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Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence
The Royal United Hospital in Bath has set up swimming sessions for stoma bag users. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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Two children in hospital after jumping castle lifts off ground at party
Two children have been taken to hospital after a jumping castle was lifted into the air during high winds in Victoria's south-west during a birthday party...
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'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this'
That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7 health facilities, interrupted routine c...
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Hospitality and education boosts US job creation in August
The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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One Nation candidate pleads guilty in court to health code violation
A candidate for One Nation at the upcoming Victorian election has pleaded guilty to health code breaches in court. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Breaking: Five hospitalised after forklift catches fire in Brisbane
A person has sustained life-threatening burns in a blaze at a commercial site in Brisbane's east. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Victorian healthcare system is 'fundamentally broken', GP says
Australia's leading GP group warns people will continue to get sicker if clinics and staff are not supported. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison
Imran Khan went from swashbuckling cricketer to Pakistan PM and then political prisoner. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and link...
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Mental health patient died by suicide before having medication review
The revelations have emerged as Queensland Health's mental health services are under increasing scrutiny over resourcing and the number of patients dying...
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States fume over private health changes 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'
The states and territories set the stage for a showdown with the Commonwealth over its proposed changes to private health insurance rebates. Newsiline sum...
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New GP and wellbeing hub 'a major milestone'
The £21m hub brings together primary care, community wellbeing and leisure services in one location. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Kirstie Allsopp airlifted to hospital after fall during birthday celebrations
The TV presenter slipped and injured her leg while walking home from a beach in Devon with her family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - En...
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Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say
The family of a young girl who earlier this week say she may have contracted a bacterial infection while petting and riding animals on a farm. Newsiline s...
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Coalition plan to cut tobacco excise by 80% ‘will kill people’ Labor says amid public health alarm
Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan claim drastic cut to price of cigarettes and moves to legalise vapes will combat illicit tobacco trade Leading public health...
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Man airlifted to Melbourne hospital after firebombing gone wrong
A man aged in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after what police suspect was a targeted firebombing in Melton went wrong and he was engulfed...
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Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and l...
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Ryan Jones: Unbreakable
Rugby legend Ryan Jones talks candidly about his early-onset dementia diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers...
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Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'
A consultant tells the Scotcast podcast that A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum
In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RS...
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Social media 'spiral' found after sister's death
A woman whose 13-year-old sister took her own life says the "spiral that she was going through" was evident from her social media history. Newsiline summa...
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VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages
Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Extra beds added to Darwin's ageing hospital as new ward welcome patients
A new multi-purpose ward at the Northern Territory's largest hospital has received its first patients this week, with hopes the $24 million investment wil...
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Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links rea...
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Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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The fight to save Cavendish bananas as farms fall to Panama disease
Growers, researchers and plant breeders are looking for a genetically modified saviour for the world's most popular banana variety after the 11th detectio...
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Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialists says she’s seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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A NY hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back
Democrats and Republicans in Troy, New York, took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open. Newsiline summaris...
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'Toxic' workplace led to bungled rollout of health IT system, NT inquiry finds
A parliamentary inquiry has released its report into the Northern Territory's $335 million Acacia IT health patient record system, finding the culture wit...
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The number of patients stuck in Qld hospital beds has climbed to 1,400
Around three-quarters of patients stuck in Queensland hospital beds are elderly, but just 26 residential aged care beds were added to the system last fina...
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I'm on a mission to convince people to work less
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'
Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...