Hopes that tick research will lead to vaccine
Researchers are collecting ticks from Australian farms in a bid to unlock information on the deadly parasites and develop a vaccine for animals and humans.
Health
No punishment for hotel quarantine deaths as trial axed
No one will be held criminally accountable for Victoria's fatal COVID-19 hotel quarantine system after charges against the health department were dropped.
Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse
Patient safety could have been compromised when hospital workers posed as patients in a waiting room and ambulance during a ministerial visit, a probe found.
Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?
Anecdotal reports from patients taking semaglutide for weight loss suggest it reduces their appetite and craving for food, but surprisingly, it also may reduce their desire to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes or take other drugs. But does the research evidence back this up?
Dumping of second city injection room ‘will cost lives’
A second supervised injecting room will not be built in Melbourne, after the state government rejected a report recommending one for the CBD.
‘Fear and embarrassment’: ‘King’ Lewis’ battle with CTE
Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up on his battle with brain injury CTE, in a call for funding and more research into the disease.
Multimillion dollar deal to settle breast-surgery suit
Women claiming they were injured from the "One Size Fits All" breast surgery are in line for a multimillion-dollar payout from their long-running class action.
Vaccines saved ‘thousands’ of people during COVID-19
The lives of almost 18,000 people aged over 50 were saved by COVID-19 vaccines in one state alone as the Omicron strain hit, a study has found.
Concussion research gives Roosters an edge with Tedesco
Lessons from a medical-staff trip to Pittsburgh have given the Sydney Roosters confidence that James Tedesco is fine after his latest concussion.
Illegal dumpers blamed as parks asbestos confirmed
Victoria's environmental regulator says it has confirmed asbestos fragments in six Melbourne parks and think illegal dumpers are to blame.
Mulch producers ‘unlikely’ source of Vic parks asbestos
Victoria's environmental regulator has confirmed asbestos fragments in six Melbourne parks but doesn't believe mulch producers are to blame.
Sick boy was ‘so much worse’ when let go from hospital
A coroner is investigating the circumstances that led to a 19-month-old boy's death from meningitis after he was seen by multiple health professionals.
Dumping and dirty sites could be asbestos mulch cause
Victoria's environmental regulator confirms asbestos fragments have been found at six Melbourne parks, but does not believe mulch producers are to blame.
ADF members and veterans need help every four hours
Australian Defence Force members and veterans have a higher chance of contact with emergency services due to their increased suicide risk.
Want to quit vaping? There’s an app for that
But because vapes have only been widespread in recent years, there is limited evidence on how to go about quitting. With the addictive nature of nicotine-containing vapes, it can also be hard to stop vaping on your own.
Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off
More than $3 billion will be provided to community pharmacies as part of a new agreement between the sector and the federal government.
AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out
Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled.
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Why young women are Australia’s loneliest generation
Young women are suffering loneliness more than men, feeling a lack of companionship, isolation or feeling left out, according to a survey.
Hearing loss is twice as common in Australia’s lowest income groups, our research shows
Around one in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, ranging from mild to complete hearing loss.
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Doctors, nurses make emergency call on federal budget
More than 40 health groups have called on the government to make climate and health funding a priority after services were challenged by extreme weather.
‘Novel’ claim to have GST money cover Qld debt to NSW
NSW has threatened to withhold funding from Queensland if the state does not pay outstanding bills for COVID-19 hotel quarantine measures.
‘Thought we were bulletproof’: Wally Lewis’ CTE journey
Rugby league great Wally Lewis has revealed his struggles with the brain condition probable CTE and called for more protection for young players.
Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out
The federal government's response to an inquiry into long COVID has ruled out allowing pharmacists to sell antivirals without needing a prescription.
Flying doctor spreads its wings to primary health care
Thousands of new patients have flocked to primary healthcare clinics staffed by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the outback.
Treatment options wider if prostate cancer found early
A prostate cancer patient is warning other men to stop putting off tests as patients with early stage disease have access to greater treatment options.
Joyce returns to parliament after viral video emerges
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has returned to federal parliament after video came to light of him lying on the pavement in a busy Canberra street.
What happens to your liver when you quit alcohol
According to Greek mythology, Zeus punished Prometheus for giving fire to humans. He chained Prometheus up and set an eagle to feast on his liver. Each night, the liver grew back and each day, the eagle returned for his feast. In reality, can a liver really grow back?
Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash
With the prevalence of gum disease affecting a significant portion of adults, recent research proposes a shift towards using nitrate-rich leafy greens as a natural, beneficial approach to oral care
King’s Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, throwing a planned visit to Australia in doubt, as the nation sends its well wishes to the monarch and his family.
How much weight do you actually need to lose? It might be a lot less than you think
If you’re one of the one in three Australians whose New Year’s resolution involved losing weight, it’s likely you’re now contemplating what weight-loss goal you should actually be working towards.
Lack of Fluoridated Water Linked to Dental Issues in Queensland
A University of Queensland study sheds light on the oral health divide in Queensland, pointing to a lack of fluoridated water in less affluent areas as a key factor.