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Breaking: Man rushed to hospital after shark attack in WA's Midwest
A man aged in his 50s has been taken to hospital after a shark attack near Geraldton. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links r...
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The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet. Newsiline summarises this...
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Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Pensioners to shoulder huge portion of private health insurance 'cash grab'
Pensioners will be hit hard by the federal government's controversial private health insurance rebate changes, with new analysis revealing that about half...
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Actor Tatyana Ali advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health
Actor Tatyana Ali says her healing journey after a traumatic childbirth has inspired her advocacy for Black maternal health, including support for midwive...
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Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Are jurors prepared for the mental health risks of serving on trials?
Mark Farrant didn't expect to experience trauma from serving on a jury, but experts say there needs to be more awareness of mental health risks for those...
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Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to...
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Best wet season in decades gives life to living medicine cabinet
After a particularly wet season, wildflowers and other plant life along the Darling-Baaka River have flourished in numbers not seen for decades, according...
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Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and l...
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As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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'Game-changing' suicide prevention charity expands
The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and li...
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Catherine sees how her charity climb funds are helping hospital
The Princess of Wales completed the climb in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Queensland Health updated IVF family guidelines a win for families
Queensland Health guidelines that classified lesbian couples as separate families have been changed after the treatments of several couples were disrupted...
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Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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How can sport help mental health?
At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor asks sporting s...
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Four in hospital after Bromley stabbing
Paramedics attended alongside London Air Ambulance crews at 14:19 BST on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes
Patients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to...
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Officer who hit man on hospital stretcher keeps job with NSW Police
A NSW Police officer keeps his job despite being found guilty of assaulting a man who was being wheeled into hospital on a gurney by paramedics. Newsiline...
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UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Victoria’s koalas in chronically poor health and population is half what was previously estimated
Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 months Get our breaking news email, fr...
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Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to th...
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'Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift'
Richard Alun Jones had a melanoma removed on his 61st birthday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original...
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'Wrong decision': New babies' hospital plans slammed by doctors
The WA government unveils revised plans for the new Women and Babies Hospital, including upgraded infant transfer facilities, but the doctors' lobby is un...
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Health concerns grow as volcanic ash spreads across Indonesia after eruption
Flights have resumed after the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, but nearby communities remain concerned about health risks. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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I climbed into the car with three friends. I woke in hospital to find I’d lost them all – and my legs
Rob Pike was 17 when he and three of his closest friends were in a car that smashed into a tree and split in half. Newsiline summarises this report from T...
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Sydney's busiest emergency departments revealed in new health data
South Western Sydney Local Health District is doing the heavy lifting across the city's hospitals in a range of categories, new public health data reveals...
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Rural towns finding the right medicine to end doctor drought
Nearly a third of medical graduates are taking up general practice, and health experts say it is an opportunity to rebuild rural practices from the ground...
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Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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‘Catastrophic’ fears: health staff made lists of concerning cases days after Australia’s aged care funding tool launch
Exclusive: Documents reveal assessors’ grave fears if client needs are underestimated by tool that can’t be overridden Get our breaking news email, free a...
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Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Tobacco use can undermine fertility, UN health agency warns
Smoking very likely makes it harder to have a baby, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned in a new publication issued on Tuesday, highlighting tha...
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Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests
Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Mum 'lost trust' in surgeon review hospital
One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is "ridiculous". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to...