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At-home STI test pulled from Australian shelves after failing to detect infections

Exclusive: TGA finds Touch Biotechnology test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea ‘is not reliable’ and has affected an unspecified number of people

The Guardian - AU

There’s one reason why so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work

You’ve got the sniffles and your nose is running like a tap. The tissues feel like sandpaper.

The Conversation

Australia banned vape ads more than two years ago – so why are they still all over social media?

Posts promoting illegal products appear across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as expert says platforms ‘aren’t doing the job they promised they would do’

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Doctors’ soaring use of AI scribes prompts Australian government warning over privacy

Exclusive: With the technology fast becoming popular in GP surgeries, regulators are monitoring its implementation and potential pitfalls

The Guardian - AU

One Nation’s health policies based on misconceptions and may cost the taxpayer, experts warn

Former Howard-era adviser says Pauline Hanson’s party is channelling Donald Trump’s health agenda

The Guardian - AU

Inside the peptides trend: 'A pretty big gamble to take with your health'

Peptides have been linked to the 'looksmaxxing' trend.

Newcastle Herald

Burke brushes off One Nation threat to his seat – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU

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Iovance’s Amtagvi® (lifileucel) Granted Approval for the Treatment of Advanced Melanoma in Australia

SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA), a commercial biotechnology company focused on innovating, developing, and delivering novel polyclonal tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies for patients with cancer, today announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia granted approval with conditions of…

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Higher-strength medicinal cannabis may be linked to a disturbing pattern of side effects, our study shows

In recent years, we’ve seen a sizeable shift in medicinal cannabis prescribing, to products containing higher levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) – the component that can cause drowsiness or a high.

The Conversation

Can’t get your HRT patches? What to do and what to avoid

Since 2020, Australia has had an ongoing shortage of oestrogen patches, which are usually prescribed to help ease menopause symptoms.

The Conversation

Are people still travelling to Turkey? The March tourist numbers are in

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The Independent UK

Turkish tourist numbers rise despite global travel chaos, tourist board says

Visits and bookings were both up in the month of March to Turkey

The Independent UK

What is andrographis, the cold and flu ingredient the TGA says can be fatal?

A herb commonly sold in cold and flu supplements may no longer be classified as “low-risk”, after Australia’s therapeutic goods regulator found it can cause severe allergic reactions and even death.

The Conversation

As the Iran war disrupts supplies, will it affect access to medicines?

As the conflict in the Middle East disrupts fuel, shipping and food supplies, many are starting to ask if they will be still be able to get their medicines if the war drags on.

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Will medicinal cannabis help my mental health? Here are the evidence and the risks

Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis.

The Conversation

The TGA wants to overhaul sunscreen labels. Will scrapping SPFs work?

On Thursday, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released a raft of proposed changes to improve how sunscreens are tested and sold, including simplifying sun protection factor (SPF) labelling.

AAP

Sunscreen overhaul unlikely to fix 'trust deficit'

Consultations have begun on new rules designed to help Australians slip, slop, slap with confidence but not all are convinced the fix will be so simple.

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This medicinal cannabis website bends the rules. Take our quiz to see why

When the Queensland Dolphins ran onto the field in mid-April 2024, the rugby league team’s jerseys bore the logo of Alternaleaf – a “plant medicine” clinic.

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Does medicinal cannabis work for depression, anxiety or PTSD? Our study says there’s no evidence

The number of Australians using medicinal cannabis has surged over the past five years. Around 700,000 Australians have used cannabis for their health in the past year.

The Independent UK

Would you give your child a melatonin gummy to help them sleep? Here’s what experts told me

WORLD SLEEP DAY: As increasing numbers of exhausted parents are relying on gummies bought online or in the US to help their kids sleep, Helen Coffey asks the experts whether pharmaceuticals are ever the answer and gets advice on natural solutions

The Guardian - AU

NSW Health continues to use machine known to produce inaccurate results to test child blood lead levels

LeadCare II offers point-of-care testing but the equipment has had recalls globally due to the potential for inaccurately low readings

Operation Sports

Star Wars Galactic Racer Confirms Podracing Will Be Present

Ever since the teaser for Star Wars: Galactic Racer was released on TGA, there was one question going around everyone’s mind, and that was whether the game would have podracing or not.

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‘Chills Up My Spine’: Is Australia’s Unchecked Ozempic Use Fuelling Eating Disorders?

More than 500,000 Aussies are using GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro each month. The risks to people with eating disorders is far too high.

International Business Times UK

Tiktok Influencer Anna Paul Slams Trolls Over 'Ozempic Bruises' Claims, Denies Using Weight-Loss Drug

TikTok star Anna Paul has hit back at online trolls after claims circulated that bruises on her body were linked to Ozempic use, firmly denying she has ever taken the weight-loss drug.

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‘Ripped Off’: Naked Sundays Fans Fume As Collagen Glow Mineral SPF50+ Is Recalled

Naked Sundays’ Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ has been officially recalled leaving fans furious.

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