New pill provides breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
The drug currently being trialled is just one step away from being hailed as the “holy grail” of treating memory loss and cognitive decline. Here’s how the new medication works.
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Young Aussies turning away from alcohol
Young Aussies are turning their backs on the booze, and it’s earning them a reputation as the country’s most “sensible” generation.
Ultimate insult for nurse who stole from patients
A nursing assistant who used a patient’s bank card to make transactions of more than $100,000 has been slapped with a major ban.
Cost of keeping bulk-billing clinics open
Bulk-billing GPs have walked away with more $2m in payroll tax rebates in just three months as part of a bold plan to keep clinics open.
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Deadly disease lands in major cities
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‘Insane’ X-ray leaves doctor horrified
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No end in sight to state’s doctor crisis
More specialist doctors have walked out from one state’s troubled public health sector in an industrial relations war. And more look set to quit.
American stunned by Aussie medical bill
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Carer’s record fine after choking death
An NDIS provider has been hit with the highest-ever civil penalty by the Federal Court against a provider after a man choked to death.
Warning as filthy gym habit leaves 26yo bald
An expert has explained why a young woman lost her hair after attending the gym every day to work out.
Coles drops huge new collectable range
Coles has launched a huge new collectable range from one of the most iconic book and film series of all time – with a nostalgic 90’s twist.
If you need to poo in Bunnings – this is why
Something strange is happening at Bunnings stores across the country, prompting a Sydney doctor to explain the bizarre phenomenon.
Horror side-effect of dirty gym equipment revealed
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