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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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00:06:06

Kevin has so far survived an incurable disease;...

Headlines on health ·

2024/02/02

Australia has one of the world’s highest measured rates of mesothelioma – an asbestos related cancer. Each year it claims more than 700 lives. Australian scientists are working on earlier, non-invasive detection methods to help those affected.

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00:06:08

NSW, Victoria, ACT on high alert for measles -are you...

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2024/01/27

Measles cases are soaring in Europe, Asia and Africa, prompting concerns about potential outbreaks in Australia. With New South Wales, Victoria and the A-C-T now on alert after several cases were recorded, we explain who is at risk - and how best to protect yourself.

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00:03:22

Malaria vaccine could save tens of thousands of lives...

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2024/01/23

Cameroon has launched the world's first routine vaccine programme against Malaria for children under five, in what experts are calling a forward stride in the global fight against the mosquito-borne disease. But health organisations say raising awareness will be crucial to the vaccine’s success.

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00:03:58

Concerns raised over common asthma drug

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2024/01/16

A common childhood asthma drug has been linked to three suicides in Australia and hundreds of other medical episodes. Concerned parents are calling on the Australian pharmaceutical regulator to follow Europe and the United States, and add a ‘box warning’ to the medication.

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00:07:06

Modern diseases are the legacy of ancient genes

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2024/01/16

Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries according to a major study. Researchers say it’s a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region about 5,000 years ago.

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00:06:55

From magic mirrors to tell-all toilet seats - the...

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2024/01/13

From gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year’s CES tech show.The innovations make monitoring health simpler and more portable than ever – with AI powering many of the devices.

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00:09:21

Making physical activity a habit in 2024 - what does...

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2024/01/13

Public health researcher and physiotherapist Professor Cathie Sherrington shares insights on what the research reveals about how to make physical activity a habit.

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00:05:22

Crib monitors helping scientists track down the cause...

Headlines on health ·

2024/01/05

A study has just been published by the journal Neurology on the tragedy of sudden unexplained deaths in childhood (SUCD). Researchers believe at least some of those deaths might be linked to seizures.

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00:04:04

Do you need a device to tell the difference between...

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2024/01/05

Wireless devices which transmit blood glucose levels to your phone are becoming more widely used by people with type 1 diabetes,and they're beginning to be marketed to everyone as a general health tool. Manufacturers of the so called “flash” monitoring systems say they help create good eating habits, but doctors say there's more to a healthy life than that.

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00:03:40

Health alert issued for Legionnaire's Disease as...

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2024/01/04

New South Wales Health is urging people who visited the Sydney CBD in the last 10 days to be on the lookout for symptoms of Legionnaires disease. There are concerns the scores of people who flocked to the area for New Years Eve and Boxing Day sales may have been exposed.

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00:07:45

War, disaster, climate change: how 2023 challenged...

Headlines on health ·

2023/12/28

The world has faced a number of challenges when it comes to health this year. SBS looks bck at how the international community has responded over the last 12 months.

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00:09:17

How healthy has Australia been in 2023? SBS looks...

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2023/12/26

The health of Australians has repeatedly come into the spotlight during 2023. SBS looks back on how the nation has responded to health challenges over the last 12 months.

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00:07:47

What did COVID cost Australia's health service?

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2023/11/29

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has just released a comprehensive report revealing how much money Australia spent on the health system response to COVID-19 from 2019-20 to 2021-22. This comes as Australia faces a COVID Christmas driven by the Omicron subvariant BA.2.75, also known as Centaurus.

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00:06:25

Thalidomide was 'one of the darkest chapters in...

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2023/11/29

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a formal apology to thalidomide victims in parliament. The drug thalidomide was only on the market for a few years, but killed and caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world in the 1950s and 60s. Mr Albanese has called the tragedy one of the darkest chapters in Australia's medical history.

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00:07:23

Why is the health of young Australians on the decline?

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2023/11/28

A new national framework tracking the health and wellbeing of young people across Australia has been launched in hopes of encouraging significant improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have joined forces, warning that the health and wellbeing of Australia's youth is on the decline.

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00:02:55

Could underwater workouts be the answer for brain and...

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2023/11/26

An experimental method aims at helping people recovering from brain and spine injury by doing underwater workouts. Although first trials show satisfaction for patients and practitioners, it is uncertain yet if the method is genuinely efficient and entirely safe.

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00:07:45

Nothing but the tooth - Australian dental care needs...

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2023/11/24

The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to overhaul the dental care system and take immediate action to address unequal access. The ADA says a targeted approach to improve dental care for Australia's most vulnerable populations is urgently needed.

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00:04:29

Multicultural health conference aims to inspire change

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2023/11/21

A first of its kind national multicultural health and wellbeing conference has kicked off in Sydney. The conference is aiming to open dialogue and discuss ways of improving Australia's health system for multicultural communities.

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00:06:39

Report confirms feared barriers to legal services for...

Headlines on health ·

2023/11/17

New research from the University of Melbourne reveals refugee and migrant communities faced additional barriers accessing legal and justice services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show increased police presence, combined with language barriers and differential treatment of largely migrant and refugee communities were all worsened by Victoria's lengthy lockdowns.

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00:03:14

Don't use it, or lose it - doctors warn against...

Headlines on health ·

2023/11/16

There are concerns about an increase in the amount of antibiotics being consumed in Australia. Doctors are warning the effectiveness - and supply - of antibiotics is not unlimited, and there are dire consequences potentially if new health problems emerge.

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