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NSW Health issues flu warning: 'Children under five at highest risk'

The search for better ways to prevent respiratory infections.

Newcastle Herald

Mushroom gummies: powerful cannabis product could have caused ‘disturbing hallucinations’ and hospitalisations

The recall of Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies has sparked concerns that the product contains psychoactive cannabinoids

The Guardian - AU

Non-urgent trips draining regional ambulance paramedics

Rural paramedics have long taken issue with ambulances being used to transport non-critical patients, and now an audit has revealed the scale of the problem.

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Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies Urgently Recalled After Multiple People Hospitalised Since April

Uncle Frog's Cordyceps and Lion's Mane Mushroom Gummies have been recalled after multiple hospitalisations.

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‘We are really sorry’: man behind Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies apologises after people hospitalised across Australia

Exclusive: Rohan Bandil says ‘this was not the intention’ after hallucinations and unexpected toxicity leads to health warnings and nationwide recall

The Guardian - AU

Mushroom gummies recalled Australia-wide after customers hospitalised with ‘disturbing hallucinations’

Authorities say products contain ‘unapproved novel food ingredients’ as company Uncle Frog states ‘consuming the whole bag could … make people feel weird’

The Guardian - AU

No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies

The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales – regardless of nicotine content – from general retailers. From July 1, non-nicotine vapes will no longer be permitted for sale outside of pharmacies.

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'Outbreak': Three new cases of mpox detected this week, NSW Health says

Hunter New England has recorded two cases of the mpox disease.

Newcastle Herald

NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis

A housing-themed NSW budget will deliver hundreds of affordable homes for essential workers as the premier promises to pull every lever to alleviate the crisis.

AAP

‘People prefer that we’d never close’: Eraring lifeline a mixed blessing for a coal community in limbo

The NSW government’s decision to extend the 40-year-old power station for another two years has some locals breathing a sigh of relief – but others are ready for a post-coal future

The Guardian - AU

Westpac chopper brought hope to baby Henry's parents in desperate hour

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flies 1500 missions a year

Newcastle Herald

Magic mushrooms may one day treat anorexia, but not just yet

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder where people fear weight gain. Those with the disorder have distorted body image and hold rigid beliefs their body is too big. They typically manage this through restricted eating, leading to the serious medical consequences of malnutrition.

The Conversation

As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?

We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it’s here to stay.

The Conversation

Mother of murdered two-year-old shares grief over ‘evil’ act as NSW health minister condemns email to killer’s colleagues

Email sent to NSW Health staff remembering James Harrison as a ‘wonderful colleague and beloved friend’ labelled ‘unacceptable’

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Oral retinoids can harm unborn babies. But many women taking them for acne may not be using contraception

Oral retinoids are a type of medicine used to treat severe acne. They’re sold under the brand name Roaccutane, among others.

The Guardian - AU

Junior doctors work themselves to exhaustion in unpaid overtime. It is demoralising – so I took a stand

The fatigue affects our wellbeing and our ability to care for patients. Hospitals are only as good as their staff so we must look after them

The Guardian - AU

Synthetic opioids: warning issued in NSW after nitazenes cause cluster of overdoses

NSW Health investigating after powerful drugs detected in samples related to overdoses in Nepean Blue Mountains local health district

The Canberra Times

Junior doctors hope ACT will 'rectify mistake' after $230 million payout for NSW doctors

'It will be a shame if we go to trial.'

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Newcastle Herald

'Unprecedented demand', yet funds for suicide prevention program set to end

'We need a network of safety around individuals at risk.'

AAP

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

An inquiry into vaping has heard students are coming up with "way worse" methods to avoid detection as a senior police officer warns against criminalisation.

AAP

Measles alert issued for western Sydney

NSW Health is advising people in Western Sydney to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after a woman was diagnosed with the illness.

Newcastle Herald

Meet Westpac Helicopter Rescue's new CEO

'It's about serving and supporting the community.'

Newcastle Herald

Puberty blocker treatment for transgender kids checked, amid England move

'NSW Health continues to monitor developments in evidence.'

AAP

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Andrew Robb, who served as trade minister in the Abbott government, says it beggars belief that NSW has created such tight restrictions on medicinal MDMA.

AAP

Baby with measles sparks six-hour emergency room alert

A baby who is too young to be vaccinated has sparked a major measles alert after attending the emergency department at a western Sydney hospital.

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