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Researchers in Adelaide are working on a way to test for a wide range of foetal genetic abnormalities in early pregnancy.
Older docs could block burnout
Experts say senior, influential and experienced doctors must lead action to protect their younger colleagues from debilitating burnout.
PFAS plume detected
Contamination from potentially toxic PFAS chemicals has been found in a 10-square-kilometre plume of groundwater at the Richmond RAAF base in north-west Sydney.
Test site for new eating treatment
Expanded psychological treatments for eating disorders are being offered under a pilot study on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Perth joins vaccine network
A new project could put Perth at the front of a global push to decode the human immune system.
Wind farm group goes almost nowhere
Tony Abbott’s expert group on the health impacts of wind turbines has done very little.
'Bladder microbiome' revealed
Australian researchers have identified a collection of bacteria dubbed the “bladder microbiome”.
Experts work on due date blood test
US researchers have come up with a simple blood test that can predict the delivery date of pregnant women.
Hospital solar to help health bills
A NSW hospital is installing what will be the largest rooftop solar panel system on any healthcare facility in the country.
NSW bans abortion protests
NSW Parliament has passed a bill to ban protesters from outside abortion clinics.
Studies plot colorectal roles
Research suggests nurses lcan ead the charge when it comes to tracking colorectal cancer.
School jab policies questioned
A vaccination researcher says 'no jab no play' policies could see kids punished for the actions of their parents.
Powdered broccoli on path to less waste
CSIRO is trying to reduce food waste by adding broccoli to coffee.
Insurance merger dies down
Western Australia's HBF has pulled out of a planned merger with health fund HCF.
NDIS expert wants new money
A former leader of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has joined call for a funding overhaul.
Screens to shield ramped ER
Temporary fencing will be set up at the Royal Adelaide Hospital’s ambulance bay to shield patients being treated outside.
Studies question chemo needs
New studies suggest some people with breast and lung cancers could forgo chemotherapy and still live longer.
Hunt sorry for swearing at mayor
Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for verbally assaulting Katherine Mayor Fay Miller.