Health

Marshall Perron (left) with Dr Philip Nitschke

Euthanasia’s ‘father’ predicts how VAD will expand

Marshall Perron, who introduced world’s first euthanasia laws in the NT three decades ago, has made a bold prediction about the future of voluntary assisted dying.

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Mark Butler has guaranteed people won’t be dumped from the NDIS without support from the state governments.

No one will shift off NDIS without State support: Butler

Mark Butler has guaranteed he won’t cut people off the NDIS until alternative supports are in place, setting a deadline ticking for the states to get on board.

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The Australian Medical Association has launched the ‘Have the Jab Chat’ campaign amid falling vaccination rates.

Peak medical group’s new campaign to boost falling jab rate

Falling immunisation rates, fuelled by misinformation, has sparked a national campaign calling on Australians to speak with their doctor about vaccinations.

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The hormone procedure under scrutiny has been promoted since the early to mid-2010s. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Research shows popular IVF hormone add-on may not work

A hormone procedure commonly offered to IVF patients as an 'add-on' doesn't improve chances of falling pregnant, a new study has found.

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Scientists have found a new potential pathway for human limb regrowth.

New move to help humans regrow limbs

Scientists conducting a study into limb regeneration in animals have newfound hope that humans could one day regrow lost limbs.

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A pumice stone and brush, one way to care for feet. It’s almost sandal season, which means it’s time to get your feet in shape.

What’s the best way to remove calluses on your feet?

Calluses are thick, rough patches that are ‘your skin’s natural defence’ against chafing and irritation. Here’s what you need to do to get rid of them.

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Free RSV jabs are being rolled out for seniors 75 and older and Indigenous people aged 60 or older.

Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors

The federal government is introducing free respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations for Australians 75 years and older.

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An Australian veteran takes part in an iboga ceremony with traditional healer Lewis Mbwela.

Traumatised Aussie veterans turn to psychedelic drug rituals

Adam Shand travels to Zimbabwe to take part in a psychedelic drug ritual which Aussie combat veterans are turning to in a last ditch hope to cure drug addictions and ease post traumatic stress.

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A new review of research spanning a decade, published on Wednesday, concluded that the clinical benefit of new Alzheimer’s drugs is negligible.

Alzheimer’s drug analysis stirs debate about effectiveness

THE NEW YORK TIMES: While data indicated that new Alzheimer’s drugs could modestly slow cognitive decline for some patients, would that effect be meaningful or too slight to make a difference?

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A good morning routine will deliver a successful day according to mental health expert.

The four-minute morning routine successful people do daily

Having a good morning routine is the key to a successful day, according to a mental performance coach who was worked with Olympians and Fortune 500 CEOs. 

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Beer bellies are becoming a thing of the past.

Why the Aussie beer belly is heading for extinction

The famous Aussie beer gut may be a thing of the past by 2050 as new age drugs and a change in drinking habits whittle away our waistlines.  

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Longevity medicine is a confusing brew of noble intentions, cutting-edge care and expensive snake oil.

What, exactly, is longevity medicine?

Longevity medicine is a confusing brew of noble intentions, cutting-edge care and expensive snake oil.

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It seems as if everywhere you turn, celebrities and influencers are talking up peptides. But what exactly is a peptide?

What are peptides? The internet’s latest obsession

It seems as if everywhere you turn, celebrities and influencers are talking up peptides. But what exactly is a peptide?

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Metformin may have benefits that mirror intense exercise.

The common drug that could mirror benefits of exercise

Scientists believe a common medicine, already prescribed to millions, could also provide the benefits of intense exercise sessions without actually exercising. 

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