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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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Two in three: Figure that exposes huge Aussie problem

A disturbing new report reveals the scale of a worsening health crisis in Australia that can no longer be ignored.

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The Valley Plaza Medical Centre, Green ValleyPicture taken Monday March 27 4.06pm. Supplied

GP chaos: Brutal reality of Aussie Medicare fail

Many patients are waiting up to three weeks to see a doctor, as GP practices close down due to paltry Medicare rebates. See the map and how it affects you. Have your say.

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Why medicinal cannabis is costing Aussies jobs

Aussies who have been legally prescribed medicinal cannabis have revealed how using it is impacting their livelihoods and costing them jobs.

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Renee Kelly with her husband Karvan Jayaweera and their two kids Luke, 4 and William, 1, story about the latest research in IVF and new techniques being trialled to improve pregnancy rates. Picture: Jason Edwards Renee has a s

Aussie IVF breakthrough brings fresh hope

A new “super soft” technique has increased success rates. See the league table for the best performing IVF clinics in Australia.

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New hope for migraine sufferers

World experts have revealed the groundbreaking new treatments for migraine that are either available or coming on the market soon. See what they are.

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Vital test at risk as Aussie heart disease rates soar

A simple test that can detect Australia’s biggest killer is under threat as experts fight to save it from the federal budget’s razor gang.

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Nicolette Neofitou developed breast cancer after waiting 10 months for a preventative mastectomy that was delayed by Australia's out of control public hospital waiting lists. The 24 year old from Melbourne knew her BRCA genes meant she had a 72 per cent chance of developing breast cancer but the delay to her elective surgery meant she had developed triple negative breast cancer in the time she was waiting. HOLD FOR WEDNESDAY. Picture: Ian Currie

I got cancer while waiting for preventive surgery

A Melbourne teacher tried to eliminate her risk of cancer by opting for a preventive mastectomy but a delay in treatment meant she developed the condition while waiting.

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Red tape pushing up Aussie medicine prices

A “bizarre” rule is preventing Aussies from having access to cheaper or even free medications. See why and what action doctors are calling for.

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Exclusive story on a new smart mouthguard that can warn parents if their kids had a knock in a sporting game that puts them at risk of concussion. 18-year-old Nick Perizzolo from Northern Bullants with mother Susy and club president Whitlam Malkoun.Picture by Wayne Taylor 7th March 2023

Kids get AFL mouthguard that can detect bad head knocks

Aussie kids are getting access to a new mouthguard that can detect head knocks which AFL stars use, as experts call for contact sport to be restricted to children over age 14.

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$900 tax saving under health subsidy: Are you eligible?

Many Aussies will save $900 on their tax bill while others will get a higher subsidy on their health insurance under major changes on July 1. See how it affects you.

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