Major AI problem you could face in your next visit to the doctor
Australian doctors are being warned about using artificial intelligence software after dangerous errors have been reported.
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Alarming effect of taking weight loss drugs
Doctors have warned that people using popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic face the risk of developing a debilitating condition.
Five simple exercises you can do to prevent back pain
Back pain affects one in six Aussies. But if you want to try to prevent it, these are five exercises you can do three times a week at home.
Big question about Belle Gibson amid startling footage
Belle Gibson escaped paying a ballooning $500,000 fine and now everyone is asking the same question after a Netflix series about the fake cancer fraudster went to air.
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Next steps for new Alzheimer’s breakthrough pill
A once-a-day wonder drug that could be the “holy grail” in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is a step closer to becoming a reality after a huge win.
New pill provides breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
The drug currently being trialled is just one step away from being hailed as the “holy grail” of treating memory loss and cognitive decline. Here’s how the new medication works.
Young Aussies turning away from alcohol
Young Aussies are turning their backs on the booze, and it’s earning them a reputation as the country’s most “sensible” generation.
Ultimate insult for nurse who stole from patients
A nursing assistant who used a patient’s bank card to make transactions of more than $100,000 has been slapped with a major ban.
Dale Tapping’s heartbreaking conversation with his kids
The Essendon VFL coach recounted the moment he informed his kids that he had been diagnosed with cancer
Cost of keeping bulk-billing clinics open
Bulk-billing GPs have walked away with more $2m in payroll tax rebates in just three months as part of a bold plan to keep clinics open.
Cornes v Cornes: ‘Contrarian’ Kane grilled by his own dad
What happens when an AFL champion sits down with his footy legend father for a one-on-one interview? See the exclusive video
Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing
Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding longer consults.
‘Oh s**t’: 20yo dies instantly from party trick
A coroner wants change after a young mother of two died at her child’s birthday party from a common trick many wrongly believe is “harmless”.
‘Unhinged’: Scary TikTok trend exposed
Some influencers claim this one simple step could ease a lot of health issues, including bad breath and snoring – but is it safe?
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