Huge step toward ending medical misogyny in Victoria
Medical misogyny has for years labelled women “too unreliable to study”, but now dedicated research on women’s health in Victoria could hold the key to a breakthrough.
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Call after botched boob job death
A fresh decision has been handed down after an unregistered doctor was convicted of the manslaughter of a patient following a botched boob job.
Popular beach tested over cancer concern
An environmental watchdog is set to test waters at a popular beach over concerns of cancer-causing “forever chemicals”.
Dark truth about virus ripping through China
A worrying new respiratory virus is reportedly overwhelming hospitals in China. But some experts say there’s an even bigger problem staring at us down the barrel.
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‘Very real concerns’ for Perth, WA
The AMA has raised concerns about an “influx” of 150 trainee doctors from India who are slated to arrive in Perth this month.
‘Hell of a journey’: Mum-of-four’s disease masks cancer diagnosis
After dismissing her symptoms and collapsing multiple times on her home floor, Tara Tedge was diagnosed with a life-altering disease which she wants to raise awareness for so no-one else has to go through what she is.
I lost 40kg in 16 months – and this is what really helped me do it
At her heaviest, Georgina Willard weighed almost 90kg and didn’t feel healthy. But she used specific kinds of goals to help her lose 40kg — and she still enjoys cookie-dough croissants.
Warning after 41 Aussies drown in 36 days
An expert has issued a dire warning after 41 people drowned in Australian waterways over the holiday period.
Push for sweeping Aussie junk food ban
A fresh push is underway for a federal ban on advertisements for unhealthy food and drink, citing concerns for the welfare of children.
Nightmare for SA parents after routine GP visit
What started as a routine check-up turned into a heartbreaking journey of scans, hospital stays and treatment for eight-month-old Ibrahim.
Major change to paracetamol and new warning issued
The way Australians buy paracetamol is set to change, as experts warn people of the dangers of switching to alternate painkillers. See how it affects you.
Kids injured in horror boating incident
Two children have been rushed to hospital after their “biscuit-style” inflatable crashed in a horror incident on a busy lake.
America’s top doc calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
America may introduce warning labels on alcohol after a report attributed 100,000 US cancer cases a year to booze. Find out what cancer you could get and how little you have to drink to risk it.
$2.3m boost for cancer nurses
Nearly 250 cancer care nurses will be funded to continue the necessary work of the McGrath Foundation, after it announced a major expansion.
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