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Switching patients to generic epilepsy drug wasn’t without risk, MedSafe says
Officials with the medicines regulator spoke today as part of an inquest into the deaths of six people who were taking the drug Logem.
Officials with the medicines regulator spoke today as part of an inquest into the deaths of six people who were taking the drug Logem.
New COVID-19 case recorded in New Zealand
Tuesday February 23: A new community case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Auckland, hours after the city moved back to alert level 1.
Tuesday February 23: A new community case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Auckland, hours after the city moved back to alert level 1.
Stay away from these bad workout habits if you want to lose weight
While getting into the gym and working out is a great first step to losing weight, it’s easy to accidentally fall into some bad habits
While getting into the gym and working out is a great first step to losing weight, it’s easy to accidentally fall into some bad habits
Exercises to ease lower back pain
If you suffer from lower back pain, try these exercises you can easily do at home. They can help increase your flexibility and perhaps alleviate some of your discomfort.
If you suffer from lower back pain, try these exercises you can easily do at home. They can help increase your flexibility and perhaps alleviate some of your discomfort.
Best workouts while you work
If you have a desk job, but hit the gym every night I have some bad news for you. You’re not getting enough exercise! It’s true. No matter how much physical activity you d
If you have a desk job, but hit the gym every night I have some bad news for you. You’re not getting enough exercise! It’s true. No matter how much physical activity you d
Why we should exercise as a family
We’ve all heard the saying ‘The family that plays together stays together’, so it makes sense experts are encouraging parents to get kids involved when they exercise.
We’ve all heard the saying ‘The family that plays together stays together’, so it makes sense experts are encouraging parents to get kids involved when they exercise.
Aromatherapy ideas to help you sleep
This video highlights some bedtime aromatherapy techniques to help relax the body and mind and let go of the stresses of the day, including bath salts, pillow sprays and arom
This video highlights some bedtime aromatherapy techniques to help relax the body and mind and let go of the stresses of the day, including bath salts, pillow sprays and arom
Holiday Inn Cluster 'increasingly under control'
Saturday February 20: Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley said the Holiday Inn cluster is "increasingly under control" after the state records no new COVID-19 cases overnight.
Saturday February 20: Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley said the Holiday Inn cluster is "increasingly under control" after the state records no new COVID-19 cases overnight.
Try these heart-healthy activities instead of ‘standard’ cardio
It’s not surprising that those with an active lifestyle enjoy benefits such as a healthier cardiovascular system, better oxygen flow and lower blood pressure
It’s not surprising that those with an active lifestyle enjoy benefits such as a healthier cardiovascular system, better oxygen flow and lower blood pressure
Easy ways to reduce and relieve anxiety
Anxiety can be overwhelming and debilitating at times, which is why it’s important to find ways to ease the tension and healthily handle it
Anxiety can be overwhelming and debilitating at times, which is why it’s important to find ways to ease the tension and healthily handle it
Melbourne’s ‘hot hotel’ evacuated
A second Victorian quarantine hotel has had to be evacuated with 31 COVID-19 positive or symptomatic patients moved from the city to Albert Park.
A second Victorian quarantine hotel has had to be evacuated with 31 COVID-19 positive or symptomatic patients moved from the city to Albert Park.
SA races to trace potential Melbourne outbreak exposures
SA Health Authorities are racing to trace hundreds of South Australians who may have been exposed to Melbourne's COVID-19 outbreak.
SA Health Authorities are racing to trace hundreds of South Australians who may have been exposed to Melbourne's COVID-19 outbreak.
Fears thousands exposed after positive case at Melbourne Airport cafe
There are fears up to 5000 people in Melbourne could have been exposed to the virus after a positive case worked at a Melbourne Airport cafe.
There are fears up to 5000 people in Melbourne could have been exposed to the virus after a positive case worked at a Melbourne Airport cafe.
