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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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‘Sickening’: Families pay the price in health insurance hike

Private health insurance premiums have climbed again. Find the best deal for your family and your budget using our calculator tool.

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IVF costs v success: Compare clinics in your state

Exclusive analysis reveals the cheapest IVF clinics in Australia with the highest success rates. See the list of clinics in your state to compare.

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Medicines shortage: When they will be back on shelves

Cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure drugs are among those in short supply nationally. See list of drugs out of stock and when they’ll be back.

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Covid’s damaging effects on the brain revealed

A new study has added to the increasingly worrisome picture of how even mild Covid cases have detrimental effects on the brain. See how.

UpdatedHealth

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Surprising move to get young Aussies to quit vaping

The government has called in popular social media influencers in an effort to curb soaring rates of vape addiction among young Aussies. See who they are.

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GPs want taxpayers to pick up $75m bill to fill shortage

With Australia facing a shortage of 11,000 GPs by 2031, doctors are lobbying for more incentives to get medical graduates into primary care.

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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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Women could avoid hot flushes, stay fertile forever

A new study has suggested how women could stay fertile for life and never have to undergo menopause – and dreaded hot flushes.

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How cognition changes before dementia, Alzheimer’s hits

New research challenges the common perception that memory loss is the earliest indicator of dementia, and in particular Alzheimer’s.

Health of the Nation

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Simple coffee hack will help you lose half a kilo in a week

Your morning brew of choice can help – or hinder – your weight loss goals. See how changing the type of coffee you drink can make a huge difference on the scales.

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