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A girl and an elderly woman have been bitten by a shark in the Whitsundays

AAP - 10-01-2019

A girl and a woman have been attacked by a shark in shallow waters off Queensland's Hamilton Island. The pair had been in shallow waters

 
Some Australian media have been publishing inaccurate information on sun safety

AAP - 07-01-2019

A study has found some Australian media have been publishing inaccurate and conflicting information about vitamin D and safe sun exposure. Researchers

 
More than 2500 people have been treated for bluebottle stings in Queensland

AAP - 07-01-2019

Life savers have closed beaches on the Gold and Sunshine coasts with thousands of people stung by bluebottles. More than 2500 people have been

 
Authorities say toxic chemicals found in SA firefighters' blood

AAP - 21-12-2018

Authorities say a large number of South Australian firefighters tested for a toxic chemical have above average levels in their blood Blood tests

 
Alcohol was linked to one-in-five admissions at 30 of the hospitals

AAP - 18-12-2018

Emergency doctors are calling for better drinking habits after alcohol-related harm was related to one in seven ED admissions at one stage over the weekend. One-in-seven

 
Victorians are dropping the ball on skin protection from harmful UV rays, a study reveals

AAP - 17-12-2018

Victorians need to lift their game on sun protection with most people found not to be covering up their skin enough during summer, a new study reveals.

 
One of NSW's major rehab services Odyssey House sees spike in meth addicts

AAP - 13-12-2018

One of NSW's major rehab services Odyssey House says record numbers of people with methamphetamine-type drug problems are seeking help. The

 
Alcohol tax is the most cost-effective way to tackle worrying rates of obesity in Australia

AAP - 12-12-2018

A tax on the alcoholic content of drinks has topped a Deakin University list of the most cost-effective ways to tackle obesity. Analysis by health

 
Top Melbourne venues where alcohol consumption has led to hospital emergency visits revealed

AAP - 06-12-2018

Crown Casino and the MCG are among top Melbourne venues where alcohol consumption has led to hospital emergency department visits, a new study shows.

 
New reports shows Australia's high demand for transplants is helping the black market trade

AAP - 05-12-2018

Australia's demand for organ transplants is far outstripping the supply and it's forcing desperate people to turn to the black market, a new report reveals.

 

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