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American Tariffs and Australian Medicine: what can we expect?

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United Stated President, Donald Trump has expressed plans to impose tariffs on foreign imports, which could include Australian medicines. With this comes a possible impact of the Albanese Government’s commitment to ensuring prescription medicines cost no more than $25 per script – a policy reaffirmed during this week’s pre-election budget – but could these prospective …

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New study reveals light smoking significantly increases mortality risk

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Recent research from the Australian National University reveals  smoking contributes to over 24 thousand deaths annually in Australia—surpassing previous estimates. The study also shows even light smoking significantly escalates risk of mortality, highlighting a need for increased public health measures to combat smoking’s long-term effects and prevent newer generations from falling into nicotine addiction. Image: …

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Coalition to match Labor’s $8.5bn Medicare pledge

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This weekend, Labor announced $8.5bn for investment into Medicare, promising an extra 18 million bulk billed GP visits annually. The announcement has quickly formed what seems to be the centrepiece for Albanese’s re-election campaign. Historically, opposition leader Peter Dutton has been vocal in criticising Labor’s spending. However, yesterday, the coalition announced it would match the …

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75 percent of Australian baby foods fail international nutrition standards: report

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A new report from the Food for Health Alliance reveals that companies are misleading parents about the contents of packaged baby and toddler foods. The report highlights deceptive marketing practices, such as using fruit imagery and claims like “no added sugar,” which often mask the high sugar and processed nature of these products. With food …

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Significant health risk for Sydney Metro construction workers

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  A Transport for NSW report acquired by the Australian Workers Union reveals that construction workers on the Sydney Metro have been exposed to dangerous levels of Silica dust, which is known to cause a range of life-threatening respiratory diseases. Assistant National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union, Chris Donovan, and Shine Lawyers dust diseases …

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All Australians should be aware of stroke warning signs, experts say

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Nearly 50,000 Australians experienced a stroke last year — that’s one every 11 minutes, and it’s not just older people who need to be concerned.  This month, the Australian Physiotherapy Association is supporting the Stroke Foundation’s Stride4Stroke initiative, encouraging Australians to help raise awareness and funds for stroke recovery. Image: Image: Supplied/ Robert Vander Kraats …

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