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An artificial heart may save your life. But it can also change you in surprising ways

The patient, a man from New South Wales in his 40s, was not the world’s first person to receive this type of artificial heart.

Darwin surgeon Dr Sonali Pande leads medical support for Australia’s deaf cricket team in India

Australia’s Thomas Robertson was named Man of the Series, while India's Umar Ashraf and Vivek Kumar took home Best Batsman and Best Bowler honours, respectively.

Albanese promises $644m for 50 more Medicare urgent care clinics

The expansion builds on Labor’s previous election promise, which has already seen the establishment of 87 clinics nationwide.

Fiji and India to deepen healthcare ties with landmark medicine agreement

“Fiji and India have a special bond that spans 145 years. Our bilateral relations continue to grow, particularly in areas such as health, education, digital transformation, and regional cooperation.”

Albanese promises largest investment in Medicare to ease cost pressures

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the landmark investment would deliver an additional 18 million bulk-billed GP visits each year, ensuring Australians can access healthcare without worrying about out-of-pocket expenses.

Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem

The average delay across all mental health and substance use disorders – 12 years – was calculated based on the prevalence of different conditions.

Are eggs good or bad for our health?

The fuss over eggs comes down to their cholesterol content and how it relates to heart disease risk.

Too many Australians miss out on essential medical care every year. Here’s how to fix ‘GP deserts’

At the 2025 federal election, all parties should commit to changing that.

What’s driving avian influenza virus evolution? Human food systems

The demand for cheap sources of animal protein has driven the selection of fast-growing meat chickens and layer hens that produce increased numbers of eggs per year.

Going for a bushwalk? 3 handy foods to have in your backpack

You may have read the news about hiker, Hadi Nazari, who was recently found alive after spending 13 days lost in Kosciuszko National Park.

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Warrant issued for Amarbir Singh in Navdeep Kaur murder as Canadian investigators believe suspect fled overseas

Police said Amarbir Singh and Navdeep Kaur had been in a relationship at the time she disappeared.

Why the Pacific Engagement Visa is Quietly becoming a success story

In each year, 3,000 lucky individuals are selected through the ballot to apply for a PEV visa.

I’m in flooded northern Australia – how can I make sure my drinking water is safe?

Parts of northern Australia are battling record-breaking floods, after heavy rain caused major rivers across Queensland and the Northern Territory to break their banks.
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