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Hospitals swamped with patients who need aged care

Hundreds of beds are being taken up in Queensland’s hospitals by older patients who should ideally be in aged care, according to one of the state’s most senior

New health program to support Brisbane’s ‘dawn economy’

Brisbane residents will have access to new, free health and fitness programs as part of efforts to capitalise on its early-morning economy. Locals will also be consulted

The implications of the landmark forever chemicals case

By Cameron Holley and Carley Bartlett The Australian government has launched its largest-ever lawsuit, suing American chemical giant 3M and its local subsidiary. The

Respiratory virus strikes 50,000 so far in 2026

More than 50,000 Australians have been officially diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) so far this year. Known cases of RSV, at 52,383, are more common than

Doctors call for stricter rules to lift sunscreen confidence

Doctors are calling for stricter sunscreen regulations to restore confidence in SPF products and protect Australians. In a submission to the Therapeutic Goods

First new diabetes treatment in 100 years approved

The first new therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D) since the discovery of insulin more than a century ago has been approved for use in Australia. Research organisation

Poor childhood eating triggers life-long bad habits

Eating unhealthy foods early in life can trigger life-long changes in the way the brain regulates eating, new research shows. University College Cork scientists found

New 186-bed hospital opened at Springfield

A new 186-bed public hospital has opened this week at Greater Springfield, south-west of Brisbane. The Mater Hospital Springfield will provide care for around 185,000

New Ebola outbreak declared an international emergency

By Thomas Jeffries The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern. So far, 336 people have

Moving between locations can drastically change aging

A powerful new link has been discovered between where we live and how fast we age. New research suggests that healthcare needs to be tailored to genetic ancestry and

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