Fatty foods affect the brain
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Scientists say their studies of the impact on the brain of fatty, sugary foods could shed new light on Australia's obesity epidemic.
Newsreader's depression treatment delayed, inquest told
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An inquest into the death of newsreader Charmaine Dragun has heard a psychiatrist was not told about her suicidal thoughts, delaying her treatment by two weeks.
Aid agency pans NATO Afghanistan plan
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An aid agency rejects NATO's call for non-government organisations to work alongside military forces in Afghanistan.
ACT support for national health plan
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ACT Health Minister Katy Gallagher has given in-principle support to the Commonwealth's proposed health system shake-up.
Bruising debate ends with face-off challenge
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Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott have agreed to go head to head in a debate on health next week.
Calvary sale back on the cards
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The ACT Government has put forward a new proposal to buy Canberra's Calvary Public Hospital.
Waste dump debate a 'health issue'
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The Senate committee in charge of the inquiry into the Federal Government's proposed nuclear waste dump legislation is expected to decide today whether to visit Tennant Creek.
Critical period for liver transplant woman
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A 24-year-old former drug addict mother who was refused a second liver transplant in Australia has undergone potentially life-saving surgery in Singapore.
Libs say hospital sale breaks caretaker rules
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The Liberal Party accuses the State Government of breaking election campaign rules by signing a multi-million dollar deal to buy a Burnie hospital.
The party's not over: Bartlett
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Tasmania's Premier insists Labor can retain majority government at Saturday's election.
Self-extinguishing cigarettes law welcomed
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Anti-smoking campaigners have welcomed the fast-tracking of legislation that will make self-extinguishing cigarettes mandatory in Australia from next week.
Doctor deregistered over misconduct finding
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A doctor who was sacked over an incident at Maitland Hospital, in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, has been deregistered.
Elderly woman in 'awful' wait for surgery
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Dandenong Hospital staff have been making 90-year-old Jean Rodwell fast for large parts of her four day wait for surgery.
GP inquiry needs scrutiny: Premier
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Tasmania's Premier David Bartlett says the Medical Council should be scrutinised over its handling of complaints against a north-east GP.
Boyle rejects grog plans criticism
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Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Desley Boyle says a decline in assaults in Cape York Indigenous communities is evidence that alcohol management plans are working.
Tourists targeted in Bondi cafe smoking ban
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Waverley Council has banned Bondi beach goers from lighting up outside cafes.
Surgeons say Liberals lack health 'detail'
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A group representing surgeons in South Australia says the Opposition's health policy lacks detail.
Upper House fight to capture Xenophon factor
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Candidates jostling for seats in SA's Upper House are keen to win the votes that went to Nick Xenophon last time.
Alcohol is Pacific's biggest problem drug
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New research has revealed the Pacific region is facing a growing problem with alcohol.
Kids told to step up fight against obesity
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Former Olympians Cathy Freeman and Herb Elliott have launched a program to tackle obesity in Australian children.
Medical students still without internships
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Medical education advocates say many graduates may not get the internships they need to complete their qualifications despite the Federal Government's $632 million training package announced this week.
Cannabis use soars in Indigenous communities
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The use of cannabis in remote far north Indigenous communities is increasing, even among children as young as 10, a report from the Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) says.
Katherine mayor says alcohol restrictions not working
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The mayor of Katherine says alcohol restrictions have failed to help her community.
Bligh 'overcomes squeamishness' and donates blood
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Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she has conquered her squeamishness about donating blood and will become a regular giver.
Privately run public hospitals opposed
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The State Opposition plans to introduce legislation in an attempt to stop the government from allowing private companies to run Western Australia's public hospitals.
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