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Health news • Jun 08

Ebola crisis exposes ‘preventable’ pandemic risk, say leaders

Ongoing outbreaks demonstrate the urgent need for a global pandemic deal, leaders say.

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Health news • Jun 08

Dementia risk linked to nitrate in drinking water, study finds

A major long-term study of more than 54000 adults found that where nitrate comes from may matter far more than how much you consume.

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Health news • Jun 08

What is glioblastoma and why is it so hard to treat?

Glioblastoma claims the lives of 200000 people each year globally. Despite decades of research and funding, survival rates remain low.

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Health news • Jun 08

The Worst Health Habits You're Probably Picking Up In Middle Age

Taking care of your health becomes even more important at this stage of life, "but a lot of people do not realize that until symptoms start showing up.”

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Health news • Jun 08

Ebola Cases Top 500 in Congo as Patient Escapes Add to Troubles

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpassed 500 as health officials struggle to trace exposed contacts and keep patients in care in...

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Health news • Jun 08

State funeral honour for Scolyer, as final letter to the nation revealed

World-renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer will be honoured with a state funeral following his death at 59 from a...

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Health news • Jun 08

Richard Scolyer to be honoured with state funeral | Midday News Bulletin 8 June 2026

An Australian man arrested in Greece after a 27 year international manhunt; Former Australian of the year Richard Scolyer to be honoured with a state...

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Health news • Jun 08

The Guardian view on cancer treatments: new hope for patients now and in the future | Editorial

Editorial: A drug for pancreatic cancer shows immense promise, but we shouldn't forget research in the field is a story of small victories.

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Health news • Jun 07

Why Women's Brains May Face a Steeper Path to Cognitive Decline, According to a New Study

Researchers recently identified 13 modifiable risk factors associated with dementia that are more prevalent in women.

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Health news • Jun 07

This Simple Bedtime Tweak Cuts Your Risk of Major Cardiac Events in Half

Getting a solid eight hours of sleep per night sounds wonderful in theory. In reality? Between late-night TV, racing thoughts at 11 p.m. and the occasional...

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Health news • Jun 07

Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituary

Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosis.

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Health news • Jun 07

Children who sleep poorly ‘turn into depressed teenagers’

Depression is more common among teenagers who had poor sleep in early childhood, research indicates. Academics urged parents to try to help young children...

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Health news • Jun 07

A silent, overlooked condition may be a clue to chronic diseases

Insulin resistance, a chronic condition that affects how our bodies regulate blood sugar, is increasingly being targeted as an underlying cause of...

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Health news • Jun 07

In a first, human receives multiple pig organs

A patient received two kidneys and a whole liver from a pig, the first example of multi-organ xenotransplantation.

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Health news • Jun 07

Everyone Warned Me About The Side Effects Of GLP-1s. Nobody Warned Me About The Judgment.

I didn't tell anyone I was starting a GLP-1 for this exact reason.”

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Health news • Jun 07

Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research

Scolyer captured the world's attention when he volunteered for a world-first experimental treatment for brain cancer. He died on Sunday night, aged 59.

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Health news • Jun 07

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

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Health news • Jun 07

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

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Health news • Jun 07

The Probiotic Breakthrough for Natural Anxiety Relief and Better Mental Health

A surprising gut-brain discovery suggests that anxiety could one day be treated with specially designed probiotics. Could anxiety be shaped,...

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Health news • Jun 07

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515

Democratic ​Republic of ‌Congo said on ​Sunday that ​the number of ⁠confirmed ​Ebola cases ​had increased to 515 ​after ​27 new samples ‌tested ⁠positive in...

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