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Bitter pill as drug testing banned in one Aussie state

Experts warn the zero-tolerance stance could lead to more overdoses as critical harm reduction services are forced to shut down.

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Queensland has moved to ban pill testing as part of a "zero-tolerance approach to illicit drugs". (

Diabetes jab used for weight loss in potentially life-saving discovery

The medication could be saving lives in ways doctors never expected - but there's a catch keeping it from Aussie patients.

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The world’s biggest and longest trial of type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro has delivered surprising results.

Infectious disease alert at tourist hot spot following multiple confirmed cases

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Six confirmed cases in Cairns and surrounding areas sparked an urgend health warning with Queensland Health releasing a growing list of exposure sites.

The devastating little known health crisis gripping Australian families

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A devastating but little known health crisis is gripping Australian families — childhood dementia.

Almost one in 40 Australians has autism: Experts sort myths from the facts

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Almost one in 40 Australians has autism: Experts tackle most prevalent myths and what you need to know

Unexpected hospital marks milestone with robotic lung surgery

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The $3.3 million da Vinci Xi surgical robot in action during Queensland’s first robotic lung surgery at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.
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