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WA's Ebola risk is low, chief health officer says
Dr Clare Huppatz, the first woman to be appointed WA's chief health officer, takes up her role at a time when Ebola, diphtheria and the flu are public hea...
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Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requiremen...
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Notting Hill and Love Actually actors star in film about Parkinson's disease
Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney are two people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainmen...
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What will it take to get a vaccine for the Ebola strain driving the current outbreak?
There is an effective vaccine for Ebola — but not for the variety spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Supporting each other through walking and talking
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'Sick and tired': Northern Adelaide hospital nurses walk off job for 24 hours
Nurses and midwives at the Lyell McEwin Hospital have walked off the job as pay negotiations with the state government continue. Newsiline summarises this...
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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women. Newsiline summarises...
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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the or...
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Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "catching up" with the spread of the viru...
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Rubio says concerns over Trump's health 'absurd and ridiculous'
The US president's mental acuity is in the spotlight, with the secretary of state shown videos of Donald Trump appearing to fall asleep during public appe...
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Diphtheria outbreak: residents of remote NT community say health clinic has no hand sanitiser
There’s a three-week wait on test results in Yuendumu, near Alice Springs, and locals say NT Health has dropped the ball on telling locals what to do if t...
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Genital herpes rising in England
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows. Newsiline...
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Regional health agency issues measles alert for World Cup
As World Cup fever rises in the Americas, countries are urged to strengthen measles surveillance and vaccination amid ongoing outbreaks across the region....
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What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year Newsiline summarises thi...
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Teen's 5-day wait in hospital emergency department prompts official apologies
The WA health minister and director of the state's country health service have unreservedly apologised to a 17-year-old left in an emergency room for 116...
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Docker O'Driscoll says mental health admission 'best thing' he's done
Fremantle Dockers midfielder Nathan O'Driscoll says he has received "nothing but love" after posting on social media about his struggles with anxiety and...
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Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and l...
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Dieback disease killing mango trees is spreading in the NT
At a field day in the Northern Territory, mango growers were desperate to learn what could be done to stop the spread of mango twig tip dieback. Newsiline...
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Cost-of-living squeeze pushes Tasmanians to cut back on health and fitness
As household budgets tighten, keeping up a health and fitness regime often slips, but experts say giving people cheap or free ways to stay fit is critical...
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Ozempic-like drugs may improve kidney disease outcomes: study
Research shows semaglutide — commonly sold as Ozempic or Wegovy — can improve kidney function and survival rates for people with some chronic diseases, ev...
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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men. Newsiline summarises...
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Google wants to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread disease. But is it ethical?
Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. Newsiline summarises th...
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Lebanon hospital strikes impact most vulnerable patients, warns WHO
The UN health agency in Lebanon is verifying reports of strikes on a hospital in the southern city of Tyre on Monday, amid a concerning rise in attacks on...
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Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
New cases of genital herpes have increased, while many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have started to decline. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Why is Michigan loosening its rules for parents wanting to exempt kids from vaccines?
A decade ago, Michigan had high rates of parents not vaccinating their children, so it required them to attend an in-person education class to get an exem...
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Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib suspended by health ombudsman
Obesity surgeon Reza Adib has been suspended from practising medicine as he faces rape charges. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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Expensive watches, work bags and gold-plated stationary claimed in SA Health scheme
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has called for stronger governance of professional development reimbursements for public sector medic...
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Nurses told not to wear colourful scrubs at Hobart hospital
Nurses at the Royal Hobart Hospital have been told they should stop wearing fun scrubs or "free dress" and reminded they need to maintain "some profession...
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North Canberra Hospital to cost $1.5b, will be ready in 2031
The ACT government unveils details of the new North Canberra Hospital as part of its latest budget, with the total cost of the project now expected to be...
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How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Race to develop Ebola vaccine as deadly strain of virus spreads
Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died, and more than 1,100 are infected with the rare strain of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda, though the true spread...
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Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis
Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links rea...
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Tough times for hospitality businesses with rising cost of food and power
The hospitality sector is grappling with "unprecedented" cost increases, according to a national peak body, with many being forced to close their doors. N...
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'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often...
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Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to t...