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Calls grow for media reform as fear-driven news hurts the vulnerable

With anxiety rising among older Australians, critics say the media must answer for the human cost ...  
Early warning signs of cataracts and how to protect your eyes

Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions, particularly among older adults.  
Australia’s health records at risk: The myth of anonymous data

As Oracle and Palantir weave their systems into Australia’s digital health network, the promise ...  
Chatbot psychosis: The human cost of AI companions

As AI chatbots become more emotionally responsive, researchers warn that human dependency and ...  
Stop the pain of mistranslation, start using a free tool that gets it right

If you or a loved one has ever tried to explain symptoms in a second language, you know how ...  
Child suicide in care: A tragedy the State won’t count

Systemic data gaps and secrecy are masking a national crisis in child protection.  
Tasting the truth: Australia’s native cuisine reclaims its power

Native ingredients reveal a story of abundance long obscured by colonial tastes and it’s time ...  
Germany emerges as a leading destination for advanced colon cancer treatment

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal cancers, representing a major global ...  
Why diversity is crucial for building Australia's healthcare sector

Diversity and cultural inclusion deliver real results and measurable change virtually everywhere ...  
Disability advocates call for urgent action after SA Royal Commission findings

Disability advocates warn that without urgent reform, South Australia risks leaving women and ...  
Coroner confirms sedation risks in circumcision death of WA toddler

The death of David Flynn during a non-therapeutic circumcision has reignited debate over Medicare ...  
Experts sound alarm on mass starvation in Gaza

With increasing urgency, leading world health experts are condemning the famine inflicted on ...  
SA’s ‘underwater bushfire’ devastating marine life and threatening human health

Dead fish and other marine life in the tens of thousands have washed up on South Australian ...  
When the system becomes the abuser: A domestic violence survivor's account

This is the anonymous story of a survivor of domestic violence who sought help — and was met ...  
Slashing support: How the NDIS is leaving the most vulnerable behind

As funding cuts take hold, the NDIS is drifting further from its founding promise, leaving those ...  
What to expect from emergency respite services

Emergencies don’t wait for the right time and when you’re caring for someone full-time, even a ...  
Pharmaceutical prices are health discrimination

COVID exposed how laws around medicine can prioritise profit over patients — is it time to ...  
Rehab Melbourne: Personalised addiction recovery for a modern world

In Melbourne's vibrant yet high-pressure environment, addiction doesn't discriminate. Driven by ...  
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