Health

Autism diagnoses are undeniably on the rise.
Health
The New York Times

Vaccines are not behind the rise in autism. So what is?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Are more people exhibiting the traits of autism, or are more people with such traits now being identified?

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Health officials have issued a warning after a wet week created ideal mosquito-breeding conditions. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Laine Clark

Deadly mosquito-borne virus warning issued after pigs infected

A deadly virus has sparked a cross-border warning amid fears a mosquito-borne illnesses will threaten a rain-hit state.

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A confirmed measles case has visited multiple locations across NSW while infectious, sparking an alert.
Health
Demi Huang

Health alert across NSW after person with ‘highly infectious’ disease visits multiple locations

If you have visited these areas, you need to be on the lookout for symptoms.

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Red flags to look out for are feeling detached, negative about your work, feeling depressed and insomnia. 
Lifestyle
Sarah Di Lorenzo

Nothing left in the tank? How to beat the burnout blues

How to overcome the end-of-year physical, mental and emotional exhaustion.

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Video
Cases of the disease have risen across the state and are popping up in more suburbs across metro Melbourne.
NSW
Molly Magennis and Demi Huang

Grim warning as flesh-eating disease spreads: ‘Should be washed’

Cases of a flesh-eating bug are increasing in parts of Australia, including instances in inner-city suburbs.

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Codral, Benadyl and Sudafed have been listed in the class action.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Class action filed over ‘dud’ Codral, Benadryl and Sudafed

A class action has been launched against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson alleging they sold cold and flu products that were ineffective at relieving cold and flu symptoms.

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World Health Organisation head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says more samples are being tested.
Africa
Staff Writers

WHO: Hemorrhagic fever death may be new unidentified virus

The World Health Organisation is warning the death of a man with hemorrhagic fever may indicate an unidentified virus is sickening people.

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Smart watches are particularly popular with fitness freaks.
Technology
Xantha Leatham

Smart watches may be exposing wearers to ‘forever chemicals’

They have become hugely popular devices that many of us wear day and night. But your smartwatch could be exposing you to ‘forever chemicals’, scientists have warned.

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The first severe human illness case of bird flu has been identified.
Health
Staff Writers

Bird flu: First ‘critical condition’ human case confirmed

The first known instance of a severe human illness linked to the bird flu virus has been registered with a patient in critical condition.

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NSW will introduce a 12-month pill-testing program in an attempt to ‘save lives’.
Politics
Jack Gramenz

State’s major pill-testing flip: Drugs tested from early 2025

An Australian state has flipped on its pill-testing stance, announcing a 12-month trial to ‘save lives’, despite telling parents ‘there is no safe consumption level of drug use’.

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Two new studies have suggested seed oils may be driving up our cancer rates. 
Health
Thea Jourdan

Is it safe to use cooking oils or should we use butter?

There’s growing concern they may be bad for our health after two new studies suggested seed oils may be driving up our cancer rates. So how bad are they? 

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Prisha Mosley, 24, transitioned to male and began taking testosterone when she was just 17.
World
Barbara McMahon

Prisha became a boy at 17. Then she realised her mistake

Prisha was 17 when she transitioned to become a boy — and 24 when she became a woman again. Now, she is taking the medical professionals who encouraged her to court.

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Two confirmed cases have been found in Batemans Bay on NSW’s south coast.
NSW
Demi Huang

Flesh-eating disease detected at NSW holiday hotspot

‘This risk for further spread along coastal NSW is significant.’

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A new study suggests that some women do put on weight while on the pill, and their genes are to blame. 
Health
Thea Jourdan

Yes, ‘the pill’ does make some women put on weight

Many women are adamant that taking the contraceptive pill makes them gain weight, but until now, researchers have repeatedly not been able to find a link.

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Some people believe a woman who can’t, or simply doesn’t want to, put themselves through the pain and potential risks of a vaginal birth is somehow less of a woman, or mother. 
opinion
Health
Claire Colman

It’s time we stopped fetishising so-called ‘normal’ births

CLAIRE COLMAN: I’m sick of being judged for choosing to have my two sons by C-section.

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