Major chemist refuses to sell vapes as backlash erupts
A major pharmacy chain has written to its outlets saying it would not support Labor’s plan to allow the sale of vapes without a medical prescription as backlash continues.
Health
‘Urgent action’: Aged care homes’ poor Covid vax rates revealed
New data has revealed the Covid vaccine and booster rates for every aged care home in Australia. Search and see the worst offenders.
I got tested for nanoplastics: Here’s what I learnt
A simple test can determine the level of toxic plastic chemicals you have in your body – but be prepared for a shock.
Big problem with Aussie tap water exposed
The US slashed the limit for forever chemicals in tap water this year to a fraction of Australian standards, and serious testing gaps have now been exposed.
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Why 23yo Aussie will end her life this week
On Wednesday Lily Thai will die. It sounds incredibly stark but it’s a decision the young woman has made herself.
Pensioners protest 60-day scripts claiming they will feel the pain
An elderly bayside couple, who fear the September introduction of 60-day prescriptions will affect their annual discount safety net, had their complaint heard in Canberra last week.
Breakthrough treatment for dwarfism
Dwarfism doesn’t just cause short stature, it can lead to sudden death. Now a new drug is seeing children hit growth targets.
‘Remarkable’: Robot revolution comes to small town’s GP clinic
Cutting-edge medical technology has come to a GP clinic in a small town in the Darling Downs, and it could change how regional Queensland approaches medicine.
Ageism shock: Health system giving up on older Aussies
We’re living longer and healthier lives but the health system hasn’t kept up, and older people are missing out. Here’s the truth about ageism.
How the common cold can cost up to $11K a year
The common cold can wreak havoc with finances but here’s how to minimise the impact by staying healthy and not paying over the odds for treatments.
Dodgy doctors named and shamed
The medical regulator has new powers to warn the public about doctors who are a risk to public safety.
Chemists’ shock move to stop savings on medications
Chemists are going to new lengths as they fight new rules that will halve the cost of medicine. Find out what they are doing.
Seven ways to cut private health insurance costs
Tax subsidies, tax penalties, age penalties – health insurance is so complicated and so expensive, do you really need it? Here we walk you through the health insurance basics.
Health fund change that could save Aussies hundreds
GPs are calling for change to help more people afford health cover in the Federal Budget. Calculate and see which is the best fund for you.
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