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Australia is at risk of a “silent pandemic” that could kill tens of millions a year, with experts sounding the alarm on the growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.By 2050, simple infections will be deadly and some surgeries too…

The father of an 11-year-old Cambodian girl who died this week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus, health officials said on Friday.The girl fell ill on February 16 with a fever, cough and sore throat, and died on Wednesday from…

Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner talks the dark side of body positivity. QUESTION:Hi Dr Zac, My husband is fat, but he thinks he’s fighting fit! He’s just turned 40, and I am really…

The largest ever bird flu outbreak is rapidly spreading across the globe, sparking fears Australia could soon be impacted.The current outbreak is caused by the deadly H5N1 strain, which has already spread to hundreds of mammals after…

Last Updated: February 15, 2023, 06:25 ISTAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents develop cancer each year. (Representative image: Shutterstock) International Childhood Cancer Day is…

There is no doubt the humble face mask divided Australians.A firm staple during the Covid-19 pandemic, they were mandated by governments in certain settings.Some felt they were lifesavers, others viewed them as oppressive or a waste of…

The largest ever bird flu outbreak is spilling over into mammals, including mink, bears, otters and foxes, as fears grow that the deadly virus could evolve and spark a human pandemic.The virus, formally known as the avian flu, has killed…

Men, I’m so perplexed by you. You’ve really got me scratching my head this week. It all started when I posted a ‘sex education’ hot tip on my Instagram advising blokes not to tear open condom packets with their teeth (no matter how sexy you…

Cases of measles in India continue to rise and as per World Health Organisation as of November, India had recorded 12,773 cases of the infection which is caused by paramyxovirus and leads to rash and flu-like symptoms. According to United…

Doctors are calling on the Federal Government to slug Australians with a sugar tax on soft drinks, which would rake in $814 million annually.The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is pushing for the introduction of a 16 cent levy for a…