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'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan
The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds
The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was co...
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Man taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after stabbing in Belfast
Police attended an incident Kinnaird Avenue following a report made shortly after 22:30 GMT on Monday 8 June. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Doctors call for mandatory food star ratings to stop health 'crisis'
Health bodies want star ratings on all packaged foods to help shoppers make healthier choices, but the grocery industry says the voluntary system works. N...
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NT youth mental health inpatient facility lacking basic safety standards
The Northern Territory's only youth mental health inpatient ward failed to meet 16 national safety standards, documents obtained under Freedom of Informat...
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It costs millions per day for healthy people to lie in hospital beds
As many medically well patients wait in public hospitals for a spot in aged care, their bodies begin to deteriorate at a rate experts believe is preventab...
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Are you too emotional?
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publ...
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New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers...
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Lentils are healthy, cheap and versatile, and they shine in these recipes
From soups to bolognese and oven bakes, lentils are a versatile and affordable meal option. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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How this Indigenous mother paved the way for her children to study medicine
Ieesha, Abdul and Jamaal Nasser are following in the footsteps of their mother Tatum Maybir, who entered medicine aged 45 after raising her six children....
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Does being in a 'safe seat' influence whether your hospital gets an upgrade?
Are hospitals in safe seats being overlooked for multi-million-dollar refurbishments by the Victorian government? Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Health workers at center of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers are handling the disease with minimal resources, because agencies have been scrambling to bring aid into the region. Newsiline summarises t...
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Simone Biles reveals health scare after 'almost dying'
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles reveals she suffered a health scare, describing the experience as "almost dying". Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Live: Piastri starts Monaco GP seventh, Ferrari boss returns from hospital
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts tonight's Monaco Grand Prix from pole position, as the teenager aims to continue his impressive run. N...
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Simone Biles reveals recent health scare
Decorated gymnast Simone Biles shares an undisclosed health scare, telling her social media followers that "almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier t...
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Allegations of double billing and charging for no service at Kalgoorlie hospital
A public hospital and private medical imaging provider have been billing Medicare for some services which are not eligible for bulk billing, according to...
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7-month-old baby killed after Israeli troops open fire on a car, Palestinian health officials say
The Palestinian health ministry said that a 7-month-old baby was killed after Israeli troops opened fired at his parents' vehicle in the occupied West Ban...
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Public health agency concerned latest Ebola outbreak could become largest on record
The World Health Organisation says the outbreak is 'moving fast'. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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This chef will teach you how to make healthy $5 family dinners
With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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'Very troubled project': Hospital cost blowout concerns treasurer
The new Women's and Children's Hospital was priced at $3.2 billion in 2022, before inflation and other pressures sent costs in the construction industry s...
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Mental health royal commission update silent on hundreds of promised homes
A progress report on a major mental health inquiry sparks fears that a major housing commitment has fallen to the wayside. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the...
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Ronan Keating on the toll of being in Boyzone
Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original p...
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Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says new jobs were created in the leisure and hospitality sectors. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busines...
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Loneliness group helps young adults find friends
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five...
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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. Newsiline summarises...
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Breaking: Man dies in hospital after bus crash in Perth's north
A 61-year-old passenger who was critically hurt in a bus crash in Wanneroo in Perth's northern suburbs dies from his injuries. Newsiline summarises this r...
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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...