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Mentor Rama, 36, died after getting a hair transplant and undergoing dental treatment as a health tourist in Turkey.

Tourist collapses and dies after cut-price hair transplant

A British man has died after undergoing a hair transplant and dental procedures in cut-price medical tourism hotspot Turkey. 

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A pioneer in digital addiction treatment, Daniela Vecchio, was named WA's Australian of the Year.

Digital addiction specialist named WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

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WATCH: Blue Origin launches, loops and lands back on Earth

Billionaire Amazon owner Jeff Bezos has launched his Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, after multiple abandoned attempts, successfully landing back on Earth just nine minutes later.

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WASHINGTON POST: Some cancer symptoms are easier to recognised than others. Here are four that are more rare but shouldn’t be ignored.

Four surprising cancer symptoms you need to know

WASHINGTON POST: Some cancer symptoms are easier to recognised than others. Here are four that are more rare but shouldn’t be ignored.

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Apple has announced a new product that has divided the internet.

Australia snubbed in controversial Apple release

Apple has announced a new product that has divided the internet, while Australia has missed out on the new $350 item completely.

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A public health alert has been issued after three people with measles attended Jelly Roll’s Brisbane concert.

Infectious disease alert after Oasis and Jelly Roll concert exposure

Health officials say more measles cases and exposure sites are likely after thousands attended the shows.

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The study found that clonidine and Ritalin (methylphenidate) were the two most common medications involved in the recorded poisonings, with each one accounting for 35 percent of all reports respectively.

Fourfold increase in poisonings by ADHD drugs over 10 years

Poisonings from ADHD medications have more than quadrupled in Australia over the past 10 years, new research has found.

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Risk-taking tweens are using adults only sex apps.

Children as young as 11 increasingly using adult sex apps

Tweens have been found to be increasingly engaging in ‘risk-taking’ via adults only dating apps like Sugar Daddy, OnlyFans and FetLife, according to a new shocking survey.

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Dr Himanshu Brahambhatt  and Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid, pictured in Central Park, first began their biotech company 24 years ago.

SBS doco charts Aussie cancer scientists’ epic quest

The Cancer Killers follows two Australian scientists as they fight against the odds to bring a potentially game-changing cancer treatment to the world.

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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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Wiggles merchandise was recalled after safety concerns.

Wiggles in hot water after kids’ merch fails safety checks

The Wiggles have admitted to breaching consumer law after with their merchandise failed to adhere to safety standards.

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The federal government has pledged to release a national AI plan before the end of the year.

Lack of AI rules could cost Australia $142b

A joint report by Cisco and the Governance Institute has sounded the alarm on Australia’s AI hesitation and the multibillion-dollar cost of inaction.

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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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