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Pope rests on peaceful night of third week in hospital

Pope rests on peaceful night of third week in hospital

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting on Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite

Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite

Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite

Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite

Pharmacists want prescription co-payments reduced, pointing to research showing women more likely to be unable to afford medication for them and their families.

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Indigenous Australians die by suicide at three times the rate of non-Indigenous according to figures that may understate the true number of deaths.

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Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

A second case of the deadly Japanese encephalitis has been detected in regional Victoria after a handful of cases were reported in NSW and Queensland.

HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear

HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear

Clients of a beauty clinic might have contracted hepatitis or HIV after widespread issues were uncovered by health authorities.

Election fever: PM off to Canberra but only for a party

Election fever: PM off to Canberra but only for a party

Labor has ramped up its messaging on health as the prime minister teased reporters about rising expectations an election could be called within days.

Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins

Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins

One state's long-awaited pill testing trial has kicked off with a warning illicit drug use remains banned, as sniffer dogs are used elsewhere at the festival.

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'Not my arm': hard medicine brings doctors to the bush

'Not my arm': hard medicine brings doctors to the bush

'Not my arm': hard medicine brings doctors to the bush

'Not my arm': hard medicine brings doctors to the bush

The chance to travel the outback and help country Australians facing extreme medical emergencies is luring more doctors to the bush.

Shingles can rob energetic adults of their future

Shingles can rob energetic adults of their future

Shingles can rob energetic adults of their future

Shingles can rob energetic adults of their future

Painful, debilitating and potentially deadly, shingles can ravage the most robust adult, like 88-year-old Robert Bakewell.

Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia

Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia

Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia

Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia

A guarded sense of optimism surrounds Pope Francis and his recovery from pneumonia as he reaches the two-week mark in hospital.

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Domestic violence victims suffer a stark drop in education, employment and lifetime earnings, sparking a call for universities and workplaces to step up.

Measles spreading locally as cases spark exposure alert

Measles spreading locally as cases spark exposure alert

Measles spreading locally as cases spark exposure alert

Measles spreading locally as cases spark exposure alert

A list of 19 exposure sites has been released as health authorities warn two measles cases were likely acquired within the local community.

Hospital chief vows no repeat of error in toddler death

Hospital chief vows no repeat of error in toddler death

Hospital chief vows no repeat of error in toddler death

Hospital chief vows no repeat of error in toddler death

Senior officials at a privately run public hospital have faced intense questioning after the death of a toddler who was not given IV fluids until too late.

Free tests could become 'forever chemicals' case study

Free tests could become 'forever chemicals' case study

Free tests could become 'forever chemicals' case study

Free tests could become 'forever chemicals' case study

Tens of thousands of people could become a case study on the health effects of 'forever chemicals' if government supports a testing campaign.

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Private health premiums to rise as hospitals cry poor

Insurers have been asked repeatedly to submit claims for premium rises to the government but private hospitals say they don't expect to see much of the money.

Smokers' death risk spiked for 23 common causes

Dozens of Australian smokers are dying every day, with the habit linked to deaths from 23 common causes, new research has revealed.

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

More needs to be done to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Australia, but among the best prevention programs are those which are community-led, researchers say.

Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns

Disability support provider LiveBetter is facing health and safety charges over the bathtub burns death of a client, almost a year after it copped a $1.8m fine.

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Pope Francis had a 'good' night in hospital, is resting

The Vatican says Pope Francis "slept and is resting" while still in hospital, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

With a federal election looming, an expert warns it will take more than a rate cut and a health promise to turn the political tides in Labor's favour.

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written message.

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Healthcare funding is to receive a certain boost with both major parties pledging to spend billions of dollars as they prepare for the federal election.

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

The Pope "rested well" overnight, the Vatican says, but will not lead Sunday prayers for a second consecutive week as he's treated for double pneumonia.

Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

A cyclone is almost certainly looming off the coast of Australia's rain-soaked north but forecasters say its path is still uncertain.

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

The Pope's health is improving and he is alert, able to move around and even doing some work, the Vatican says.

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