Crims learning how to be better dads on the inside
Midwifery students are teaching male prisoners how to bathe, swathe and settle babies in a program designed to help criminals create tighter bonds with their families when they are released.
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Critical Australian study uncovers double win for COVID vaccine
Fears that candidate vaccines would be hampered by the mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 have been allayed by critical new Australian research, while a report from the CSIRO has revealed there will likely be one hugely positive difference compared to the flu vaccine.
Medical miracle Makenzie: Mum went into labour at 19 weeks
When Marleigh Salter’s waters broke at 19 weeks no one believed her baby could survive – it was hopeless, medically impossible. But no one counted on the sheer stubbornness of little Makenzie who hung on unprotected in her mother’s womb for six more weeks.
Cancer fears for women following shock COVID data
The Worrying new data has sparked concern from Cancer Council Australia that tens of thousands of Australian women are missing out on a potential early diagnosis that could turn a treatable disease into a fight for life.
Aussie scientists edge closer to sepsis cure
It’s a disease that killed more than 2000 Queenslanders and maimed many more in the past 18 months, creeping up almost undetected on its victims and sending their immune systems into overdrive. But now, Australian scientists are nudging closer to a cure.
Silence broken on taboo topic for would-be mums
Australian women trying for children will no longer suffer in silence if legislation is introduced to acknowledge a festering problem.
The kids who are likely dying on wait lists
General practitioners are being forced to treat children with this potentially deadly condition as there is a sixth-month wait to see specialists.
Qld health jobs bonanza in $1.3b promise
The LNP has pledged a $1.3 billion cash injection that would create thousands of health jobs across the state and promised to restore rural maternity units,
Poo transplants put in newborn milk
Scientists have come up with a drastic and highly controversial measure to boost the immunity of newborns delivered by C-section – and it involves breast milk and poo.
Australia’s largest private hospital provider reveals new CEO
An Australian private health provider with more than 70 hospitals nationwide has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. The experienced operator from within the company’s own ranks replaces Danny Sims.
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