Female contraceptive ‘bad idea from the start’: lawyers
A permanent female contraceptive was a bad idea from the start, say lawyers in a class action after women underwent hysterectomies to deal with side effects.
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Struggle for Qld maternity staff detailed in FOI docs
Maternity services in some Queensland towns were under stress last year due to a COVID-19 wave, documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws show.
Qld tobacco and vape amendments ‘too little, too late’
The Queensland government has heard public submissions into the illegal sale of tobacco and rising use of vapes across the state.
Women’s pain inevitable, say contraceptive case lawyers
Lawyers defending a permanent female contraceptive say pain and abnormal bleeding are inevitable for many women, and deny a causal link with the Essure device.
Chemicals in ‘new car smell’ could pose health risk
That new car smell just lost some of its appeal, with scientists finding cabin materials can emit potentially harmful levels of chemicals linked to cancer.
Does exercise help you lose weight?
It’s no surprise exercise is one of the first things we turn to when we decide it’s time to lose weight. But does exercise help you lose weight, or is it just diet?
Flu, COVID-19 jabs encouraged before ‘triple pandemic’
Winter could bring a perfect storm of flu, COVID-19 and other viruses, and health authorities want those at a higher risk of severe illness to get vaccinated.
Treasurer warns vaping is hurting health and the budget
The treasurer says the switch to vaping is leaving a hole in the federal budget, but the "incredibly concerning" health crisis is the main priority.
Call to put patients before profits in budget measures
Two peak medical bodies are at odds over solutions to soaring medicine expenses and a burdened health system, with patient well-being caught in the crossfire.
Australians bracing for health insurance price hikes
More than a million Australians are set to face increased health insurance premiums, with HBF among the providers upping prices.
Clocks turn back for the end of daylight saving
Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday, as much of Australia's southeast coast enjoys a well deserved sleep in.
Charlie Teo’s parting swipe at medical regulator
Charlie Teo left a final disciplinary hearing this week with a parting swipe at Australia's medical oversight system, and the embattled surgeon is not alone.
Study subsidy for nurses, rural doctors to stay in NSW
Nurses, paramedics and allied health staff will be among 2000 people eligible each year for a study subsidies aimed at keeping health workers in NSW.
Fresh waves of COVID on the way, top doctor warns
As the government ramps up booster rate efforts, the chief medical officer has warned new COVID waves are coming ahead of winter.
Warning of ‘hindsight bias’ as Teo hearing wraps up
As a disciplinary hearing wraps up for star neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, his lawyers have warned against applying "hindsight bias" to two catastrophic surgeries.
Measles alert on Sunshine Coast
Health authorities in NSW and Queensland have issued measles alerts after the emergence of three cases of the highly contagious infection.
Smartwatch study explores better living with epilepsy
Using smartwatches to track changes in heart rate and other physiological responses could help people with epilepsy identify seizure risk.
‘Poo transplant’ could help save blood cancer patients
The stuff found in your healthy gut could be the ticket to a lifesaving treatment that researchers will trial on severely ill blood cancer patients.
Charlie Teo accused of lacking empathy, insight
Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been accused of lacking the empathy to understand why he has been dragged before a medical complaints hearing.
Teo admits ‘damaging’ patient but claims they knew risk
Prominent brain surgeon Charlie Teo says he does not dispute that he erred by going "too far" during surgery that left a woman permanently damaged.
Breaking down the taboo of baby loss with just a name
Talking about babies lost to stillbirth and sudden infant death can be a big part of coping with grief, says Red Nose Australia.
How bad is vaping and should it be banned?
Vaping regularly makes headlines, with some campaigning to make e-cigarettes more available to help smokers quit, while others are keen to see vaping products banned, citing dangers, especially for teens. So just how dangerous is it
Plastic chemicals doing untold human harm: scientists
Scientists say humans are suffering untold harm from plastics, ranging from cancer and reproductive damage to the loss of intelligence that defines humanity.
Survivors back coercive control criminalisation
Nine in ten survivors of coercive control believe it should be criminalised but many fear it wouldn't actually improve safety.
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‘This can be done’: UN’s message on net-zero deadlines
The UN secretary-general says developed nations like Australia must bring forward their net-zero timelines by a decade, given the latest climate change report.
Actor Sam Neill reveals private blood cancer battle
Hollywood actor Sam Neill has revealed in a new memoir that he has been receiving treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and is in remission.
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Qld health workers may have been underpaid ‘millions’
Queensland hospital and health workers will be compensated after potentially being underpaid millions, but staff who were overpaid won't be pursued.
Strong culture and strong youth will help Close the Gap
The latest Close the Gap campaign shines a light on Indigenous youth who have dedicated their time and energy to creating a better world
Fresh concussion lawsuit to be launched against AFL
A second class action is being launched against the AFL over concussion injuries, with Griffins Lawyers set to bring proceedings.
Indigenous sleep coach wants a score of 40 winks all
A new program in north and western Queensland is aiming to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers get a good night's sleep.
Drizzle Boy play a first for neurodiversity in theatre
Queensland Theatre's Drizzle Boy features the first neurodivergent character written and portrayed by a neurodivergent person on the Australian main stage.