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Subsidy to drop device costs for people with diabetes
Gerard Cockburn • 1hr ago
Health Minister Mark Butler says the subsidy could save people with type 1 diabetes thousands of dollars. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Flu vaccine allergy over-diagnosed: study
Farid Farid
A new study says GPs sometimes over-diagnose anaphylactic shock from a flu shot.
Tas to review hospital handling of abuser
Farid Farid
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the review would examine the hospital's handling of serious misconduct.
High-impact workouts could stem dementia
Katelyn Catanzariti
Dementia Australia suggests people do at least 30 mins of moderate exercise to lower dementia risk.
Eating disorder register to ease recovery
Mibenge Nsenduluka
People with eating disorders like anorexia can struggle to find help, particularly in the regions.
Monkeypox alert as Vic man tests positive
Mibenge Nsenduluka
Victoria has recorded its fifth monkeypox case, a man in his 40s.
Inquiry into Indigenous children in care
Tim Dornin
A year-long inquiry has been launched into SA's high rates of Aboriginal children placed in care.
Probe into WA hospital patient death
Michael Ramsey
WA authorities are probing the death of a woman who sought mental health help at a Pilbara hospital.
DIY cervical cancer test a 'game changer'
Phoebe Loomes
Women are now able to take a self-administered cervical cancer test in private at a GP clinic.
First monkeypox case reported in SA
Tim Dornin
South Australian health officials have reported a first case of monkeypox in a returned traveller.

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