Shine disappears from Gold hospital cover
Australians are being urged to re-consider top-level hospital cover, as the cost of private health insurance soars.
Consumer group CHOICE has found that while annual
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Panel probes health legacy of Games
A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders.
On Thursday,
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Cardiologists call for urgent action on pollution
Prominent cardiologists have called for a major offensive against pollution, saying it is a bigger health threat than war, terrorism and major diseases.
A series of
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New skin cancer treatment shows promise
Trials of a new cancer treatment have shown promising results in improving the survival odds for people with melanoma skin cancer.
Moderna and Merck have announced the
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Budget funds for new Ambulance officers
More than 185 new Queensland ambulance officers will be on duty before the end of the year under new funding to be announced in next week’s State Budget.
Almost $130
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Researchers develop brain growth chart
Most parents chart their new-borns’ growth in length and weight, now Brisbane researchers have developed a growth chart for young brains.
Researchers at QIMR
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Prevention a small part of drug battle billions
Australian governments are spending billions in the battle against illicit drugs, but less than 10 percent is directed towards use prevention and response to harm,
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Food photos in the frame for healthy diet
For those who rush to immortalise Insta-worthy food creations before devouring them, your passion has been vindicated.
New research from Curtin University has found that
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Move to the rhythm for improved health and wellbeing
Ballet is helping Queenslanders dance their way to good health with the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute.
Queensland Ballet’s innovative new institute has been
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Extra millions for early childhood health checks
A half-billion-dollar Queensland Government program aims to support children in the early stages of life.
A major component of the $501.9 million allocated will go
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