A revolutionary smartphone application is making strides in concussion detection by screening an individual’s brain in under a minute. This innovative tool, following a successful clinical trial involving nearly 350 …
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The rising costs of weight loss medications are sparking debate, as medical professionals advocate for these treatments to be more easily accessible. With one in three Australians labelled as obese, …
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Bruce Paige, a senior reporter for 9News Queensland, has recently shared his experience with skin cancer, emphasising the importance of recognising early warning signs. After previously undergoing treatment for minor …
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Feeling Overlooked: Teenagers in Dire Need of Mental Health Support Face Waits of Up to 127 Days for Treatment
by adminAustralian teenagers are experiencing significant delays in accessing vital mental health support, with average wait times reaching approximately 99 days, according to new research from The University of New South …
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A health warning has been issued in Western Australia following the confirmation of a measles case at Bunbury Hospital. Authorities are urging anyone who visited the facility between March 19 …
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‘There may be potential’: Chalmers suggests free dental appointments could be included in future budget
by adminPossible Future of Dental Services in Medicare Treasurer Jim Chalmers has suggested that Medicare coverage for dental appointments might become a reality in future budgets, following the 2025 Federal Budget …
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Last week, the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood centres in South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales faced significant closures as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached the coastline, leading to a dramatic …
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Exercise physiologists in Australia are calling on the federal government to introduce “healthy living vouchers” aimed at supporting individuals with chronic illnesses. Olympic gold medalist Duncan Armstrong is championing a …
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A recent study led by Monash University and Alfred Health at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre has identified bacterial vaginosis (BV) as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), prompting a significant …
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A second case of Japanese encephalitis has been reported in a resident of northern Victoria, raising concerns among health officials. The individual likely contracted the virus while in the Riverina …