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Consumers lack proper knowledge about the use of over-the-counter drugs, experts say.
Pot bill passes in QLD
Queensland has passed laws allowing Queensland GPs to prescribe medicinal cannabis for patients.
Ancient warts tracked over time
As modern humans and Neanderthals interbred, a new study says their genital warts came together too.
Devil milk diabolic for bugs
Scientists say Tasmanian devil milk could have incredible medicinal properties, for anyone bold enough to gather some.
Skin cells coaxed into working eggs
Japanese researchers have produced fully functional eggs from skin cells.
Emergency alerts in Adelaide ED
SafeWork SA has been warned of dangers created by overcrowding at Adelaide's Lyell McEwin Hospital (LMH).
NDIS delays hurt in SA
An SA politician says NDIS clients still wait up to a year for coverage even after being approved for funding.
Poverty stats hit ten-year peak
The Australian Council of Social Service says there are now more kids in poverty than at any other time this decade.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Bard helps break ASD walls
The wordy works of Shakespeare have been used to help autistic kids open up.
Lifeline NT failed by funding
The Northern Territory government has refused further funding for Lifeline Top End.
Vaccine responses reviewed
A new report claims public health campaigns to increase measles vaccination rates can benefit from additional publicity during outbreaks.
'Risk' removed from diagnosis talks
Tasmania is changing the way prenatal testing results for Down syndrome are delivered.
Global check shows longer lives
A massive global health check suggests people are living more years with illness and disability.
Thirst works for water wants
New research is questioning the old ‘eight glasses of water a day’ adage.
WHO prescribes climate fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) says doctors have a role to play in the climate change debate.
Big probe spots pill problems
Hormonal birth control has been linked to a higher risk of developing depression, with teenagers most vulnerable.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist” anti-fluoride groups.
Ambo safety plans slammed
The Tasmanian Government's new safety measures for paramedics have been labelled “window dressing”.