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Sue DunlevyNational Health Reporter

Sue Dunlevy is the national health reporter for the Sunday Telegraph, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser who writes about medical research breakthroughs, pharmaceuticals, the health system, health insurance and health politics.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos May 10, 2021: Staff preparing vaccines in the pharmacy area of the NSW Vaccination Centre in Homebush, Sydney.Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley - POOL via NCA NewsWire

Covid boosters and flu jabs: Who’s eligible and when

Here is everything you need to know about who can get their Covid and flu vaccinations as infections soar once again throughout Australia.

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Nicole Shepherd with her daughter Scarlett 2. The case study for this story is Nicole Shepherd from Mornington in Melbourne. The 41 year old mother of two is undergoing a hysterectomy this week to prevent ovarian cancer. She had a genetic test which showed she had Lynch Syndrome genes that predispose her to bowel, ovarian and breast cancer.Only one insurer would offer her any cover, they charge her double the regular premium and exempted her from cover for ANY cancer not just the cancers she is at risk from. This is despite the fact she is having two yearly colonoscopies and mammograms and preventive surgery. Picture Rebecca Michael.

‘Unethical’: Insurers payout ban under review

A law that allows life insurers to discriminate against people who undergo genetic tests is under review.

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HOLD FOR WEEKEND MAG 13TH APRIL 2019.Good Friday Appeal at the Royal Children's Hospital. Oscar Rose (5) 5 years after his stay in the RCH.Picture: Jay Town

Breakthrough treatment for dwarfism

Dwarfism doesn’t just cause short stature, it can lead to sudden death. Now a new drug is seeing children hit growth targets.

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AustraliaÃ¢â¬â¢s health system starts to give up on people once they turn 74 and half of all older Australians say they have been denied treatment, treated with disrespect or discriminated against. John Watson 94, Wendy Breese 75 and Lew Hawkins 75 keeping fit at Genesis Gym Ringwood (PLEASE CREDIT). Picture: David Caird

Ageism shock: Health system giving up on older Aussies

We’re living longer and healthier lives but the health system hasn’t kept up, and older people are missing out. Here’s the truth about ageism.

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Closeup of pharmacist's hands taking medicines from shelf at the pharmacy

Medicines shortage threat shot down

A major claim by chemists aimed at stopping a move that would halve the cost of prescription medicines has been shot down.

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Mid-adult woman in gynecologist's office for her annual check up. Women's health concept.

Aussie discovery that could save women from breast cancer

Three young women under the age of 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every day. But Aussie researchers are giving hope that this statistic could be changed.

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Generic photo to illustrate breast exam for breast cancer. Picture: iStock

‘Discrimination’: Australia’s big breast cancer failure

Australia is struggling to fund tests and treatments for breast cancer as insurance is also being refused for those who have the genetic cancer genes.

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US actress and humanitarian campaigner Angelina Jolie poses as she arrives for the UK premiere of her US actor and fiance Brad Pitt's latest film

Jolie’s surgeon reveals two critical things women must do

Angelina Jolie’s breast cancer surgeon has spoken about her nerves before she carried out the Hollywood star’s treatment and urged women to take some vital steps towards prevention.

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*** WARNING DO NOT USE BEFORE CONTACTING SARAH MATRAY WEEKEND HERALD SUN PIC DESK*** Kellie Finlayson with daughter Sophia. Picture: Russell Millard

‘It’s huge’: Kellie welcomes cancer test changes

Screening for bowel cancer five years earlier – at the age of 45 – is a “step in the right direction”, according to advocate Kellie Finlayson.

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Anthony Ellison from Newcastle, with his wife Clair and Daughter Olive (7yrs) - Anthony was diagnosed with bowl cancer before the age of 40. Supplied

‘Game changer’: Why experts want to lower bowel cancer test age

Bowel cancer rates are surging in those aged under 50 and new draft guidelines are calling for the national screening program to start years earlier. See what it means for you.

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