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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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00:08:41

Staying in control: helping young athletes beat body...

Headlines on health ·

2025/03/13

Australia's leading charity for eating disorders has launched a new campaign in collaboration with top AFL players to shed light on body dissatisfaction in sporting environments. The Butterfly Trophies Lunch, which took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, also calls for more support for young athletes struggling with building positive body images.

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00:04:38

New blood test could revolutionise dementia diagnoses

Headlines on health ·

2025/02/01

A new blood test is being trialed in the UK to detect the early signs of dementia. It is hoped it could identify patients sooner, so they can potentially benefit from drugs that slow the progression of the disease. With more than 400,000 Australians identified by the Government as living with dementia - and a forecast that those numbers could go up to 900,000 by 2050 - that could be a significant breakthrough.

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00:13:30

Is the way we diagnose mental health conditions fit...

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2025/01/01

It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In part one of a two part special, we take a closer look at the history of the DSM and we meet people with lived experience of misdiagnosis.

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00:05:51

Have these older Australians found the key to a...

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2024/12/27

Crossfit is a growing international sport, a high-intensity program designed for a wide range of fitness levels. And one entrepreneur has made it her business to get people of all abilities moving - as Small Business Secrets explains:

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00:04:12

HIV in Fiji - a 'ticking timebomb' in the Pacific

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2024/12/21

The spread of HIV is increasing in Fiji, with some experts calling it the 'ticking timebomb' of the Pacific. Fiji has the second fastest growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific behind the Philippines, and the government has been urged by the Fiji Medical Association to declare an HIV outbreak. It's been attributed to poor sex education, low testing, limited access to intervention and a growing rate of injectable drug use, amid concerns the island nation is becoming a hub for drug trafficking.

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00:09:20

Exposing the tip of the iceberg: why eating disorders...

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2024/12/01

There is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women and girls, despite the fact over one third of those affected are male. And for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, there are often added barriers that force people to conceal aspects of their identity when seeking help.

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00:05:16

National public health body announced in wake of...

Headlines on health ·

2024/10/29

A review of Australia's COVID-19 response has revealed a major erosion of trust by the Australian public and health systems. It found inconsistent messaging from state and federal governments and heavy restrictions contributed to the decline. In response, the federal government has committed more than 250 million dollars to establish a national public health body, by the start of 2026.

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00:05:51

The common, treatable health condition that many men...

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2024/10/29

New research has found that an enlarged prostate gland is causing serious problems for more than 2.8 million Australian men and people assigned male at birth over the age of 50. The research by YouGov for Boston Scientific found most men fail to recognise the seriousness of what is a common health condition. The problems include increased frequency to urinate, and the risk of obstruction, bladder blockage and life-threatening symptoms. One man who spoke to SBS News explained how his prostate grew to

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00:08:58

Drinking water safety guidelines in Australia revised...

Headlines on health ·

2024/10/28

Revised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowable level of the so-called forever chemicals or PFAS in tap water - based on the latest scientific evidence and international guidance on human health considerations.

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00:03:17

Hope for a revolution in treatment for severe burns...

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2024/10/26

Severe burns victims could be treated with better skin grafts, after clinical trials of an advanced version of artificially-grown skin. The tests through Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital have had positive results, with trials to be expanded across the country.

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00:18:35

HYSTERICAL: The 'distressing' gender gap in health Dr...

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2024/10/02

From measuring a woman's health based on her attractiveness, to studies showing women have to prove themselves to be sicker than a man to receive treatment. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Cattriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Lea Merone, a researcher in women's health. She breaks down concepts such as Yentl syndrome and the 'beauty myth', but also shares her own story of confronting the very issues she studies.

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00:02:53

Mobile phones get cancer all-clear

Headlines on health ·

2024/09/04

There is no link between mobile phone use and brain and head cancers - that's according to a new Australian-led systematic review - commisioned by the World Health Organization. The researchers say the study provides the strongest evidence to date that radio waves from wireless technologies are not harmful to humans.

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00:06:14

Vaccination, sexual bubbles and condoms: A doctor's...

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2024/08/31

Health authorities across Australia are encouraging at risk people to get fully vaccinated for mpox as the number of cases grows. There have been more than 340 cases this year which is more than double the number during the last outbreak in 2022. The outbreak in Australia is less severe than the one causing serious illness and deaths in parts of Africa. Dr Tom Morley is a sexual health doctor at Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne. He told Greg Dyett being fully vaccinated for mpox is important for

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00:02:14

Virtual reality may soon assist frontline healthcare...

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2024/08/31

Researchers at a university in Perth have developed an immersive virtual reality program to assist frontline healthcare workers in managing aggressive patients. The idea is to expose clinicians and students to realistic simulations, without placing them at risk of actual harm.

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00:06:43

For some cancer patients, they're battling the...

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2024/08/29

For many in Australia the fear of one day being diagnosed with cancer is something they dread. But there is something perhaps even more dreadful for those diagnosed; discrimination during cancer treatment, because of who you are or where you come from. A new campaign by the Leukaemia Foundation aims to face that issue head on:

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00:06:09

Jack got mpox. He was in pain for six weeks.

Headlines on health ·

2024/08/28

A man who contracted mpox says he's traumatised after enduring pain for six weeks. 35-year-old Jack attended several dance parties over the King's Birthday weekend in Melbourne and decided to have a sexual health screen after noticing some sensitivity in his rectum. He says within a few days of first getting symptoms, he was diagnosed with mpox and the pain he experienced saw him seek treatment at an emergency department.

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00:06:00

Cost of new Alzheimer's drug could put it out of...

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2024/08/23

The development of the first drug in 30 years that modifies the disease - and not just the symptoms - of the most common form of dementia has given hope to patients. The drug Lecanemab is now undergoing a regulatory approval process in Australia and other countries in the world, but its exorbitant cost means few will be able to access it.

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00:05:11

Simple, low-cost change may save many little lives

Headlines on health ·

2024/08/20

New research from Australian doctors suggests a simple change to infant care could save lives. Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that giving premature babies higher concentrations of oxygen has a dramatic effect on the child’s chances of survival.

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00:05:46

Snoring - not just annoying, could be a sign of...

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2024/06/22

That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance - it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension. New research from Flinders University sleep experts has found people who regularly snore at night are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. SBS's Ciara Hain spoke with research fellow at Flinders University, Dr Bastien Lechat, for more

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00:05:56

'Wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant': Dr Michael...

Headlines on health ·

2024/06/10

Dr Michael Mosley, a celebrated British doctor and television journalist, has been found dead on the Greek island of Symi. His body was discovered four days after he failed to return from a walk. He had dedicated his career to promoting health and well-being.

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