Public Health
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Several cases of salmonella have been linked to South Australian alfalfa sprout products AAP - 20-06-2018
South Australians are being warned not to eat a range of alfalfa sprout products after the sprouts were linked to 21 confirmed cases of Salmonella.
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Fish caught in southeast Queensland waterways may be contaminated with firefighting chemicals AAP - 15-06-2018
Queensland health is advising people to not eat fish caught in some waterways in the state's southeast as they may be contaminated with firefighting chemicals.
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Nearly one in 10 gluten-free meals sold in Melbourne were found to contain gluten AAP - 28-05-2018
A study has detected potentially harmful levels of gluten in foods sold and served as 'gluten-free' across Melbourne. People with coeliac
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Australians encouraged to join available clinical trials AAP - 25-05-2018
Professor Ian Frazer, the 2006 Australian of the Year, has encouraged Australians to ask about available clinical
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Victorians are being warned about deadly wild mushrooms AAP - 15-05-2018
Deadly wild mushrooms are growing across Victoria, with health authorities urging people not to pick or eat them. Victorians are being warned
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Research shows immune cells in eye linked to vision loss AAP - 01-05-2018
Australian researchers believe they've uncovered a reason why macular degeneration affects some people at a much younger age. Immune cells
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Frozen pomegranate has officially been linked to six cases of hepatitis A AAP - 10-04-2018
NSW's health authority has confirmed six cases of hepatitis A linked to frozen pomegranate and three further cases are being investigated.
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Australian doctors warned against giving oxycodone AAP - 04-04-2018
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) is concerned the community is still being 'flooded' with prescription opioids.
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Misuse of alcohol and drugs linked to a range of diseases and deaths AAP - 29-03-2018
A new report shows the misuse of alcohol and drugs are collectively responsible for about one in every 20 deaths in Australia. Alcohol
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Too many teenagers unaware of 'social' smoking dangers AAP - 20-03-2018
Alarming research released by Cancer Council Victoria has found too many teenagers are not aware that every cigarette does damage. Research
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Calls for a new federally funded sun-protection campaign AAP - 19-03-2018
Australians are unknowingly increasing their risk of skin cancer because they don't know when they need sun protection the most, the findings of a national survey
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Study shows Vitamin B3 could become glaucoma treatment AAP - 14-03-2018
A world-first clinical trial has been launched in Melbourne to test the use of vitamin B3 as a treatment to prevent eye disease glaucoma. Researchers
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Researchers warn obese are much greater risk of severe flu and should get vaccinated AAP - 13-03-2018
The overweight and obese are at much greater risk of getting a severe bout of the flu that will land them in hospital, a large Australian study has found.
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New research shows single parenting pose greatest risk to the health of fathers AAP - 15-02-2018
A study of 40,000 Canadians has found single fathers are at the greatest risk of dying prematurely, compared to single mothers and partnered parents.
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A study has found opioid use linked to serious infections AAP - 14-02-2018
People who regularly use opioids are 60 per cent more likely to develop pneumonia or meningitis caused by Steptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, a study has found.
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Third hand cigarette smoke not cause for panic Health Times - 13-02-2018
An Australian National University (ANU) researcher is warning against undue alarm as the concept of health concerns from third-hand-smoke – lingering residue from cigarettes
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A new medical approach to 'transform' Australia's health care system AAP - 31-01-2018
A new report details a medical approach which has helped save the life of a four-year-old boy, and could transform Australia's health care system.
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Free meningococcal vaccine for WA children AAP - 23-01-2018
The West Australian government is funding a free meningococcal vaccine for children aged one to four after six people died following a spike in cases last year.
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Survey shows Australians are hoarding medicines AAP - 21-12-2017
A national survey has found 60 per cent of people keep unwanted and expired medicines in the house. Australians are risking their health by
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Eight tips to ensure a healthy start to the New Year AAP - 20-12-2017
VicHealth says ensuring good health and wellbeing does not have to be a chore, releasing eight tips to ensure a healthy start to the New Year.
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