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'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers...
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Online racism is significantly impacting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’
Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content Get our br...
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College opens lifelike hospital training ward
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Can you do the 'Asian squat'?
What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publi...
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Police dog puts alleged fugitive bikie in hospital
A Top End bikie who allegedly escaped police custody last week has been hospitalised after being bitten by a police dog during his re-capture. Newsiline s...
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'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to t...
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'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Closure of Mackay private hospital 'makes everything worse', GP says
The 34-bed Mackay Private Hospital is closing its doors with the operator citing "rising operational and maintenance" costs. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup
While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. Newsiline su...
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Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health a...
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World News in Brief: Turk condemns Northern Ireland riots, jobs at risk over animal disease spread, heatwaves spark public health crisis in Europe
Violence spread across Belfast following a shocking knife attack allegedly carried out by a Sudanese asylum seeker on Monday, triggering a wave of anti-im...
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Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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What's really going on in your gut?
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Three hospitalised as Central Australian family dispute turns violent
Three people have been hospitalised after a family dispute at a Central Australian outstation turned violent over the weekend, sparking fears of further u...
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Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the...
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More child health nurse visits for Victorian kids amid NDIS shake-up
All children in Victoria will get two extra visits with maternal and child health nurses as the state prepares to launch its new program for those shifted...
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Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health
Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the origin...
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Health authorities launch crackdown on illegal peptides, amid surge in use
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has launched a crackdown on unregulated peptides, saying increased illegal imports were posing a risk to consumers. N...
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Person dies after contracting rare mosquito-borne disease in WA
One person has died after contracting Murray Valley Encephalitis in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Victorian coroner recommends mental health guarantee for gun owners
The coroner made the recommendation as part of an inquiry into the death of a gun owner who failed to self-report an extensive history of mental health an...
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Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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The Secret Jungle Hospital
Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links read...
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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...