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Headlines on health

Follow the latest news about health and wellness, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team. Hear the story behind the headline.

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00:03:37

New test offers hope for early ovarian cancer diagnosis

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/21

Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women's cancer, killing roughly one thousand women in Australia every year. But now, there's a new blood test that offers hope for detection, and improving outcomes for the women diagnosed with the disease.

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00:05:56

Alateen offering a support lifeline to children of...

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/21

The experiences of children and young people living with an alcoholic or a recovering alcoholic can often go unheard. Alateen is a program which aims to address this silence, providing a safe space for young people to find support.

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00:04:07

Stem cell research helping people see in the United...

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/20

The results of early-stage research into a procedure developed to treat limbal stem cell deficiency have been published. The disease is a corneal disorder that can occur after chemical burns and other eye injuries. A larger study is underway.

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00:06:49

New guidelines to help doctors and patients with PCOS...

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/15

Women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome often say it is difficult to get accurate information - and a diagnosis. Now, Australia is leading the world with a new international guideline and an app they hope will improve the treatment and health of those suffering from the syndrome.

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00:04:05

Autism in children data reveals surprise

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/11

A new study has found children of ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Researchers say the findings highlight the need for greater understanding of the condition, as well as more targeted care to bridge the gaps for minority communities.

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00:05:30

Cheaper medications by next month

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/10

Australians will be able to get cheaper medications from September 1 after the Parliament passed the Government's changes to allow 60-day dispensing and a last-ditch effort by the Coalition to block it failed.

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00:06:06

Help at hand for sufferers from Crohn's disease

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/10

A study by Monash University is investigating whether a newly developed diet can reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease. Crohn's is a chronic and lifelong condition which affects around 60,000 people in Australia.

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00:04:21

Australians face an increasing risk of stroke

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/09

Strokes are the number one cause of disability in Australia, with one in four people expected to experience a stroke during their lifetime. During this year's National Stroke Week (7-13 August), the Australian Stroke Foundation is hoping to raise awareness about the impacts they can have in their life and how they can be prevented.

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00:05:35

New COVID-19 strain makes an appearance

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/09

A COVID-19 subvariant named EG.5.1, or Eris, is increasingly appearing in the United States and Britain. Symptoms of the subvariant reportedly include a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing and a sore throat, with experts in Australia saying it will emerge here.

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00:06:38

Why doctors fear Darwin could become a disease hotspot

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/08

A delegation of hundreds of doctors has converged on Canberra to protest fossil fuel projects in the Northern Territory which may have significant health risks for Darwin locals. The Beetaloo Basin oil fracking plans and the Middle Arm industrial hub form two key pillars of the territory's gas-led economic strategy. But the Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says the economic gains from the project will allow the territory to transition to renewables in the future.

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00:08:47

Australians are becoming lonely: how do we beat that...

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/07

Younger people are more likely to be lonely than older Australians. That's according to a new report produced by Ending Loneliness Together which surveyed 4,000 Australians to produce a snap-shot of who is more likely to be lonely in Australia.

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00:03:43

Dental hygiene habits of Australians revealed in...

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/07

A new report by the Australian Dental Association shows that three-quarters of Australians never floss their teeth, while one-in-five brush only once per day. The disturbing new data comes to light ahead of this year's Dental Health Week (August 7-13)

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00:06:21

Opinion divided over whether government vape...

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/04

They were initially promoted as a tool to help people quit smoking but electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or ‘vapes’, have since transformed into a recreational product that's particularly popular among young people. Amid increasing reports of harm to users, the Federal government is now aiming to regulate them and cut the number of youngsters taking up the habit.

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00:05:26

Seeking sustainability for the aged care sector

Headlines on health ·

2023/08/03

Australians could soon have to dip into their savings, use some of their superannuation or be taxed more to fund a better aged care system. A new report from aged care industry stakeholders suggests multiple possible sustainable funding models the government should implement.

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00:05:42

The dangers of smoke, ahead of a new bushfire season

Headlines on health ·

2023/07/31

The catastrophic bushfires affecting North America, Europe and China are a chilling reminder of the Black Summer of 2019-2020 in Australia. With forecasts of a dangerous bushfire season ahead for this country, medical experts are warning of the dangers from smoke which blanketed many parts of Australia during that summer.

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00:05:39

Drawing on traditional Indigenous knowledge of...

Headlines on health ·

2023/07/27

The honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.

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00:05:38

Warnings about Invasive Meningococcal Disease

Headlines on health ·

2023/07/27

It comes as cases continue to rise in Australia, with a 49 per cent increase in the first half of 2023 when compared to the same period last year.

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00:05:24

Pilot program boosts case for 'care navigators' in...

Headlines on health ·

2023/07/21

New research has revealed how a frequent line of communication between nurses and patients after discharge can prevent re-admission. A pilot program in Victoria saw the re-admission of at-risk patients decrease by 66 per cent.

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00:04:23

First Wellbeing Framework suggests Australians are...

Headlines on health ·

2023/07/21

The government has released Australia's first ever Wellbeing Framework showing mixed results in people's health and society more broadly. But the report has been criticised for using old data with gaps in information, which the opposition and other groups says results in incorrect conclusions.

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00:07:10

Breakthrough for prostate cancer treatment

Headlines on health ·

2023/07/20

There has been a breakthrough finding for Australia's most prevalent cancer. New markers in cancer cell molecules can be used to provide a more accurate picture of the prostate cancer, and help determine the most appropriate treatment.

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