STI screening call after spike in unborn baby deaths
A concerning spike of unborn babies dying from a treatable condition has prompted doctors to urge people to undergo sexual health screenings.
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GPs urge jabs as winter lurgies return with a vengeance
A spike in illness ranging from flu and whooping cough to gastro concerns doctors and health authorities who urge more people to get vaccinated.
Infection treatment advance to save thousands of lives
An undiagnosed infected wisdom tooth that nearly killed a young woman when it deteriorated into severe sepsis, has sparked a medical breakthrough.
Contact tracing ongoing in Queensland monkeypox cluster
Queensland has recorded 10 cases of monkeypox but they are not linked to a cluster found in a southern state.
Painful journey to endometriosis discovery for actress
It took a burst ovarian cyst for doctors to discover the cause of Christie Whelan Browne's painful periods but a new app may fast track endometriosis diagnosis.
Funding to curb long wait for women’s disease diagnosis
It took seven years and 11 different doctors before a Queensland woman was finally diagnosed with endometriosis - and found out it wasn't just in her head.
Breakthrough bacteria research offers treatment hope
Latest research could be the key to unlocking new antibiotics against resistant bacteria, which a sepsis survivor says is a significant step forward.
Car park build probed as source of fungus cluster
Construction of a car park at a Brisbane hospital is being looked at as a possible source for a fungus cluster that has affected five heart-transplant patients.
Qld braces for COVID cases as infection wave lifts
Cases of COVID-19 are expected to surge in Queensland over the next fortnight but the chief health officer has vehemently ruled out imposing a mask mandate.
Calls for flu jab increase after second child’s death
The death of a second child has prompted stern calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccination.
Queensland speaker to take mental health break
Queensland speaker of the house Curtis Pitt will take a break from his role to address mental health issues.
Comedian Barry Humphries hospitalised in Sydney
Barry Humphries has been hospitalised in Sydney following complications from hip surgery, according to reports.
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.
Booster gives 65pc protection from death
An Australian study of COVID-19 vaccines has found people who have had a booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.
Warning as Omicron sub-variant cases surge
Victoria's chief health Officer says a new Omicron sub-variant is on the rise in the state, following surges in other parts of the country.
Third virus wave biggest killer: study
An in-hospital mortality study shows more COVID-19 patients were admitted to intensive care and ultimately, more died during Australia's third pandemic wave.
Experts warn of possible renewed flu spike
Two years of COVID-19 restrictions has left fertile ground for a renewed spread of potentially deadly seasonal flu, health experts warn.
Rural cancer patients missing out: study
A study from the University of Southern Queensland has found rural cancer patients are not getting information that could improve their chances of survival.