainable due to budget cuts.

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Long COVID-19 cases may have increased with the Omicron variant, with a study finding almost one in five people suffering symptoms months after diagnosis.

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

National centre to tackle gender inequity in medicine

A new national research centre will challenge Australia's predominantly male-centric approach to medical care to deliver better health outcomes for all.

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Western Australia’s new abortion laws have come into effect, decriminalising the procedure and cementing access to improved healthcare for women.

SA health system in bad shape as elective surgeries cut

SA health system in bad shape as elective surgeries cut

SA health system in bad shape as elective surgeries cut

SA health system in bad shape as elective surgeries cut

Elective surgeries have been cancelled across Adelaide as hospitals battle a shortage of beds and record ambulance ramping.

Missed opportunities led to mum's 'preventable' death

Missed opportunities led to mum's 'preventable' death

Missed opportunities led to mum's 'preventable' death

Missed opportunities led to mum's 'preventable' death

Several missteps in the treatment of a young mother by hospital staff and paramedics led to her "preventable" death from endocarditis, a coroner has found.

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Painful journey to endometriosis discovery for actress

It took a burst ovarian cyst for doctors to discover the cause of Christie Whelan Browne's painful periods but a new app may fast track endometriosis diagnosis.

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Suicide among veterans was not a "blind spot" for the defence department and the issue has been given greater attention, an inquiry has been told.

Hope after research breakthrough for psoriasis patients

Researchers have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for a skin disease affecting one in 500,000 Australians.

Free RSV immunisations for babies amid surge in cases

A free RSV vaccine which could prevent thousands of babies and young children from being admitted to hospital is being rolled out in Queensland.

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Emergency inspector shifts blame for triple-zero delays

Victoria's emergency management inspector has been grilled at an inquest about its response to issues with triple-zero call response times during COVID-19.

Defence force chief to face veteran suicide inquiry

Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell will be questioned on the cultural and systemic challenges a royal commission has identified in defence.

Vaccine mandates for NSW health workers reconsidered

NSW health workers might no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the minister responsible declares people need to "get back on with life".

Chronic fatigue support needs 'urgent' funds: advocates

People with chronic fatigue need support and research into the syndrome in line with a 2023 parliamentary report, an advocacy group says.

Australia to help Pacific neighbours fight tuberculosis

About $17 million has been committed to researching tuberculosis in Southeast Asia and the Pacific in a bid to protect Australia's neighbouring region.

Pathology training helping build up Pacific health care

A pathologist trained in Australia will play a key role in building a self-sufficient diagnostic service in her Pacific home country to end delays in treatment.

Later retirement damaging to health, wellbeing: study

Forcing Australians to work later into their 60s could be detrimental to their sense of autonomy, health and wellbeing, a study has found.

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