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Iran medicine shortages worsened by war
Amid a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel, Iranians are finding it harder to access essential medicines as imports and payment systems are disrupted...
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How Berlin's Jewish Hospital survived the Holocaust
When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from H...
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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Suspected spray attack in Tokyo shopping centre leaves two dozen in hospital
Authorities said that a man allegedly sprayed a substance inside the building. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers...
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How to check if your vaccines are up to date as diphtheria outbreak continues
Do you know your vaccination history? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full st...
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Ebola outbreak outpacing health response, WHO chief says
It comes as health facilities in some of the worst-hit regions are attacked amid ongoing violence. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS N...
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More than 20 hospitalised after substance sprayed in Tokyo mall
The shopping centre, located in the touristy and upmarket shopping district of Ginza, has been blocked off following the incident. Newsiline summarises th...
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At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall
Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Neale Daniher, former Australian of the Year and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies at 65
Daniher fought to find a cure for MND after his 2013 diagnosis, a condition he mockingly called "The Beast." Newsiline summarises this report from SBS New...
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PM moves condolence motion for AFL great and motor neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher – video
Former player and AFL coach Neale Daniher has died, 13 years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Newsiline summarises this report from The G...
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Breaking: Neale Daniher, former AFL player and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies
Former Essendon player and Demons coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the...
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Mobile GP service and after-hours care to end because of Tasmanian health cuts
Primary care providers being forced to cut services after losing Tasmanian government funding say the result will be added strain on "pressure cooker" eme...
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Looksmaxxing may point to deeper body image issues in young men, mental health expert says
A mental health professional explains how sensationalizing the extreme behaviors associated with "looksmaxxing," rather than treating them as symptoms of...
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Nurse convicted in patient's death is now a national speaker on hospital safety
RaDonda Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide after dispensing the wrong drug to a patient. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links...
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Victoria's largest sexual health centre to close CBD facility
The service says government funding has failed to keep pace with increased demand and overhead costs, with rates of sexually transmitted diseases at near-...
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From Kharkiv to the UK’s health service: Ukrainian doctor rebuilds her life – and helps others do the same
On 23 February 2022, in her home city of Kharkiv, Dr Inna Soldatenko finished work, collected her daughter from school, cooked dinner and prepared a lectu...
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Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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'Beautiful, kind, caring man' dies in hospital months after alleged bashing
Friends of Darwin man Martin Wiberg, 48, are remembering him as a "very gentle soul" after he died in hospital this week. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Queensland jockey dies in hospital after training accident
Both of Shane McGovern's legs were amputated during a weeks-long stay in hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...
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WA health official wants more support to stem 'rare' diphtheria outbreak
The director of the Communicable Disease Control Directorate says vaccines help prevent more serious symptoms, but more efforts are needed to tackle the d...
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Hospitality wars: who is recruiting children to firebomb Melbourne bars, nightclubs and restaurants?
More than 50 people have been arrested over alleged attacks on venues since April, but police still don’t know what’s behind the crime wave Get our breaki...
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Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a 'house like a hospital': The secrets of Salah's success
He's been hailed as an all-time great - but there's more to his success than meets the eye. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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Top End tourism and hospitality businesses seek lifeline amid rising costs
A popular Darwin restaurant has closed down and the owner of another local hospitality business is asking for COVID-era support measures to be brought bac...
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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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'People can feel lonely in a crowd'
Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links reade...
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UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. Newsiline summarises this...
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Gaza: Life-saving medicines blocked as killing continues, disease gains ground
Dire conditions in Gaza marked by continuing violence, rodent infestations and the spread of infectious disease is being made worse by blockages of essent...
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'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund
Republicans promise that $50 billion in new health funding will help rural America. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to th...
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Mental health evidence delays sentencing of Molly Ticehurst's murderer
The defence team for Daniel Billings has submitted evidence from a forensic psychiatrist that found he was in an "abnormal state of mind" when he killed h...
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Albury Wodonga Health executive exodus continues as board chair departs
The exodus of executives is continuing at embattled Albury Wodonga Health, with the board chair announcing he will not be seeking reappointment when his t...
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The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links re...
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'Extraordinary' heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible
As the temperature builds across the UK, we could see the hottest May day on record in this heatwave, Simon King explains Newsiline summarises this report...
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2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with 'severe illness'
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...