Anti-vax GP quits, controversial clinic for sale
ROGUE anti-vax GP Dr John Piesse has surrendered his medical registration and ended a legal fight to again treat patients as his Mitcham clinic in Melbourne’s east is put up for sale.
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Emergency flu jab supplies now available
VICTORIANS who haven’t yet had the influenza vaccine this year can now finally get the jabs after a statewide shortage left many parents desperately hunting for flu shots.
Health service hit by millions of dollars of debt
A TROUBLED Victorian health service could have to close or scale back its services unless it receives a bailout from the state or federal governments.
Why tuck shop junk is hurting students
POOR food choices are setting kids up for years of physical and mental health problems — now nutritionists are pushing for schools to intervene before it’s too late.
Smartphones may soon diagnose mental health issues
PSYCHIATRISTS may soon be able to tap into sensors already in most smartphones to gather info about a vulnerable person — such as the tone of their voice — to determine when they are in need of psychological help. See how it works.
Little Ollie all smiles thanks to DNA discovery
LITTLE Ollie Vassallo’s parents and doctors were stunned when his skin peeled off in the hours after his birth. But the baffling medical case is being solved thanks to Victoria’s world-leading genetic testing program.
Bulldogs take to catwalk for a good cause
A CATWALK may not be the most natural setting for a bunch of Bulldogs, but the AFL stars are putting their bodies and fashion on the line for their community.
Fast food told to junk sports sponsorship
MILO cricket, McDonald’s swimming and Subway Little Athletics are among junior sports sponsorships targeted by health experts concerned about junk food being advertised to children.
Experimental drug may treat prostate cancer
AN EXPERIMENTAL drug that appears able to fight prostate cancer has been found after Melbourne scientists overcame testing hurdles.
‘Twins’ inseparable during cancer recovery
FRIENDSHIP helped Georgie and Abbey turn the worst of times into the best of times. Now they have overcome cancer together and come out with a lifetime bond.
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