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‘Three letters’: Silent intruder every pregnant woman needs to fear

While pregnant women know the consequences of soft cheese and raw meat, they’re rarely warned about a virus 30 times more common that could devastate their unborn child.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - FEBRUARY 7, 2022.Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk puts her mask on during a press conference to provide a Covid update.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

‘Common sense:’ Qld doctor’s stunning Covid reveal

A leading doctor has revealed what Qld got right and wrong during Covid.

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A new AI creates your digital twin.

This new AI tool called DT-GPT creates your digital twin

A new AI tool that predicts your health by creating your digital twin is the latest way technology is transforming health. See how it works.

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QIMR Berghofer's Dr Lachlan Harris. Picture: Supplied

Sleeper cells: Qld scientist turns brain cancer treatment on its head

Revolutionary research revealing how brain cancer cells “sleep” to survive treatment has earned a Queensland scientist Australia’s top stem cell prize.

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Mapped: Queensland hot spots for killer lung diseases

Queensland’s regional areas have emerged as ground zero for a devastating lung disease epidemic that kills 7600 Australians annually.

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Dementia campaign, Think Again, is offering tips to help keep your brain active. Image: News Corp

Why playing this game is good for your brain

Leading dementia expert reveals why doing activities you’re bad at or completing puzzles could be the key to keeping your brain healthy as you age.

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‘Contagious’: Aussies warned as deadly disease hits holiday spots

Aussies headed overseas are being urged to get a vaccination against a deadly disease that is sweeping across Europe. This is what you need to know.

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Dry eyes, double vision: Aussies with laser surgery complications

Australians have spoken about side effects they claim are related to laser eye surgery. It comes after a police officer in the US suicided following complications from LASIK.

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MELBOURNE, FEBRUARY 6, 2025: Mia Hodder, 20, is speaking out on genetic discrimination. The federal government has committed to legislating a total ban but nothing has been done as of yet. Advocates like Mia are calling for the government to immediately pass this bill as it greatly affects protection against life insurance. Picture: Mark Stewart

I want to stop being discriminated against

Mia, a 20-year-old university student, took this test to save her life. But it now means she is being discriminated against.

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Kyle Sandilands gives shock health update

Kyle Sandilands stunned listeners with the news of his brain aneurysm diagnosis – and now he has another worrying update.

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Health tests to get at every age. Image: iStock

A definitive guide to health tests you should have (at every age and stage)

It’s time to get proactive

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27 health problems you can diagnose using a smartphone

Did you know your smartphone can take an ultrasound, run a urine test, diagnose Parkinson’s disease and multiple other health conditions? See how.

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Retired nurse Ann Leonard paid $1,000 in out of pocket fees for her ankle surgery then her specialist charged her $800 for post operative care which she could not claim on Medicare.Supplied

Revealed: Health procedures with highest costs

Retired nurse Anne Leonard was hit with a huge out-of-pocket bill for her recent surgery, as hundreds of thousands of patients are being forced to raid their superannuation to pay outrageous medical gap fees.

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Gursirat Kaur, 1, spent almost two months in intensive care earlier this year after contracting a Strep A infection. Supplied

Strep A surge: What’s driving Aussie cases of deadly infection

Doctors are desperately testing vaccines against Step A, as a surge in cases strikes babies and young children.

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