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The legislation would allow Queensland's chief psychiatrist to extend the maximum detention for a person accused of a serious crime from 24 to 72 hours. N...
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Almost all of England is under amber alerts for likely disruption to health services and travel. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the ori...
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Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publi...
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The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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The likely source of the bacteria causing this pneumonia is a cooling tower or towers in the area, officials said. Newsiline summarises this report from P...
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More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and link...
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A major new report reveals we now live longer, but rising out-of-pocket costs and chronic disease are straining the system. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publis...
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The German palliative care doctor was found guilty of murdering 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women living with obstetric fistula, and a Burundian foundation s...
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The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the...
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A restorative mussel farm could improve water quality and biodiversity in Cockburn Sound and the project leaders say there's no need to stop there. Newsil...
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Marshawn Kneeland had early chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is caused by head impacts and has been found in hundreds of former NFL players. Newsil...
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When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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A new therapy offers people with seemingly incurable brain tumors scope for hope: It could slow the progression of the disease and extend patients' lives....
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McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now focusing on even the youngest of patients. Ne...
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Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitti...
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Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Launceston General Hospital's emergency department was overflowing on Monday night, with the nursing union describing the scenes as "chaotic" and "unsafe"...
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Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Queensland mental health community services receive funding from government departments based on an indexation rate. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers...
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All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links re...
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Health professionals demand payment and better conditions, citing inadequate supplies and poor salaries. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHou...
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Consultants in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links rea...
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A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers...