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Cancer patients found after review into banned surgeon

Cancer patients found after review into banned surgeon

Seven people have been diagnosed with cancer after a review into their surgeon sparked a recall of almost 2000 colonoscopy patients in Victoria and NSW.

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

A Melbourne research institute will become the second place in the world to trial a stem cell therapy for a rare genetic condition.

Getting under the world's skin with Aussie 'cosmedics'

Getting under the world's skin with Aussie 'cosmedics'

Getting under the world's skin with Aussie 'cosmedics'

Getting under the world's skin with Aussie 'cosmedics'

The brains behind an emerging beauty empire has become the first woman founder in the Australian Business Growth Fund investment portfolio.

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LGBTQI mental health in 'state of crisis'

LGBTQI mental health in 'state of crisis'

Data shows that LGBTQI communities across Australia suffer mental ill-health at increasingly high rates, with more than half experiencing a disorder.

Dutton criticised over 'divisive' deportation calls

Dutton criticised over 'divisive' deportation calls

Experts say Peter Dutton's call to deport pro-Palestinian protesters on temporary visas will be distressing for refugees regardless of their visa status.

Apology after rape victim turned away from hospital

Apology after rape victim turned away from hospital

Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says a rape victim did not receive proper care at a central Queensland hospital and has "unreservedly apologised".

TikTok medical influencer lied about being a doctor

TikTok medical influencer lied about being a doctor

A woman has admitted to pretending to be a doctor in TikTok and Instagram videos in which she wore medical scrubs and a stethoscope and discussed health issues.

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PM confident of delivering on urgent care clinics

PM confident of delivering on urgent care clinics

PM confident of delivering on urgent care clinics

PM confident of delivering on urgent care clinics

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told a nursing conference the government will exceed its target for urgent care clinics

Study opens door on negative health aspects of renting

Study opens door on negative health aspects of renting

Study opens door on negative health aspects of renting

Study opens door on negative health aspects of renting

People who rent a home age quicker than those who own their own house, with the negative health impact worse than being unemployed, a study has found.

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Research has uncovered more than 50 emerging trends in how households are using energy, potentially helping consumers and networks avoid costly mistakes.

NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs

NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs

NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs

NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs

Nurses and paramedics from across Australia are being sought to help expand a fledgling NSW service that's proven vital in reducing the strain on hospitals.

Merritt's condition 'improving slightly' in hospital

Merritt's condition 'improving slightly' in hospital

Merritt's condition 'improving slightly' in hospital

Merritt's condition 'improving slightly' in hospital

The sister of South Sydney great Nathan Merritt has taken to social media to provide an update on the health of the hospitalised former Rabbitohs winger.

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

Three years after the pandemic began, the COVID-19 virus is still taking a toll on the economy in sick days and healthcare costs.

Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Southern Australia's grass pollen season is tipped to drag on longer than usual, sparking a warning about potentially-deadly thunderstorm asthma.

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CSL to bandage cost pressures to stem bleeding profits

Biomedical giant CSL has pledged to repair margins as cost pressures and volatile global currencies continue to bruise profits at the vaccine and plasma leader.

South Sudanese refugees use VR to open up about trauma

Wearing a VR headset could unlock a new frontier in refugee mental health with South Sudanese taking part in a project aimed at healing trauma.

Flesh-eating ulcer spreads further as cases rise

There's been a jump in patients with Buruli ulcer in Victoria and cases are no longer confined to previously known hotspots.

'Moral panic' over as NSW shifts on personal drug use

In a major overhaul of NSW drug laws, users caught with small amounts of illicit substances will be diverted to health counselling rather than court.

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Lack of understanding adding to birth pain and trauma

Birth trauma both physical and mental has been laid bare at an inquiry that heard claims of systemic racism and the need to better educate expecting mothers.

Heart attack triple-zero call not given right priority

Ambulance Tasmania failed to give appropriate priority to a triple-zero call for a man suffering a heart attack, a coroner has ruled.

We haven't forgotten about COVID-19 hotel bills: NSW

NSW has resorted to taking money from the bank accounts of Australians to recoup hotel quarantine bills as talks continue over Queensland's $105 million debt.

Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John's wellness walk

Thousands of walkers and furry friends have gathered in Melbourne for the late Olivia Newton-John's annual Walk for Wellness raising money for cancer treatment.

Free shingles jab coming for millions of Australians

Australians most at risk of complications from developing shingles will be eligible to receive a free vaccine against the virus.

Flying Doctors bring community to remote Australia

The work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service remains as vital as ever for people in rural areas as an outback Queensland base marks its 80-year anniversary.

Purple House provides model of what 'yes' could achieve

Aboriginal health experts say the success of community-controlled health organisations shows what could be achieved with a 'yes' vote in the voice referendum.

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