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Boost in doctors training for country practice

More doctors are likely to become available in regional Queensland through strong interest in a rural pathway training program. The Royal Australian College of GPs said

Health insurance set for hefty rise in April

Health insurance premiums will rise by 4.41 percent in April, the largest annual increase in almost a decade. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the decision was

Diseases rising after big drop in vaccination of babies

By Peter Breadon and Mia Jessurun Child vaccination has been one of Australia’s biggest success stories. Before the COVID pandemic, we hit the national target of 95

Emergency response hub at Kedron doubles in size

The Queensland Ambulance response hub at Kedron has doubled in size in a bid to deal with non-emergency calls and take the pressure off crowded hospitals. The new $8.31

Anaphylaxis nasal spray approved for Australian use

A nasal spray for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis has been approved for use in Australia, biotechnology company CSL Seqirus announced today. It is the first time

ADHD prescriptions up 10-fold in two decades

By Brenton Prosser and Yogi Vidyattama The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more

Simple tips to bring meaning to your life

By Trevor Mazzucchelli The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we’re hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control

World-first cancer vaccine trial for childhood tumours

A world-first clinical trial in Australia will test cancer vaccines developed for children with advanced or treatment-resistant brain tumours. The trials for what is

How much coffee can you safely drink?

By Clare Collins Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago. Now we consume an average of almost two kilos per person each year – sometimes with

30 percent increase in childhood blood cancer

The number of children with blood cancer has risen by almost 30 percent over the past 20 years, according to Leukaemia Foundation figures. The foundation said that, if

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