Health

Survey to check on true JEV cases

December 02, 2022 01:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

South Australia is the latest state to join a national study into the number of cases of Japanese encephalitis virus across Australia.

COVID cases rising faster in NSW, Vic

December 02, 2022 09:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Health authorities will be closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 case numbers after a recent rise in infections accelerated in NSW and Victoria.

SA outlaws stealthing in sex law reform

December 01, 2022 09:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

South Australia has made the "utterly abhorrent" act of stealthing, where a partner removes a condom during sex, a criminal offence.

Glamorised tanning angers cancer victim

November 30, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Brisbane woman fighting advanced skin cancer says glamorising tanning on social media feels like a "kick in the guts".

Half of cancer patients face care hurdles

November 29, 2022 02:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Cancer patients say the complexities of navigating the medical system can make it difficult to make informed decisions about their treatment and life choices.

Patients abusing, attacking doctors, staff

November 29, 2022 09:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The AMA wants tougher penalties for people who assault health workers after a survey found doctors and staff are being verbally abused, threatened and attacked.

Tas lifts COVID alert level as cases rise

November 26, 2022 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Tasmania Health has raised the state's COVID-19 risk level to moderate after a 30 per cent lift in cases the past week and a spike in hospitalisations.

More research funds needed for arthritis

November 25, 2022 11:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Despite affecting millions of Australians and costing the health system billions, arthritis receives one of the lowest levels of research funding in Australia.

New GP guidelines to combat 'Dr Google'

November 24, 2022 05:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The peak body for GPs will launch a new resource to help patients and doctors navigate unrealistic expectations caused by turning to "Dr Google".

Alert on alleged rapist massage therapist

November 24, 2022 12:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The health complaints commissioner has issued a warning over massage therapist Michael Allwood, who has been charged with sexual offences against eight clients.

Alert for Japanese encephalitis outbreak

November 23, 2022 09:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

With mosquito numbers expected to rise in NSW over the coming weeks, authorities are concerned about the risk of a Japanese encephalitis outbreak.

Five new variants in latest COVID-19 wave

November 21, 2022 12:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia is in the grip of a new surge of COVID-19 cases with five new variants circulating but experts hope case numbers will start dropping before Christmas.

Children as young as 10 self-harming

November 21, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The COVID pandemic and climate anxiety are likely contributing to the stress that is causing an alarming number of adolescents to self-harm, a study has found.

Top doctors warn of medical 'dark age'

November 19, 2022 09:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia's peak medical association warns soon superficial cuts could be deadly and basic surgery too risky due to the rise of antimicrobial resistant disease.

Half a million long COVID cases: study

November 17, 2022 02:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

More than 500,000 Australians could experience long COVID symptoms, according to a university study.

Legislation fast-tracks new SA hospital

November 17, 2022 11:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The South Australian parliament has passed legislation to clear the way for the construction of Adelaide's new $3.2 billion Women's and Children's Hospital.

SA to look at faster treatment for UTIs

November 17, 2022 10:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A South Australian parliamentary committee is likely to be established to look at giving people easier access to medication to treat urinary tract infections.