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Experts sound the alarm as new COVID-19 strain gains ground

‘It could be the first time in a year that we see COVID really starting to impact people.’

3 min read

Australians are being put on alert as a new COVID-19 variant — NB.1.8.1 — is set to become the dominant strain Down Under.

Baby formula recalled over feeding guide errors

The error relates to incorrect labelling of scoop sizes of the product.

2 min read

Parents say their little boy became sick after using a formula made by Coco2 Australia.

Major review launched in wake of explosive patient care breach claims

2 min read

Health authorities will launch a review at a major regional hospital following explosive patient care breach claims, according to reports.

Grim development as Australia takes unenviable cancer record

3 min read

7NEWS’ National Health Editor Jen Bechwati speaks to bowel cancer survivor Andrew Saliba.

Major private hospital operator plunges into receivership

3 min read

Northern Beaches Hospital’s private operator, Healthscope, has gone into receivership.

‘Life-changing’ shake-up coming for Aussies with ADHD

2 min read

GPs across NSW will soon be able to provide ongoing prescriptions for people with ADHD. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)