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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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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...
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Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears
Herbicide manufacturer Sygenta had reservations dating back to 1970s but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can pro...
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Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do." Newsiline summarises this repo...
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8 things to know about the gut microbiome and keeping yours healthy
Wellness influencers often talk about fixing a broken gut microbiome. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original pub...
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Despite state bans, abortions have almost doubled. The reason? Pills via telehealth
States that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links re...
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Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Gambling reform consultation slammed as 'charade' by health experts
The government is preparing to push ahead with a watered-down version of recommendations from the landmark Murphy inquiry, which called for a comprehensiv...
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How can we help our fathers live longer?
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The 66-year-old announced the positive news days after he shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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‘A child goes to bed and doesn’t wake up’: the families left in shock after the sudden death of their healthy children
Sudden cardiac arrest is statistically rare but among the leading causes of death for children and young people. Newsiline summarises this report from The...
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On health and child care, Labor might have found Pauline Hanson's kryptonite
Pauline Hanson said thousands of words in her marathon appearance at the National Press Club, but only a few of them will be heard widely. Newsiline summa...
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How hurt, healing and a hospital piano shaped Emma Louise's best album
It took seven years for the Jungle hit-maker and Flume collaborator to share the music that saved her following a "mental breakdown". Newsiline summarises...
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Four in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh
A man was seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away on Friday night. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Fears doctors criticising Israel may be silenced as health watchdog adopts contested antisemitism definition
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for ‘regulatory work’ Get our breaking new...
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How to keep children cool in the heat
How to keep children cool in the heat Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for the full sto...
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Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Can sunlight make you sneeze?
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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New cancer care centres set to be built
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital
Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023
All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Five tips to keep your kids cool in a heatwave
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them. Newsiline summarises...
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Man living with motor neurone disease keeps his woodwork passion alive
After a career in forestry, David Quill uses woodworking to help his motor neurone disease fight. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Man in hospital after being struck by car
Police say a man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being struck by a car driven by a woman he knew. Newsiline summarises this report...
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News live: Australia gives Ukraine another $100m for fight against Russia; AFL great in hospital after truck crash
Two payments of $50m will boost Ukraine’s air defence and munitions supply. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers...
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My job was to watch hours and hours of abuse caught on camera at Muckamore Hospital
Central to those investigating what went on at Muckamore Abbey Hospital was hundreds of thousands of hours of CCTV footage. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Mental health concerns raised weeks before Aubrey Donahue's death, inquest hears
The inquest heard Mr Donahue's mother had shared concerns about his mental health in the weeks leading up to his death. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Rheumatic heart disease continues to rise in outback community
Years after losing his sister to a preventable disease, a grieving Gulf of Carpentaria man is demanding urgent action to address a disease found almost ex...
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I did it for my son, says campaigner ahead of Muckamore hospital abuse report
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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'The Price of Exclusion' explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine
A century ago, Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South – only to see them dismantled by policy, segregation and an...
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Can we grow a third set of teeth?
Can we grow a third set of teeth? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Ex-health worker cautioned for trying to sell Kate's records
The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...