Public Health
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Population pressure on Qld health system AAP - 13-12-2023
A growing and ageing Queensland population has put pressure on the state's hospitals and ambulances over a five year period. An auditor-general report has
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Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law AAP - 07-12-2023
Individual warnings will soon be printed on cigarettes in a bid to get more smokers to kick the habit. Laws cracking down on smoking passed federal parliament
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National cabinet reaches deals on health and disability AAP - 06-12-2023
KEY DECISIONS OUT OF NATIONAL CABINET * $1.2 billion package of Strengthening Medicare measures to take pressure off hospitals, including a boost to urgent
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Task force to tackle record emergency wait times AAP - 06-12-2023
A task force will be established to tackle the record amount of time patients are waiting for care in NSW emergency departments. The latest NSW Bureau of Health
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Opioid users to get greater access to overdose drug AAP - 05-12-2023
Victorians grappling with opioid addiction will have greater access to a life-saving overdose reversal drug after the state government decided to take further advantage of
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Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems AAP - 04-12-2023
Indigenous children are experiencing fewer ear and hearing problems, though rates are still excessive and preventable. New data from the Australian Institute
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Iron deficiency symptoms going undetected AAP - 03-12-2023
Being iron deficient might make you feel tired. Or it could make you dizzy. Or a bit short of breath. Or your libido could drop off a cliff. You may even have a desire to
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System in decay: inquiry seeks action on dental care AAP - 01-12-2023
A challenge to chart a path to universal access to dental and oral health care has been laid at the feet of the federal government. A Senate inquiry into dental
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Nicotine Pouches: A Promising Aid in Smoking Cessation Health Times - 01-12-2023
Smoking remains a primary global health concern, constituting a leading cause of preventable diseases and mortality, with millions of people worldwide grappling with the challenge
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Movember's fight to stop years shaved off men's lives AAP - 30-11-2023
As Movember celebrates its 20th anniversary, men's health advocates have no illusions about the scale of the challenge that still lies ahead. For two decades,
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Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas AAP - 29-11-2023
A group of West Australian doctors want the government to do more to protect the community from the negative health effects of climate change. Doctors for the
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Ban on disposable vapes imports to kick in soon AAP - 28-11-2023
Australians will soon find it harder to access vapes, as the government attempts to prevent the industry creating a new generation of nicotine addicts. About
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MS breakthrough could mean treatments halt progression AAP - 28-11-2023
A treatment for progressive multiple sclerosis could be on the horizon after a researchers found injecting stem cells into the brains of patients could potentially stop the
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Ageing population key health care challenge for NSW AAP - 27-11-2023
An ageing population, workforce pressures and increasing costs have been identified as major challenges facing the NSW health system. But despite pressures,
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'Vendors of death': health official blasts e-cigarettes AAP - 26-11-2023
A top health official has blasted e-cigarette makers as "vendors of death" as Victoria mulls introducing a tobacco licensing scheme. Victoria is the
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Hold the phone: mobiles not to blame for poor eyesight AAP - 22-11-2023
In good news for parents concerned a Tik-Tok addiction is ruining their child's eyesight, researchers say mobile phone use does not contribute to short-sightedness.
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Australians delaying doctor visits due to rising costs AAP - 21-11-2023
The number of Australians delaying a necessary visit to their doctor has doubled, as increasing costs weigh on their hip pockets. Analysis released by the Australian
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Second report into troubled DNA lab to be handed down AAP - 20-11-2023
The findings of another inquiry into DNA testing at Queensland's troubled forensic lab are set to be released by the state government. A six-week review
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Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance AAP - 19-11-2023
A Queensland grandfather has died after allegedly waiting hours in an ambulance for a hospital bed west of Brisbane. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said a
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Bleak warning after setback in medication fight AAP - 16-11-2023
Patients have been warned to stop stockpiling antibiotics and think twice about prescriptions for minor illnesses with concerns one of the most serious health challenges is
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