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Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritis...
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Ageing 'Nashos' call for priority as all veterans get equal access to health benefits
All Australian veterans will soon have access to claim compensation for health issues, fulfilling a royal commission recommendation, but those conscripted...
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Watch: Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital
Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Newsiline summarises...
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Former cancer patient, 6, returns to hospital to be 'doctor' for the day
A six-year-old returns to the hospital that treated her for cancer - but this time not as a patient. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Panic attacks and fractures - Venezuela hospital treats earthquake victims
The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Luka's healthy eating became an obsession. Her mum Suze blames 'thinfluencers'
A new generation of influencers is promoting extreme thinness to millions online — with often-tragic consequences. Newsiline summarises this report from S...
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Family's emotional message after fight against motor neuron disease
A Queensland family shares its journey with motor neuron disease for the first time and gives advice on how to cope with a diagnosis. Newsiline summarises...
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From medicines to cars: Oil is an ingredient in almost everything we make
Coal, oil and gas are major ingredients for far more than just energy. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the o...
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Fourth positive bird flu case confirmed amid surge of calls to animal disease hotline
More than four hundred reports have been made to the emergency animal hotline in just over a week. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australi...
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Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon
Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79
Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health a...
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Art 'like medicine' for accountant turned artist after brain injury
After undergoing brain surgery, Cheryl Blacklock can no longer process numbers quickly and has instead found a new life through art, painting faces that a...
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First Nations midwifery program in leads to healthier babies
First Nations babies born through a midwifery program offered at three Melbourne hospitals are more likely to be full term and a healthy weight, a study h...
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Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
The Radio 2 presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to...
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Investigation after up to 40 hospital staff access records of boy attacked by crocodile
Cambridge University Hospitals refers itself to the Information Commissioner over the breach. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup
In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with the manufacturer of Roundup, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused ca...
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America's oldest hospital preserves the nation's history of medicine and health care
There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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How to treat heat exhaustion
BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people. Newsiline summ...
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Europe heatwave breaks records as UN agencies ramp up health warnings
As a record-breaking heatwave grips large parts of Europe, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), national weather services and partners are mobilis...
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How effective are vaccines at stopping deadly bird flu from spreading?
With bird flu arriving on our shores, governments, wildlife groups and agricultural organisations are springing into action. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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As Ebola spreads, Australia faces rise in 'biblical' disease risks
The bugs that cause Ebola, hantavirus and diphtheria are microscopic, but many of the barriers to controlling them are human-sized. Newsiline summarises t...
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How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health a...
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Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PM
Newly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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A letter sent by worried staff shows why maternity care is still failing too many families
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Heat wave: Alcohol can be a serious danger to your health
Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original publisher...
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New registry established as MND becomes 'notifiable disease' in NSW
An MND expert says the registry is a first step to help identify what causes the incurable disease and how it could be stopped. Newsiline summarises this...
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'Our house was turned into a cannabis farm while Dad was in hospital'
Police say estate agents and some landlords are cashing in on cannabis crime in rental properties. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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US: Google's YouTube settles teen mental health lawsuit
A Florida teenager said YouTube's addictive design contributed to depression, anxiety and sleep loss. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health an...