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Gaza in a 'race against time,' Australian doctors say

Gaza in a 'race against time,' Australian doctors say

Australian doctors in Gaza have shared their hopes and fears for the Palestinian enclave amid a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Small communities are the key to a good life, according to a national survey that shows Australians are reporting greater overall wellbeing.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

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One simple change could possibly save dozens of babies

One simple change could possibly save dozens of babies

A leading diabetes expert is urging Australia to make access to a game-changing medical device easier and cheaper for those with the condition.

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New research into Parkinson's could provide hope for families with a generations-long history of the neurodegenerative disease.

Ex-husband spills beans on Britney in revealing memoir

Ex-husband spills beans on Britney in revealing memoir

A former husband of Britney Spears says he penned a revealing memoir for the sake of their kids but the pop star accuses him of white lies and gaslighting.

National guidelines for menopause treatment on the way

National guidelines for menopause treatment on the way

For the first time, Australia will develop national clinical guidelines for perimenopause and menopause helping to inform diagnosis, treatment and care plans.

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Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Ahead of World Menopause Day, workplaces are being called on to ensure they have supports and structures in place for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

Diane Keaton's cause of death revealed as tributes flow

Diane Keaton's cause of death revealed as tributes flow

Diane Keaton's cause of death revealed as tributes flow

Diane Keaton's cause of death revealed as tributes flow

Family of Hollywood star Diane Keaton have revealed the actor's cause of death as colleagues hail their "fearless" and "beautiful" screen companion.

Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments

Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments

Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments

Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments

Business models promoting early super draw-downs for expensive or unnecessary medical treatments need to be stamped out, the tax office says.

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

The nation's top dental body is telling members not to promote or advise patients to use superannuation to pay for treatment.

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

A power outage forced operators to use pen and paper to dispatch emergency services, prompting calls for a system overhaul.

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Worries about the cost of raising children and job security are being blamed for the increasing age of new parents and their falling number of children.

Dying on 'own terms' to get easier in law refresh

Dying on 'own terms' to get easier in law refresh

Dying on 'own terms' to get easier in law refresh

Dying on 'own terms' to get easier in law refresh

Barriers to terminally ill patients accessing assisting dying are poised to be pulled down under a law shake-up, honouring the last wishes of a young man.

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Medicinal cannabis being 'exploited' through telehealth

Companies that prescribe and dispense medicinal cannabis have drawn the ire of doctors and pharmacists warning of gaps in the regulation of medicinal cannabis.

How a platform became the go-to charity hub in crises

Australians are among the most generous people in the world, having donated more than $1 billion to lend a hand to those in need, a crowdfunding giant says.

Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care

Women in remote areas are 1.6 times more likely to suffer perinatal loss, prompting calls for national standards in care to overcome the tyranny of distance.

Midnight Oil fans rally to rescue drummer's 'war horse'

A drummer for one of Australia's most-loved rock bands is battling cancer and says he is surrounded by love after deciding to sell his old "war horse".

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Parents' loss sparks push for awareness campaign

October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month, and a mum who lost her baby to stillbirth says a national campaign is needed to stop preventable deaths.

Alarm over prostate cancer rates in younger men

There's growing alarm over the number of younger Australian men being diagnosed with prostate cancer, sparking pleas for them to take stock of the risk.

Fears 'silent killer' too often goes undetected

There's concerns that chronic kidney disease is too often going undetected, sparking calls for greater screening and awareness among healthcare workers.

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

A first-of-its-kind fine for the loss of 220,000 people's health data highlights a need to view cybercrime as more than just a technological risk, experts say.

Time for change in education around 'date rape' drug

Rising numbers of women and regional Australians are ending up in hospital due to overdosing on a party drug with experts worried about the way it is discussed.

Why the job of a local GP has become more complicated

Doctors see patients for longer to treat more complex conditions as gaps persist in the medical workforce, infrastructure and funding, a GP survey shows.

Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

The bush needs a bigger stake in decisions affecting the future of the nation if it is to become home to nearly half the population, research shows.

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