Medical device blamed for Melbourne's Covid cluster
Dr Stephen Parnis says he's 'shocked' a prohibited nebuliser was used in hotel quarantine and is now being named as the source of the cluster spreading to guests and staff.
Dr Stephen Parnis says he's 'shocked' a prohibited nebuliser was used in hotel quarantine and is now being named as the source of the cluster spreading to guests and staff.
Hotel quarantine worker tests positive in Melbourne
Monday February 2: Victoria Police Minister Lisa Neville says it appears no breach has occurred after a hotel quarantine worker at the Holiday Inn in Melbourne tested positive for COVID-19 last night.
Monday February 2: Victoria Police Minister Lisa Neville says it appears no breach has occurred after a hotel quarantine worker at the Holiday Inn in Melbourne tested positive for COVID-19 last night.
WA’s snap five-day lockdown comes to an end
Residents in Western Australia who were subject to the snap five-day lockdown can enjoy freedom again after the state recorded no community transmitted cases of COVID-19 during the period.
Residents in Western Australia who were subject to the snap five-day lockdown can enjoy freedom again after the state recorded no community transmitted cases of COVID-19 during the period.
The best H.I.T.T circuits to do at home
In this video, personal trainer and founder of That Girl London, Christina Howells, runs through a series of quick high intensity tactical training circuits aimed at enhancing
In this video, personal trainer and founder of That Girl London, Christina Howells, runs through a series of quick high intensity tactical training circuits aimed at enhancing
Exercises to help strengthen your knees
In this video, leading fitness instructor Scott Laidler runs through some exercises aimed at strengthening your knees while staying fit and healthy
In this video, leading fitness instructor Scott Laidler runs through some exercises aimed at strengthening your knees while staying fit and healthy
How to boost your flexibility
Maintaining good flexibility is an important part of staying fit and active. In this video, personal trainer Scott Laidler demonstrates a variety of stretches to help boost yo
Maintaining good flexibility is an important part of staying fit and active. In this video, personal trainer Scott Laidler demonstrates a variety of stretches to help boost yo
Exercises to help improve core strength
In this video, fitness instructor Jenny Pacey runs through the correct positioning and technique for a set of exercises aimed at strengthening your core
In this video, fitness instructor Jenny Pacey runs through the correct positioning and technique for a set of exercises aimed at strengthening your core
The best leg exercises to do at home
Personal trainer Christina Howells demonstrates a series of workouts aimed at toning your legs and strengthening the surrounding muscles. Each exercise has a variation for beg
Personal trainer Christina Howells demonstrates a series of workouts aimed at toning your legs and strengthening the surrounding muscles. Each exercise has a variation for beg
Girl receives 3D printed ear
A Queensland schoolgirl has become the first patient in the state to receive an ear transplant with an ear reconstructed using a 3D printer.
A Queensland schoolgirl has become the first patient in the state to receive an ear transplant with an ear reconstructed using a 3D printer.
Five-minute afternoon naps can improve your memory
There's no need to feel guilty about that afternoon nap, according to a new study, snoozing for at least five minutes can improve your memory and make your brain more agile
There's no need to feel guilty about that afternoon nap, according to a new study, snoozing for at least five minutes can improve your memory and make your brain more agile
Exercises to help build your glutes
In this video, fitness instructor Jenny Pacey demonstrates a set of exercises aimed at tightening your glutes, include the Bulgarian split lunge, squat variations and side leg
In this video, fitness instructor Jenny Pacey demonstrates a set of exercises aimed at tightening your glutes, include the Bulgarian split lunge, squat variations and side leg
Exercises to help strengthen your abdominals
Personal trainer and fitness expert Jenny Pacey demonstrates the correct positioning and technique for a set of exercises to work out your abdominal muscles
Personal trainer and fitness expert Jenny Pacey demonstrates the correct positioning and technique for a set of exercises to work out your abdominal muscles
The best core strength exercises to do at home
Personal trainer and founder of That Girl London, Christina Howells, runs through a series of exercises aimed at strengthening your core and working the surrounding muscles
Personal trainer and founder of That Girl London, Christina Howells, runs through a series of exercises aimed at strengthening your core and working the surrounding muscles
Life in lockdown: Everything you need to know about sleep
The coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with almost every facet of our waking lives, from work, education and finances to travel, leisure and social freedoms. And it seems it has also had a knock-on impact on our slumber time too. Here, the PA ...
The coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with almost every facet of our waking lives, from work, education and finances to travel, leisure and social freedoms. And it seems it has also had a knock-on impact on our slumber time too. Here, the PA ...
Just one portion of fried food a week 'could lead to increased risk of serious heart disease'
Just one portion of fried food a week could lead to an increased risk of serious heart disease and stroke.
Just one portion of fried food a week could lead to an increased risk of serious heart disease and stroke.
How does stress affect the immune system?
Throughout winter and lockdowns, it’s important to keep the immune system strong and healthy to help safeguard against influenza, colds and viruses that are more prevalent throughout the colder weather.
Throughout winter and lockdowns, it’s important to keep the immune system strong and healthy to help safeguard against influenza, colds and viruses that are more prevalent throughout the colder weather.
Inexpensive equipment for exercising at home
Exercise is one of the most valuable things we can do for our health. How can we get started without spending thousands of dollars on an elliptical or treadmill?
Exercise is one of the most valuable things we can do for our health. How can we get started without spending thousands of dollars on an elliptical or treadmill?
The best abdominal exercises to do at home
In this video, personal trainer and founder of That Girl London Christina Howells runs through a series of exercises aimed at building your stomach muscles and strengthening y
In this video, personal trainer and founder of That Girl London Christina Howells runs through a series of exercises aimed at building your stomach muscles and strengthening y
Dozens of Australian Open stars in isolation and unable to practice
Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley provides an update on the Australian Open after two of the events charter flights carrying players and staff were found to have COVID-19 positive cases onboard.
Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley provides an update on the Australian Open after two of the events charter flights carrying players and staff were found to have COVID-19 positive cases onboard.
Coronavirus alert issued for second Australian Open charter flight
Close to 50 Australian Open players are unable to train for two weeks after being on flights with COVID-19 infected people.
Close to 50 Australian Open players are unable to train for two weeks after being on flights with COVID-19 infected people.
Stranded Australians overseas spending up to $15,000 to get home
Australians stranded overseas are spending up to $15,000 to get home after Emirates announced it is suspending flights to the East Coast states of Australia.
Australians stranded overseas are spending up to $15,000 to get home after Emirates announced it is suspending flights to the East Coast states of Australia.
Higher sensitivity to booze can predict alcoholism
Binge drinkers who get pleasure from boozing are more likely to develop alcoholism later in life, researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine have discovered.
Binge drinkers who get pleasure from boozing are more likely to develop alcoholism later in life, researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine have discovered.
Coronavirus: Hundreds of thousands more COVID-19 deaths possible amid vaccine developments in US
Disturbing new modelling in the US has predicted COVID-19 will have claimed 500,000 American lives by the end of the month as the roll out of vaccines could take years, instead of months.
Disturbing new modelling in the US has predicted COVID-19 will have claimed 500,000 American lives by the end of the month as the roll out of vaccines could take years, instead of months.
Realistic health and fitness resolutions
Instead of setting huge new years resolutions, try setting smaller more reasonable goals. That way you will start 2021 off with some wins.
Instead of setting huge new years resolutions, try setting smaller more reasonable goals. That way you will start 2021 off with some wins.
Bounce into fitness
Looking for a more intense workout…or trying to get back into fitness after an injury? Well then, some experts say you should strap on a pair of rebound boots. The boot cr
Looking for a more intense workout…or trying to get back into fitness after an injury? Well then, some experts say you should strap on a pair of rebound boots. The boot cr