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Boofing: why taking illicit drugs rectally is so risky
Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism and AI
The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Traumatic brain injury linked to long term risk of work disability
Omantel launches “Otech,” the Provider of Technologies of the Future and Enabler of Digital Transformation, and signs strategic partnerships
WHO prequalifies an additional novel oral polio vaccine, strengthening global outbreak response
Measles Alert For Multiple Locations In NSW
Australian-led study reveals critical gaps in cancer care systems across Asia-Pacific
Greater Western Water takes support beyond the counter and into the Wyndham community this March
Do positive affirmations work? A psychologist unpacks the evidence
Love Takes Flight with Emirates this Valentine’s Day
More Medicare Urgent Care Milestones
NSW new maitland Hospital to introduce home birthing pilot
Participants Are Shaping New Way Of Planning For NDIS
RACGP calls on SA Government to ensure evidence-based approach to primary care reforms
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, James Van Der Beek’s death reminds – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
Bulk-billing rates are up. But there’s more to delivering the best possible care
Mandatory Health Star Ratings Welcome Step
Convenience can’t come at the cost of safety: RACGP calls for safeguards on WA pharmacy pilot
New roadmap for grid stability in Australia’s shift to renewables
NSW latest builder appointed to $50 million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment for main construction works
NSW new maitland Rutherford tobacconist shut down for the second time after breaching closure orders
Funding boost for veterans’ compensation assessments a win for access: RACGP
New PhD scholarship program to advance nursing leadership in digital health
WHO launches landmark consolidated operational handbook to strengthen the global STI response amid rising infections
18 years on from the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, the systematic removal of Aboriginal children is worse than ever
Winter Olympic Injuries
Trump says climate change doesn’t endanger public health – evidence shows it does, from extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses
Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it
RACGP to train record number of specialist GPs in 2026, with ‘astounding’ growth in rural training
International Childhood Cancer Day highlights blood cancer as the biggest cancer threat to Australian children
Broken legs, skier’s thumb and ‘sled head’: just some of the injuries risked by Winter Olympians
The science behind the trend for showering in the dark before bed
Federal government introduces Medical Costs Finder legislation
Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery
Mitochondrial RNA may contribute to improved wound healing in diabetes
Valentine’s Day won’t fix your relationship – but attachment theory might explain it
Study maps the role of a master regulator in early brain development
Kidney Function May Affect Alzheimer’s Blood Biomarkers
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan ignores drought, fires, low bird numbers and Indigenous culture by calling a 2026 recreational duck shooting season
Partners discuss improving pooled procurement of emergency medical countermeasures
Wagga Wagga Prostate Cancer Support Group spreads the most important message of all
Trundle Testicle Festival of cricket to bowl over prostate cancer
ACEM warns new data shows emergency department pressures worsening
Government acts on AMA calls to outlaw phoenixing and improve insurer transparency
HYDROCHEM AND ENVIRONEX JOIN FORCES
Ernestos Second Chance At Life And Love
GPs call for stronger action on racism to close the gap in Australia

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