Vic hit with flesh-eating ulcer outbreak
Health authorities have warned Australian residents of a mysterious flesh-eating ulcer that is believed to be originating from possums.
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Flesh-eating disease found in Melbourne
Two Melbourne suburbs have recorded cases of a flesh-eating skin disease that at first can be mistaken for an insect bite.
‘No one is safe’: Covid myths busted
Experts are sending new warnings surrounding Covid-19 as researchers learn compelling new details about the virus and bust the big myths.
Patient had Covid infection for 505 days
UK doctors may have found the longest Covid infection on record after a patient tested positive to the virus for more than 16 months.
‘Dangerous mutation’: New virus warning
Scientists have found a single mutation that can make zika virus even more dangerous, which they warn the world should be monitoring.
Concern over baffling triple-0 call spike
Details have been revealed about Queensland’s fourth-highest number of triple-0 calls received in a single day.
Australia facing major blood crisis
Australians are being urged to donate blood as national supply dwindles to just 1.5 days’ worth at a critical time of year.
Health boss unable to define ‘woman’
Australia’s top health bureaucrat has been slammed for being unable to answer a simple question in awkward scenes during Senate Estimates.
Scientists discover source of anti-vax beliefs
Researchers investigating the source of anti-vaccination beliefs have discovered that they may be linked to a particular childhood experience.
Why new Covid variants keep emerging
A new subtype of the Omicron variant has been detected in China. “Another one” do I hear you say? This is why it won’t be the last.
Millions ‘complacent’ about Covid jab
Millions of Australians are now considered overdue for their Covid-19 jab, with one age group being singled out for failing to get their booster.
Floods spark debilitating virus warning
Sydney is under threat from a debilitating mosquito-borne disease which has re-emerged after disastrous floods across NSW.
Discovery that could change sex forever
Men are less likely than women to take a birth control pill with side effects, so scientists have created one without them.
Incredible moment for mum who lost baby
A mother whose baby girl died from a rare disease has experienced an incredible moment after years fighting for one thing.
Alarming study about microplastics
Microplastics have been detected in human adult blood for the first time. What are microplastics and what’s the risk?
Australians set for fourth Covid jab
Some Australians will soon be eligible for a fourth dose of Covid vaccination after the nation’s expert panel made a major decision.
Shock details of botched beauty treatment
A devastated Melbourne woman has revealed harrowing details of how a bungled beauty treatment left her body disfigured.
Australia’s major vaccine deal finalised
A major vaccine deal for Australia has now been finalised in a first for the Southern Hemisphere.
Top docs to decide on new Covid rules
This is what infectious disease experts make of the plan to scrap close contact isolation, as national cabinet awaits advice from a committee that will meet today.
Why male doctors are hurting equality
A study asking male doctors to estimate female numbers in the profession has shown up a mistake that could cause “insidious consequences”.
True number of Omicron cases to be revealed
Antibody blood testing is expected to reveal that the true number of Omicron cases in Australia could be five to 10 times higher than reported in the initial wave.
Dangerous Aussie beauty craze
More Aussies than ever are whitening their teeth, but it’s feared they are ‘rolling the dice’ when it comes to DIY products.
Australia home to medical marvel
An Australian hospital is home to a world first device that could save millions of lives and help sufferers of common chronic conditions.
Major change flagged for kids’ vaccines
Health authorities are preparing Australia for a concurrent flu and Covid-19 season, with a major change for children on the cards.
What men did after Shane Warne’s death
The sudden passing of Shane Warne at just 52 from a suspected heart attack has given Aussie men the nudge to take their own health seriously.
Serious warning after senator’s shock death
There has been a serious warning after Labor senator Kimberley Kitching died suddenly aged 52, less than a week after cricket legend Shane Warne.
Shock finding on paracetamol
New research that looked at the impact of taking pain medication like Pandaol after getting vaccinated has made an unexpected finding.
At-home Covid pill comes with a catch
The first pill to help in the fight against Covid-19 will be available to Australians from Tuesday. But there is a catch.
New Covid vax 100 per cent effective
A new vaccine has been developed that is 100 per cent effective against severe Covid and hospitalisation. It is now seeking approval overseas.
‘Grumpy’ official unloads over Covid in kids
A high-ranking health official says he’s getting quite “grumpy” with people downplaying the effects of Covid-19 among children.
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