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The chatbot is now part of the mental health workflow

Patients are turning to chatbots before therapy and our mental healthcare systems aren't read ...  
The AFL enters a concussive new season still stumbling around

Australian football has the highest rate of concussion of any team sport in the world, but play ...  
What to know about tax compliance for medical firms

A clinic can feel busy and calm at the same time, even during a packed Monday morning.  
Assisted living amenities that improve quality of life

Assisted living communities extend beyond simple accommodations. Considerate amenities in these ...  
How assisted living helps seniors maintain independence

Many people worry about losing control in later life. Fortunately, assisted living communities ...  
Investigation
The NDIS feels like sanctioned theft

Marketed as care, the NDIS enables predatory providers to drain funds, safety and dignity from ...  
What patients should know about podiatry services in hospital

Podiatry plays a vital role in hospital care, supporting recovery, preventing complications and ...  
JEFF MCMULLEN: The fine art of making babies

So many people get their health information from social media now that there is a growing risk and ...  
From broken heart to pacemaker: How grief turned into bradycardia

What began as loss and mourning became an unexpected medical emergency everyone should be warned ...  
Fluoridated faith: How weak science and vested interests sold mass medication

Community water fluoridation has been defended as settled science, despite weak evidence of ...  
Sri Lanka’s floods trigger one of the worst humanitarian disasters in years as communities call for coordinated global support

Sri Lanka is facing one of its most severe flood events in recent memory, with entire districts ...  
Trump cancels World AIDS Day in fresh blow to LGBTIQA+ rights

In a cruel policy move, the Trump Administration cancelled funding for World AIDS Day commemora ...  
Social media ban: A chance for childhood to breathe again

A looming social media ban could feel like punishment to today’s teens, but it may end up being ...  
Calls for reform as remote work exposes compensation gaps

Workers, doctors and lawyers unite in calls for urgent reform to fix a system described as adve ...  
The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about

Once rich with magnesium and life, Australia’s soils are running on empty — and so are we.  
Chatbot unions: The dawn of AI marriages

As AI companionship enters the realm of marriage, the lines between affection, obsession and ...  
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.  
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