New bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds would refer them for additional support – including psychosocial therapy.
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With children over-represented on the NDIS, it’s hoped this new program could divert pressure from the scheme. Here’s what we know about it so far.
A suicide attempt doesn’t always involve prior planning or thinking. But there are warnings signs.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers promise. But new research highlights concerns about safety and accessibility.
This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.
The risk is very small, but for people who do become infected, this illness is nearly always fatal.
South Australia’s algal bloom is stopping people from swimming, surfing and fishing in their usual spots – and the impact on mental health can be profound.
You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.
US beef will soon be back on Australian menus. But how does it compare with home-grown beef? Three experts explain.
The main symptoms include fever, joint pain and joint swelling. Here’s what else to know.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease of the veins, where blood doesn’t flow as well as it should from the legs up to the heart.
Mattel’s new Barbie comes equipped with an insulin pump and wears a continuous glucose monitor on her arm.
But today it’s rare – and can be effectively treated with antibiotics.
As more and more people receive medicinal cannabis prescriptions, we’re left with a system that is misaligned with its original purpose.
Here’s what you need to know about the different types of cover. And if your claim is rejected, what to do next.
The WHO has classified XFG or ‘Stratus’ as a variant under monitoring. It may well become the dominant variant globally very soon.
A man in NSW has died after being infected with bat lyssavirus. Here’s what to know about this infection.
If you take a vitamin B6 supplement, watch out for these three symptoms.
These conversations don’t have to be frightening. There are age-appropriate ways to teach kids shame-free language about bodies and boundaries.
The aim is to find and treat lung cancers early, before they grow and spread, to improve the chance of survival. Here’s what’s involved.
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Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Paediatrician & Infectious Diseases Physician; Senior Lecturer & NHMRC Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Associate Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute
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Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
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Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University
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Lecturer in Law, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne