Health

An Australian-first digital tool launched by the Minns Government is helping people better understand how drinking habits can increase their risk of developing cancer.

New tool reveals your alcohol-cancer risk

Aussies can now see exactly how their drinking habits affect their cancer risk thanks to a new government-backed online tool.

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A new study has revealed the benefits of a 15-minute walk per day.

Why 15 minutes of walking could change your life

A landmark study has found that 15 minutes of walking per day could do far more for your heart and lifespan than you think.

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Experts say many Australians are convinced they have a disorder after recognising symptoms online. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rabbit hole: Why Aussies are self-diagnosing mental illness

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

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Australians are being warned not to eat certain alfalfa sprouts after a nationwide recall was triggered over fears of Salmonella contamination.

Urgent recall after dozens fall ill eating popular leafy product

Shoppers are being urged to check their fridge for the food item that has been sold at major supermarkets across the country.

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Anthony Albanese’s government are being warned about Labor’s funding model for the ‘Thriving Kids’ initiative.

Labor warned over ‘Thriving Kids’ funding approach

Child specialist services which will be key to the government’s newly announced initiative to divert more people away from NDIS have warned it won’t be achievable without a sustainable funding model.

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The Higginbotham family.

Incurable brain condition shock for four siblings

Families’ grief as genetic testing reveals devastating diagnosis for four sisters.

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Most of us don’t think about our feet and ankles until they hurt. But they are foundational to good alignment, balance and the overall functioning of your lower body.

Build strong, stable ankles with these nine moves

Most of us don’t think about our feet and ankles until they hurt. But they are foundational to good alignment, balance and the overall functioning of your lower body. 

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A new study suggests that going on longer walks may have more health benefits than taking the same number of steps a day over multiple short walks.

Which is better, one long walk or many short ones?

A new study has reignited the debate over whether one long daily walk or several shorter strolls offers the greatest boost to your health.

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The order you eat the food on your plate is just as important as what’s on it.

Longevity expert says the order you eat your food matters

‘Meal sequencing’: A longevity expert says the order you eat the food on your plate is just as important as what’s on it.

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For better or worse, many people are asking artificial intelligence chatbots for health information and advice.

Making stuff up: ChatGPT can’t replace your doctor

THE NEW YORK TIMES: No chatbot is ready to replace your physician, so be a little more cautious when asking AI for potential diagnoses or medical advice.

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Police and health officials are investigating a spate of rat poisonings in the Logan area.

Breakthrough after six fall ill in spate of rat poisonings

Six people, including a child, all fell sick after eating food laced with the active ingredient in rat poison. 

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Declining vaccination rates and complacency are contributing to a rise in mortality from influenza.

Flu deaths exceed COVID for first time as vax rates plummet

Death data shows the flu is killing more people than COVID-19 for the first time since the height of the pandemic but experts fear deaths could get even higher.

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Doctors are calling for needle free vaccines following an influenza virus that has taken 14 lives in the Northern Territory so far this year.

Urgent plea as flu outbreak kills 14

A deadly flu outbreak has taken 14 lives in the Northern Territory and now doctors are pleading for an urgent new vaccination method.

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Donald Trump has linked the use of paracetamol with autism.

Texas sues Tylenol makers, claiming they hid autism risks

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The lawsuit is the first by a state that seizes on Donald Trump’s unproven allegations that the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) products during pregnancy causes autism.

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A judge has overturned Queensland's ban on hormone treatments for children with gender dysphoria.

Puberty blocker ban overturned in landmark court battle

A mother’s legal battle has led to a landmark ruling overturning Queensland’s ban on puberty blockers for transgender teens.

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