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Study links breast cancer to drinking
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A large US study has linked alcohol consumption to an increased risk of the most common type of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Beijing bars exempted from Olympics smoking ban
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Restaurants, bars and Internet cafes in Beijing have been exempted from a proposed public smoking ban in response to concerns expressed by business owners, state media says.
Specialists 'ignored' dying Willesee's family
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The daughters of actress Carol Willesee have given evidence to a New South Wales public inquiry that they had no contact with specialists while their mother lay dying.
Airport death sparks safety review calls
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The Transport Workers Union has called for a national safety review of Qantas after the death of a 63-year-old woman at Brisbane's International Terminal on Sunday.
Sparkies' union doubtful on national safety scheme
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The Electrical Trades Union in Queensland says it could take years to develop a national safety system for energy workers.
Govt increase patient travel allowance, police funding
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The Territory Government has announced a funding upgrade for the Patients Assistance Travel Scheme.
Child surgery cancelled due to staff shortages
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Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital says increasing numbers of heart operations are being cancelled due to a lack of staff.
Help for families with mental illness
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More than $3 million of Federal Government funding is going to an Adelaide-based organisation which helps children of people with mental illness.
Firefighter welcomes further cancer cluster probe
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A North Queensland firefighter who was diagnosed with brain cancer has welcomed further research into a possible link between firefighting and cancer.
Qld Govt 'put profits before people' in lead case
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Queensland Government accused of putting "profits before people" in the Mount Isa lead pollution case.
Kidnapping prompts $650,000 hospital security upgrade
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The kidnapping of a baby from Perth's main maternity hospital last year has prompted a security upgrade.
Investigation rules out fire station-cancer cluster link
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A Queensland Health investigation has identified a cancer cluster at a fire station in far north Queensland, but found no link between the station and the cancers.
Shipping container shelters chemically tested
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A Northern Territory Government department says it is chemically testing the converted containers it has bought to use as safe houses in remote communities for a potentially dangerous toxin.
Doctor misconduct draft legislation approved
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New legislation will require doctors in New South Wales to report their colleagues if they suspect they are guilty of serious misconduct.
ACT breast screening set to increase
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The ACT Government says the appointment of a new radiologist should boost the number of women having breast screens within the 28-day timeframe.
Medicare changes lead to psychiatric treatment boost
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The Australian Psychological Society (APS) says there has been a marked increase in the number of people seeking treatment now mental health services are covered by Medicare.
Patel patients happy to hand over medical records
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The former patients of surgeon Dr Jayant Patel say they do not have an issue with their medical records being provided to his lawyers.
LGH: deal struck for more nurses, more beds
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The Launceston General Hospital has agreed to roster more nurses and re-open surgical beds to tackle overcrowding and safety problems.
Egyptian woman dies of bird flu
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Egypt's health ministry has announced the death of a woman from the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the 22nd human death from the disease since it was discovered in the country in 2006.
NSW Govt defends ambo support
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New South Wales Health Minister Reba Meagher has dismissed comments by the State Opposition that morale among ambulance officers is approaching rock bottom.
Caution urged over new hope for alzheimers sufferers
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Experts in Britain have called for further research into a treatment for the brain degenerative disease, alzheimers.
Perth researchers in ear surgery advance
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Perth scientists say they have successfully grown a new eardrum using human skin cells.
Nelson pushes Govt to provide free insulin pumps
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The Federal Opposition has challenged the Government to provide free insulin pumps for children with diabetes.
Parents 'forced to abandon disabled children'
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The inquiry into NSW Child Protection Services has heard stories of families having to abandon disabled children.
US researchers test radiation protection drug
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Medical researchers in the United States say they have successfully tested a drug that could protect victims of nuclear radiation.