• Headlines on health

  • By: SBS
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Headlines on health

By: SBS
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  • Summary

  • Follow the latest news about health and wellness, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team. Hear the story behind the headline.
    Copyright 2024, Special Broadcasting Services
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Episodes
  • 'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban

    'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban
    Nov 7 2024
    Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban. And a warning, this story includes stories of death and eating disorders.
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    5 mins
  • National public health body announced in wake of COVID-19 response review

    National public health body announced in wake of COVID-19 response review
    Oct 29 2024
    A review of Australia's COVID-19 response has revealed a major erosion of trust by the Australian public and health systems. It found inconsistent messaging from state and federal governments and heavy restrictions contributed to the decline. In response, the federal government has committed more than 250 million dollars to establish a national public health body, by the start of 2026.
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    5 mins
  • The common, treatable health condition that many men suffer in silence

    The common, treatable health condition that many men suffer in silence
    Oct 29 2024
    New research has found that an enlarged prostate gland is causing serious problems for more than 2.8 million Australian men and people assigned male at birth over the age of 50. The research by YouGov for Boston Scientific found most men fail to recognise the seriousness of what is a common health condition. The problems include increased frequency to urinate, and the risk of obstruction, bladder blockage and life-threatening symptoms. One man who spoke to SBS News explained how his prostate grew to the size of a softball forcing him to have surgery.
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    6 mins

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