Public Health
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Australian parents susceptible to anti-vaccination messaging from politicians HealthTimes - 27-03-2019
The majority of Australian parents are susceptible to influence by vaccine messages from political and medical leaders, according to a new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney.
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Listeria bacteria was found in a roast lamb and vegetable meal by Meals on Wheels AAP - 21-03-2019
Meals on Wheels has recalled its frozen meals in SA after a routine test revealed a roast lamb and vegetable meal was contaminated with the listeria bacteria.
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Five cases of salmonella enteritidis have been linked to eggs produced by Victorian egg farm AAP - 21-03-2019
An egg recall has been announced following the discovery of a salmonella outbreak at a Victorian egg farm. A salmonella
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Potentially toxic microscopic algae has been detected at Perth's Swan River AAP - 14-03-2019
The WA Health Department is warning against eating fish or crabs from the Swan River after potentially toxic microscopic algae was detected at elevated levels.
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Health authorities warned people on Tasmania's east coast about mosquito virus AAP - 08-03-2019
The Tasmanian health department has warned people on the state's east coast to protect themselves against mosquito bites after two cases of an unusual virus.
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According to NT government, their alcohol reforms are working AAP - 01-03-2019
The NT's alcohol reforms are cutting crime and other related problems, says the government, but break-ins at the city's bars are increasing.
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A number of human rights will be enshrined in law in Queensland AAP - 28-02-2019
A number of human rights will be enshrined in law in Queensland, while the health department looks into claims of harassment against a senior surgeon.
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Disability advocates and NSW politicians are demanding ongoing funding for advocacy services AAP - 25-02-2019
Disability advocates are calling for ongoing funding for advocacy services amid concerns people will be left without access to vital support services.
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A salmonella outbreak in Adelaide was likely caused by the handling raw egg products AAP - 21-02-2019
An SA Health investigation has found raw eggs were likely the source of a salmonella
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A study has found Japanese plant could hold secrets to anti-ageing AAP - 20-02-2019
A Japanese traditional medicine grown in Australia has a compound that helps protect cells, a study has found. A Japanese plant that's
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A study that aims to help prevent heatwave deaths has been launched AAP - 18-02-2019
A study to create the world's first evidence-based guidance for sustainable cooling strategies for vulnerable people during heatwaves has been launched.
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The Northern Territory Government will invest on a new violence program AAP - 15-02-2019
Working with men who were perpetrators of domestic violence to prevent such relationships occurring will be part of funding for new programs in the NT.
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Health authorities says SA salmonella cases linked to bakeries AAP - 15-02-2019
Health authorities say 11 cases of salmonella have been linked to bakeries in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Nine people have been hospitalised
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There's a flood-borne disease outbreak in north Queensland AAP - 13-02-2019
An outbreak of the flood-borne disease, melioidosis, has killed one person and 10 more are sick in north Queensland. One person is dead and
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Most older Australians unprepared for end-of-life decisions AAP - 12-02-2019
New research from Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) reveals that 70% of older Australians are without an Advance
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A new study says, organs of inmates possibly used in research AAP - 06-02-2019
A new study says academic papers on organ transplants may have breached ethics because the research may have been based on organs taken from Chinese prisoners.
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Skin safety authorities advice Aussies to use sunscreen daily AAP - 25-01-2019
Most Australians should be applying sunscreen every single morning under new guidelines backed by the nation's skin safety authorities.
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Authorities warned Victorians to take heat seriously AAP - 23-01-2019
Victorians are being urged to stop underestimating the effects of extreme heat as temperatures soar into the 40s later this week. Extreme heat
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Red meat is bad both for people and our planet AAP - 17-01-2019
Meat is bad both for the health of people who eat too much of it and for the planet, a report says. Aussies are the world's number one
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Older Australians are drinking at risky levels as the Baby Boomer generation ages AAP - 16-01-2019
Scientists have uncovered what they believe is a worrying new trend of more older Aussies drinking alcohol at "problematic levels".
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