Spinal unit under microscope amid concerns over care
Queensland Health will evaluate the state's spinal injuries unit amid concerns it's struggling with a lack of resources.
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Lyssavirus warning after sick bat found on Gold Coast
Members of the public have been warned to never handle bats after a flying fox was found with the fatal Australian bat lyssavirus on the Gold Coast.
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
Rate of long COVID-19 symptoms mirrored by flu patients
Long-term symptoms that last more than three months are not unique to COVID-19 among a highly vaccinated population, a study in Queensland shows.
Ditch tobacco vending machines in pubs, lawmakers told
Health groups are urging Queensland politicians to take proposed smoking laws further, but the hospitality industry wants tobacco vending machines left alone.
More aged care facilities close after nursing mandate
Brightwater Care Group has confirmed three of its Perth facilities will close in the next 12 months due to new staffing requirements.
War of words erupts over Wesley aged care closures
Wesley Mission will close its three remaining residential aged care homes in Sydney, citing staffing difficulties and cost pressures caused by industry reforms.
Early-season flu spike prompts call to get vaccination
The Queensland premier and chief health officer are urging residents to get flu jabs after more than 6300 influenza cases have been recorded this year so far.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.