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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...
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'Why I'm showing my hernia online'
Amy Bamford turned to social media to seek advice about her hernia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the origi...
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A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma
A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an...
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Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?
Baby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publishe...
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NT WorkSafe charges health department over hospital aerosol can death
WorkSafe charges Northern Territory Health with failing to comply with health and safety duties over the death of a mental health in-patient at Royal Darw...
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Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk
Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties. Newsiline s...
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Donald Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health
Donald Trump's medical report shows the US president underwent a CT scan, cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialis...
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Drones are changing the face of warfare, including battlefield medicine
There have been hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides of the war in Ukraine, and by some estimates more than 80% are now caused by drones. New...
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Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for...
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‘A disease you get when you care for someone’: WHO on the Ebola frontline
Two weeks into the latest deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are now 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democrati...
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The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. N...
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'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Newsiline summarises this...
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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Newsiline summarises this...