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Mental health disorders in young Australians surge by 47 per cent …

Mental health disorders among young people have soared by nearly 50 per cent in 15 years, new data shows, as experts warn the health system is struggling to cope with the growing complexity and

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Scientists say there's been a 'revolution' in understanding long …

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) definition of long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), now accepted by the Australian government, …

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Vaping causes harm and addiction in 'new generation' of users, …

WebThe review found vaping increases the risk of multiple adverse health outcomes, including poisoning, addiction, seizures, burns, lung injury and smoking …

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NSW Health review of COVID vaccine requirements could see two …

WebIn short: The NSW government is considering waiving a two-dose minimum COVID vaccine requirement for healthcare workers. NSW Health staff have a …

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Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is spreading in NSW. These are …

WebNSW Health has recorded a spike in cases of a lesser-known respiratory virus. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been on the medical radar since the early …

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What King Charles's cancer diagnosis will mean for the rest of the

WebWhile it is wholly inappropriate to engage in wild conjecture about King Charles's private health matters, it's a singular job with pre-determined stand-ins so it's …

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Rise in referrals, new FIFO services bring critical health care to

WebMs Middleton now manages the mental health service for Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland's Far North section, overseeing the fly-in, fly-out clinician teams that …

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LGBTQ+ Australians more likely to have experienced mental …

WebLGBTQ+ Australians are experiencing mental illness and self harm at rates sometimes "more than double" their heterosexual counterparts, new data released by the …

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Some Australians are taking the gamble to self-fund their private

WebIn short: Some Australians are opting to self-fund their healthcare in a bid to curb household expenses. More than 376,000 Australians self-funded their medical …

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Bruce Willis celebrates birthday with laughs, jokes year after …

WebBruce Willis has been out of the public eye since his family announced his diagnosis, but videos from the 68-year-old Die Hard star's birthday reveal how he and his …

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Mould-related sickness is on the rise, and this doctor is urging …

WebBut with symptoms reminiscent of a common cold or flu — a runny nose, headache, coughing, wheezing, and skin irritation — she said it was a challenge to …

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Actor Shannen Doherty hopes for 'three to five more years' after …

WebActor Shannen Doherty has revealed she's hoping to hold out for the next "three to five years" to allow for medical advancements in her cancer treatments. …

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Celine Dion makes rare public appearance almost a year after stiff

WebCeline Dion's Instagram account flooded with support. Last December, Dion tearfully told fans she had been diagnosed with the neurological illness, explaining that it …

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SA Health postpones elective surgeries across public hospitals in

WebIn short: SA Health is postponing non-urgent elective surgeries across Adelaide's public hospitals to deal with a surge in patient demand. Category 2 and 3 …

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Seven myths about head lice exposed. Plus how best to treat and …

Web"Really, the major health problem associated with head lice is the anxiety and stress that it can cause the parents or carers of children that are infested," Dr Webb …

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Surfing great Mick Fanning pays tribute after death of brother …

WebThree-time world surfing champion Mick Fanning has paid tribute to his older brother Edward, whose death is the third among the Fanning siblings. Edward Fanning …

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Victoria to roll out tobacco licensing scheme by year's end

WebVictoria will finally set up a tobacco licensing scheme, more than two years after it was recommended, as part of a crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade that has …

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Alice Springs community members react to youth curfew …

WebScenes of violence and unrest in Alice Springs prompted the NT government to declare a two-week youth curfew in the town on Wednesday. Here's what some …

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Administrative Appeals Tribunal cuts short offshore detention …

WebThe tribunal found he did not disclose his full previous history of mental health issues to the department, and there was no corroborating evidence to back up his claims …

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Elective surgeries postponed in South Australia before Easter over

WebThe head of South Australia's health department has defended a decision to postpone elective surgeries days out from the Easter long weekend despite calls from …

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Urologist Daryl Stephens hit with restrictions by Queensland …

WebA Queensland urologist who allegedly blew his nose on a surgical curtain has had a number of practice conditions imposed on him by the state's health regulator. The …

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