Health news
Qld ER waits hit 70 hours as AMA warns system near breaking point
4BC's Jason Matthews and AMA Queensland's Dr Maria Bolton demand answers as some patients reportedly wait up to 70 hours in Queensland emergency departments.
Australians still buying high-dose B6 supplements despite TGA warning
Millions of high-dose vitamin B6 supplements are still being sold in Australia despite TGA safety warnings and regulatory action over nerve damage risks.
Logan health alert over rat-poisoned homemade capsicum paste, eggplant
Two homemade food products contaminated with rat poison identified in Logan after five people hospitalized.
Tobacco disapproval at 51% in regional NSW; 80% back vape bans
New England North West shows majority tobacco disapproval and strong vape-restriction backing.
NB.1.8.1 COVID variant prompts booster push across Australia
A more infectious COVID-19 variant flagged by the WHO as 'increasing' has prompted health authorities to accelerate vaccination campaigns across the country.
Booster campaign underway as COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 surges
Health authorities call for vaccination booster shots as NB.1.8.1 COVID variant spreads across Australia, prompting a coordinated national response.
COVID variant NB.1.8.1 drives nationwide booster campaign
Australia responds to surge in more infectious NB.1.8.1 variant as WHO flags strain of concern; health authorities launch booster push nationwide.
Radio stations expand breast awareness campaign to regional Australia
ARN expands KIIS Breast Check Day to 20+ regional stations across Australia, promoting self-examination for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.