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Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill
Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and l...
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'No credible plan' for mental health overhaul promised after teenagers death
Improvements in mental health supports for Western Australian children and adolescents — prompted by the suicide of 13-year-old Kate Savage — risk never b...
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Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child
Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into 10-year-old Biddy Porter’s death hears Follow our Australia news live blog...
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'We believe our daughter was abused at Muckamore hospital for 17 years - now we want answers'
Laura, 41, was admitted to Muckamore Abbey Hospital when she was 16 and lived there for more than 17 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Doctors warn care standards compromised as NT's busiest hospital ages
From a mother forced to labour in a hospital's tearoom, to a baby sent home with jaundice on a busy night, doctors warn they are no longer able to provide...
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Morning Mail: One Nation’s health issues, the mysterious death of Sheila Chebii, Cate Blanchett now an Oxford professor
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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One Nation’s health policies based on misconceptions and may cost the taxpayer, experts warn
Former Howard-era adviser says Pauline Hanson’s party is channelling Donald Trump’s health agenda Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podc...
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Two more SA hospitals pause birthing services amid staff shortage
Two more South Australian regional centres are now temporarily diverting expectant mothers as Kapunda Hospital's birthing service is closed indefinitely....
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How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Allied health workers to start 24-hour strike at Victorian public hospitals
The strike involves radiographers, sonographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and social workers at the state's public hospitals. Ne...
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It’s common to hear there’s ‘no money’ in healthcare. But sometimes it’s management that’s lacking | Ranjana Srivastava
A report into Melbourne’s Cohealth showed systemic problems were left unaddressed for a decade, while ideas from clinicians went ignored One cancer patien...
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Algal bloom information 'inconsistent', amid survey of health impacts of the bloom
Volunteers surveyed more than 200 people who reported a range of symptoms during the algal bloom outbreak not represented in the SA government's health ad...
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Hospital call from Melbourne's outer north leaders
A group of councils in Melbourne's north is calling on the state government to spend $45 million to buy land to begin planning for a hospital and train st...
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Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for...
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WHO and Brazil urge world leaders to finalise Pandemic Agreement to prevent future global health crises
Global officials are calling on world leaders to finalise a crucial international agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics, according to a joint let...
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Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?
A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always...
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Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Australians are dying from a disease that was almost eliminated years ago
Forty-two babies in Australia died from congenital syphilis between 2011 and 2025, with the outbreak driving health workers into communities to raise awar...
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Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized
A spokesman for former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky republican was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this...
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MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare
White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big say
Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Brisbane to get $5.6m boost to health and wellness programs
The Move Well Brisbane campaign will double the number of providers and activities in Brisbane's Active and Healthy program and include nutritional and co...
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Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death
Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death. Newsiline summarises...
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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...