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Health services under scrutiny in coroner’s report, as well as police racism and violence
Croakey Health Media
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July 11, 2025
*** Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article discusses a traumatic death *** Introduction by Croakey: The wide-ranging consequences of unmet health needs, and the policies and practices of health services are...
Trump has flagged 200 per cent tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk?
Seven News
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July 13, 2025
This article first appeared in The Conversation. US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the United States has raised alarm among industry and government leaders. There are fears that, if implemented,...
I’m a Wellness Editor Who Hates Treatments and Appointments With a Passion – but These 5 Were Total Game-Changers, as a Bride-to-Be
Marie Claire UK
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July 13, 2025
It might come as something of a surprise to you to hear that I absolutely despise beauty and wellness experiences. Hilarious, I know, as a Health Editor who has to test the latest up-and-coming, trending must-tries as part of her line of work....
Potential Avenues for Combination Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Danny Eckert, PhD
NeurologyLive
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WATCH TIME: 6 minutes "We’ve reached a point where we can target the root causes of OSA. With combination therapies—oral appliances, positional therapy, and even emerging drugs—we’re seeing that many patients may no longer need CPAP at all."...
Record flu outbreak in Australia could be a warning of what's to come
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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July 13, 2025
Record numbers of flu cases in Australia could suggest a similarly severe flu season across the UK this winter 🤧 Fears are growing over a flu outbreak this winter after cases soar in Australia. Australia is currently in the middle of one of its...
Australia: UOW Launches High-Tech Clinical Simulation Labs
OpenGov Asia
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July 10, 2025
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has launched a state-of-the-art suite of Clinical Simulation Labs, significantly enhancing its capacity to deliver high-quality, hands-on healthcare education. These new facilities are designed to support the...
Australian government prepares assault on privacy for under-16s social media ban
World Socialist Web Site
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July 11, 2025
The Australian Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is reviewing the means by which it will implement a social media ban for children under the age of 16, including the possible use of technology which severely curtails the privacy...
Australia rallies behind the Pacific in Push for Ambitious Plastics Treaty
Pacific News Service
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Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Pacific island countries to secure a legally binding, meaningful and effective global treaty to end plastic pollution by 2040. Representatives progressed efforts during the Pacific Regional...
Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade’ of net zero with private member’s bill – as it happened
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Friday 11 JulyIt’s time to wind down our live news coverage for the day. Here’s what’s been keeping us busy this Friday: Thanks for unpacking the...
Clive Lloyd: 'We have to examine all aspects of West Indies cricket'
ESPN Global
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July 16, 2025
Clive Lloyd has said that "all aspects" of West Indian cricket need to be examined after he was invited to be part of an emergency summit on the game following the Test team's 27 all out against Australia at Sabina Park. West Indies came within...
Millennials’ battle with work-related mental health problems causes spike in permanent disability claims
The West Australian
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July 12, 2025
Main Image: Millennials’ mental health has reached an all-time low, with more young workers than ever before making the drastic decision to leave the workforce for good. Pictured: Rachael Nyiramugisha, Reo-Blu Care and Tracey Barker. Credit:...
Australian National University School of Music to be Absorbed by Another Department
The Violin Channel
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July 9, 2025
The Australian National University (ANU) has decided to scale back its music programs to save funds, after it was revealed last October that the university was facing a projected $200 million deficit, the ABC reported. As explained by ANU...
Why You Should Know About a New Weekly Injectable for Parkinson’s
Pharmaceutical Technology
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July 15, 2025
A novel once-weekly injectable formulation developed by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) introduces a new drug delivery paradigm for Parkinson’s disease and potentially other chronic conditions (1). Designed to administer...
Home-based exercise app to reduce falls launches
Community Care Review
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July 16, 2025
After over 10 years of research, development and clinical trials, not-for-profit research institute Neuroscience Research Australia has publicly launched its falls prevention app StandingTall. Developed in collaboration with digital health...
Australians hunt for discounts as prices drive choices
Convenience & Impulse Retailing
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July 10, 2025
Facebook LinkedIn Two in five Australians prioritise lowest prices, with 82 per cent “promo loading” and 81 per cent actively seeking discounts. Circana’s latest analysis of food and grocery trends highlights a complex retail environment shaped by...
Amazon Prime Day Sale is live: Get up to 40% off on fish oil supplements for a healthier heart
HealthShots
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July 12, 2025
Amazon Prime Day Sale is live, offering up to 40% off on the best fish oil supplements to boost your heart health. Product Suggestions Loading... Maintaining heart health isn’t just about exercise; it starts with what you fuel your body with....
Australian Health Authorities Take Action Against 57 Medical Practitioners Over Cannabis Prescribing Practices
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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July 10, 2025
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has taken action against 57 medical practitioners, pharmacists, and nurses – and are investigating 60 more – over medical cannabis prescribing practices, the Australian Broadcasting...
Australians told to hold off filing tax too early as billions spent before returns are paid
Sky News Australia
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July 10, 2025
Australians are spending more than $1.5 billion from their expected tax refunds before they have been paid into their bank accounts, new research has revealed. New figures have emerged showing Australians are spending the refunds or expecting...
Revealed: Great British Menu and Gogglebox star Andi Oliver is favourite to replace MasterChef host after John Torode sacked for 'using a racist term'
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
Great British Menu star Andi Oliver has been revealed as the favourite replacement MasterChef host after the BBC sacked John Torode for 'using an extremely offesive racist term'. The Australian chef, 59, was axed from the cooking competition in an...
Premium healthcare & lifestyle diseases driving health insurance premium hikes: Universal Sompo MD Sharad Mathur
ETHealthworld.com
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July 12, 2025
Rising medical costs, increased premium hospitalisation for heart ailments, and a surge in lifestyle diseases are putting pressure on India’s health insurance premiums, said Sharad Mathur, MD & CEO of Universal Sompo. He noted that while insurers...