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Magda Szubanski has given a funny and “fantastic” update on her cancer battle, revealing she is now in remission.

‘Phew!’: Magda Szubanski drops huge update on cancer battle

The beloved Australian comedian and actor has given a funny and ‘fantastic’ update on her stage four cancer battle.

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Dr Simon Gordon is under investigation over his work as a gynaecologist at The Epworth hospital in Melbourne Unknown

Unnecessary endo surgery allegations referred to police

A state premier has referred complaints against a renowned gynaecologist to police and the healthcare watchdog.

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AI has entered the gym.

Are Aussies replacing gyms with AI?

With gym fees soaring to as much as $100 a week, more Australians are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to structure workouts and cut costs.

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Measle vaccination coverage is declining as cases spike, warn Australian health authorities.

Two-state measles clusters emerge amid vaccine fear

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in Australia.

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Aaron Trinh was 5-foot-6, and he was unhappy. Then, he came across videos on TikTok about height surgery.

‘I’d like to be normal’: Is height surgery worth the risk?

Aaron Trinh was 5-foot-6, and he was unhappy. Then, he came across videos on TikTok about height surgery.

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It is the second major hit to households in the past two weeks after the Reserve Bank lifted official interest rates by 25 basis points, pushing mortgages higher.

Health insurance premiums set for biggest rise in nine years

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says premiums will increase by an average 4.41 per cent from April, up from the previous year’s 3.73 per cent rise.

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Families in London have been urged to catch up on missed measles jabs, as an outbreak takes hold. (AP PHOTO)

Big measles outbreak affecting London children under 10

Some children have required hospital treatment after a major measles outbreak of unvaccinated children in parts of London.

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Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact.

What it means to be ‘touch starved’ and how to fix it

Being touch-starved, or lacking wanted physical connection, has become increasingly common in our fast-paced, digital world, experts say.

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A new study suggests autism spectrum disorder may be just as prevalent in females as it is in males. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

New study challenges assumptions about autism and gender

Diagnosis rates of autism are ‘more or less equal for men and women’, a new study suggests, challenging the theory that males are disproportionately affected.

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At least half a million Aussies are taking weight-loss drugs but long-term harms are still unknown. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Ozempic, Mounjaro warning: expert raises alarm

Health experts are speaking out over the ‘blind spot’ risks of popular weight-loss medications that are continuing to grow in popularity.

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Zoonoses expert tells The Nightly what you need to know about Nipah virus.

Nipah virus: Could Australia be forced into lockdown again?

It’s far deadlier than COVID-19, so could Australia be plunged into another lockdown over a Nipah virus outbreak? Here is what the experts say.

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How worried should Aussies be about Nipah virus?

Should Australians be worried about Nipah virus?

In eerily familiar scenes globally, extreme actions are being taken to combat a concerning outbreak of Nipah virus, which is described as a ‘brain swelling’ virus that kills. Here’s what you need to know.

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One simple act can help heal sick babies.

One simple act can help heal sick babies

New Australian research has found one simple act can help unwell babies overcome severe illness.

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Airlines could reap a surprising windfall from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic.

Why airlines could reap a windfall from weight-loss drugs

As people slim down with the help of weight-loss drugs, airlines could be among the surprise beneficiaries, a new report suggests.

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