Public Health
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People with desk jobs have been urged to exercise daily AAP - 23-04-2019
People stuck at their desks six hours a day should exercise for up to 40 minutes to mitigate the risks associated with sitting too much, new research suggests.
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A bad batch of recreational drugs is suspected of causing a spike in patient admissions at Adelaide AAP - 22-04-2019
A "bad batch" of illicit
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New research has found that heavy drinkers consume half of all alcohol AAP - 18-04-2019
The heaviest-drinking 10 per cent of Australians are knocking back more than half of all alcohol consumed in the country, new research has found.
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More Australians are getting help for drug and alcohol problems AAP - 17-04-2019
One in 166 Australians received specialist treatment for alcohol and drug problems in the last financial year, according to a new report. More
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An Adelaide Foodland store has recalled a range of hot cross buns amid a contamination issue AAP - 10-04-2019
Parts of a small calculator have been found in hot cross buns sold at an Adelaide supermarket, prompting an urgent recall. The recall was instigated
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Authorities warned about wild mushroom poisonings in NSW AAP - 03-04-2019
The NSW Poisons Information Centre says eight people were admitted to hospital with wild mushroom poisoning in just one week. At least eight people in NSW have
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Health experts have called for a unified approach to tackling obesity AAP - 02-04-2019
As many areas of Australia deal with higher obesity rates, health experts continue to push for a national approach in tackling the epidemic.
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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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