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Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money

Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didn’t have when they were admitted to hospital. The most common include wound infections after surgery, urinary tract infections and pneumonia.

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These complementary therapies may soon be eligible for private health insurance rebates

Private health insurers may soon be able to offer rebates for seven complementary therapies previously prohibited.

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‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat

Earlier this year news broke about doctors in London curing blindness in children with a rare genetic condition.

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Foreign aid cuts could mean 10 million more HIV infections by 2030 – and almost 3 million extra deaths

In January, the Trump administration ordered a broad pause on all US funding for foreign aid.

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Breast cancer screening is ripe for change. We need to assess a woman’s risk – not just her age

Australia’s BreastScreen program offers women regular mammograms (breast X-rays) based on their age. And this screening for breast cancer saves lives.

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We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried

The mental health of trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse Australians is worse than the general population and the gulf is getting wider.

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Ex-Cyclone Alfred has left flooding in its wake. Here’s how floods affect our health

Ex-Cyclone Alfred is bringing significant rainfall to southeast Queensland and the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Flooding has hit Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, Brisbane and Hervey Bay, which received 150 mm of rainfall in two hours this morning.

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When patients are harmed in hospital, issues aren’t always fixed to avoid it happening again

Over the past two weeks, the media has reported several cases of serious “adverse events”, where babies, children and an adult experienced harm and ultimately died while receiving care in separate Australian hospitals.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the health of more than 340 million Americans, says vitamin A can prevent the worst effects of measles rather than urging more people to get vaccinated.

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Why can’t I sleep? 4 ways climate change could be keeping you up at night and what you can do about it

Tossing and turning on sweltering summer nights? You’re not alone.

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We analysed almost 1,000 social media posts about 5 popular medical tests. Most were utterly misleading

When Kim Kardashian posted on Instagram about having had a full-body MRI, she enthused that the test can be “life saving”, detecting diseases in the earliest stages before symptoms arise.

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More people are asking generative AI questions about their health. But the wrong answer can be risky

More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives. ChatGPT is one of the most well-known and widely available generative AI tools. It gives tailored, plausible answers to any question for free.

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Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem – new research

Australians are waiting an average of 12 years to seek treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, our new research shows.

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Suicide or accident? The hidden complexities of intentional road crashes in Australia

In Australia, fatal road crashes are climbing again, especially since the pandemic, and despite years of attempts to reduce road trauma, the numbers remain stubbornly high.

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What’s the difference between ageing and frailty? One is inevitable – the other is not

Ageing is a normal part of the life course. It doesn’t matter how many green smoothies you drink, or how many “anti-ageing” skin care products you use, you can’t stop the ageing process.

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Paracetamol pack sizes and availability are changing. Here’s what you need to know

Changes are coming into effect from February 1 about how paracetamol is sold in Australia.

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Voluntary assisted dying is legal in Australia – but many of us don’t know

Voluntary assisted dying is lawful in all Australian states. This allows terminally ill adults who are suffering and have decision-making capacity to choose to receive help to die.

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The Human Rights Commission has handed down a report on racism at Australian universities. Here’s why it fails

Just before universities closed for the year in 2024, the Australian Human Rights Commission released its Interim Report on Racism at Australian Universities.

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Australia has a new autism strategy but questions remain for those who don’t get NDIS support

Today the federal government released Australia’s first National Autism Strategy, with A$42 million of funding for the first stage of the strategy.

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Long-acting contraceptives seem to be as safe as the pill when it comes to cancer risk: new study

Many women worry hormonal contraceptives have dangerous side-effects including increased cancer risk. But this perception is often out of proportion with the actual risks.

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Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here’s what to look for

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact development, behaviour and wellbeing.

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We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself

Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates globally, with nearly 19,000 Australians diagnosed with invasive melanoma – the most lethal type of skin cancer – each year.

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From garlic to parsley, new research reveals the herbs and spices Australians love most

Herbs and spices have been used in cooking for centuries.

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An imaging company gave its patients’ X-rays and CT scans to an AI company. How did this happen?

Australia’s biggest radiology provider, I-MED, has provided de-identified patient data to an artificial intelligence company without explicit patient consent, Crikey reported recently. The data were images such as X-rays and CT scans, which were used to train AI.

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Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science

By 2050, around 135 million people worldwide will be living with dementia. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even after accounting for women living longer.

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