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The latest health news from Australia and around the world, as well as tips and information to help you improve your health and wellbeing.

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Where is Coronacast

With more than 500 episodes over more than three years, Coronacast has released its final episode.But don't unsubscribe, a new podcast, What's That Rash?has taken it's place. …

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What are the health effects of mould, and how do you get …

In order to reproduce, mould spawns tiny particles called spores which are carried in the air. Sometimes, these can trigger allergy and respiratory symptoms such as nasal …

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Social media can make anxiety worse for young people, …

How mindful use can maximise the mental health benefits of social media. It's important to acknowledge social media can also be beneficial for young people's mental …

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Young people are struggling the most with their mental …

Australia Talks data reveals one in five people between the ages of 18 and 24 are struggling with their mental health. We asked young Australians to share what they learned …

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Malnutrition a 'serious problem' in older Australians, …

Despite the scale of the problem, there are no specific Australian dietary guidelines for older people at risk of malnutrition. And there's no mandatory malnutrition screening in …

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Mental health disorders in young Australians surge by 47 …

Mental health disorders among young people have soared by nearly 50 per cent in 15 years, new data shows, as experts warn the health system is struggling to cope with the …

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Victoria records 1,232 new local COVID-19 cases and nine deaths …

Victoria has recorded 1,232 new local COVID-19 cases and nine deaths as the number of suspected cases of the Omicron variant being investigated by health authorities grows.

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TGA approves psilocybin and MDMA for use in treating …

Australia's medical regulator has approved the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions, making the country one of the first in the world to "officially recognise …

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WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak

The five cases all attended the same party venue on December 19. Only one was a close contact of the original case. WA has banned standing service at licensed venues. The …

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Bruce Willis celebrates birthday with laughs, jokes year after …

Bruce Willis has been out of the public eye since his family announced his diagnosis, but videos from the 68-year-old Die Hard star's birthday reveal how he and his …

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King Charles to resume public-facing duties, but cancer treatment …

A new portrait of the royal couple was also released on Friday, to mark the first anniversary of the King's coronation. Buckingham Palace said the King's cancer treatment …

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Two in three women say they've experienced medical misogyny.

Over time, women have shared stories of feeling dismissed and ignored by health care professionals. Now the results of a national survey hint at just how serious the problem is.

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Actor Shannen Doherty hopes for 'three to five more years' after …

Actor Shannen Doherty has revealed she's hoping to hold out for the next "three to five years" to allow for medical advancements in her cancer treatments. Doherty was first …

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Mpox is on the rise in Australia, prompting calls to limit intimate

Mpox is on the rise across Australia, with 152 cases recorded so far this year after only 26 in 2023. Several states have issued health alerts after clusters of the virus spiked over …

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Royal Flying Doctor Service's new $800m contract with WA …

A new $800 million contract for WA's Royal Flying Doctor Service has come as "a slap in the face" to rural doctor Michael Livingston, who wants more money spent on primary …

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Australian psychologists call for 40 rebated sessions for victim

A peak body for psychologists is calling on the federal government to help victim-survivors of childhood trauma by boosting the number of rebated mental health appointments …

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ACT government worker left with fractured ribs and partially …

The ACT's work health and safety regulator is prosecuting Transport Canberra and City Services, which faces a maximum penalty of a $1.5 million fine.

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Doctors warn of significant increase in people hospitalised with

Medicinal cannabis is causing harm to some patients, with doctors warning of a significant increase of people ending up in hospital with psychosis after being prescribed the …

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