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Alarming prostate cancer spike in Australia. The number of men dying from prostate cancer has jumped by 25 per cent in the last 20 years and officials are worried diagnoses of the disease is …

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Coronavirus updates, latest news and important information on …

Coronavirus disease ' COVID-19 ' is a type of coronavirus that caused a global outbreak. The disease causes respiratory illness and symptoms include pneumonia and bronchitis. It can be …

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What is the new COVID-19 JN.1 variant causing a spike in cases

JN.1 is descended from BA.2.86, or Pirola, a subvariant that came to the world's attention over the summer because of the large number of changes to its spike proteins: more …

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Health experts find salt substitute significantly lowers blood

3:54pm Jan 30, 2024. Health experts have said low-sodium potassium-enriched salt is much better at preventing high blood pressure than regular salt, but the alternative is rarely used by …

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Long COVID study Queensland Health: New study could transform …

The study by Queensland Health looked at more than 5000 Queenslanders who had respiratory illness symptoms from late May to late June 2022, when the Omicron variant …

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Joe Biden medical: US president passes examination, doctor says

US President Joe Biden has been declared fit to serve in the job after passing his annual medical examination. (AP) He added, "President Biden is a healthy, active, robust 81-year-old male, …

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Mental State of the World report 2024: These are the most

The world's most miserable countries. A new report has revealed a decline in mental health across the world since the COVID-19 pandemic, with wealthy countries, …

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Ultraprocessed foods increase risk of heart disease, mental

CNN. 1:37pm Mar 1, 2024. Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions, according to a new Australian review of 45 meta …

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Australians turning to virtual therapy for mental health treatment. A recent study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found 3.4 million Australians sought help for their mental …

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Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20

By CNN. 11:41am Mar 6, 2024. Drinking two litres or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages — the equivalent of a medium-sized fast-food diet soft drink a day — raised the risk …

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Australian sun safety: Updated guidelines take into account

The research examined the impact of sun exposure across groups of the population with difference skin types. The group with the lowest risk of skin cancer have …

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'Ninja,' Twitch's biggest streamer, diagnosed with skin cancer

Top Twitch streamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins was diagnosed with melanoma after doctors found a cancerous mole on the bottom of his foot during a routine skin check. (Caitlin …

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Splendour in the Grass organisers confirm event cancellation

"With a heavy heart, we're announcing the cancellation of Splendour in the Grass 2024, originally scheduled from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July in Ngarindjin / North Byron …

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Vaccines to become free across all Australian community …

9:30am Dec 28, 2023. Millions of Australians will be able to get vaccinated for free, without any administration fees, from community pharmacies starting next week. From January 1, …

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New curriculum guidelines to change how health is taught at schools

By 9News Staff. 7:33pm Feb 2, 2024. New changes to the Australian curriculum will affect the way food and wellbeing is talked about at schools across the country. Under the …

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Queensland news: Chief Health Officer John Gerrard confirms in …

Queensland is in the midst of a COVID-19 wave, but cases are becoming less severe and a new mask mandate would be "disproportionate", the state's chief health officer …

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Baltimore Bridge collapse update: Cargo ship 'lost power' before

A boat moves past a container ship as it rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md. (AP Photo/Mark …

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King Charles cancer update: First pictures after diagnosis

8:01am Feb 7, 2024. Prince Harry has met with his father in London less than 24 hours after the world learned King Charles, had been diagnosed with cancer. The King was seen publicly …

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Gastro outbreak spreading through public pools concerns

7:31pm Feb 9, 2024. A highly contagious gastro strain is spreading across Queensland, with authorities concerned about the threat at public swimming facilities. More than 820 cases have …

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Kate Middleton, King Charles health update: Princess Kate

This photo provided by the Buckingham Palace on Monday, Jan.15, 2024 is the new official portrait of Britain's King Charles III taken in 2023 at Windsor Castle, England.

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Eating disorders in Australia surge by 21 percent, as cost to

The proportion of young people with an eating disorder has grown by 12 percent since 2012. The report, prepared by Deloitte, also examined the enormous economic impact of …

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