South Carolina measles outbreak finally showing signs of slowing
The nation's largest measles outbreak in decades is slowing its spread, but officials warn the risk of resurgence remains real as schools prepare for spring break.
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Daniel Kovac 
Prince Harry to deliver workplace mental health keynote in Melbourne
Prince Harry will be a keynote speaker at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne next month, focusing on workplace mental health and psychosocial safety.
Nadia Souris 
When the camera stops rolling: what Jelena Dokic saw inside our hospitals
In new SBS documentary The Hospital: In the Deep End, Jelena Dokic steps into emergency departments and oncology wards, discovering why Australia's healthcare system is reaching a breaking point.
Megan Torres 
From 13 Hours to One: How to Break Your Phone Habit
An Australian explores the practical strategies that helped cut phone usage from 13 hours daily to just one hour, revealing techniques that work and why the dopamine-driven design of apps makes breaking free so hard.
Sophia Vargas 
Sydney measles alert raises alarm over vaccination gaps
NSW Health has issued a fresh alert after two new measles cases were confirmed in Sydney, including one with no known source of infection. The development signals potential community spread.
Helen Cartwright 
The CPAP Monopoly Is Ending: Sleep Apnea Gets Real Alternatives
After 40 years of CPAP dominance, multiple FDA-approved alternatives are transforming sleep apnea treatment, offering patients genuinely different paths forward.
Megan Torres 
Western Australia Sorbet Recall Over Hidden Allergen
A frozen sorbet product is being removed from shelves across Western Australian Spudshed stores due to an undeclared allergen. The recall affects mango, strawberry and lychee varieties.
Priya Narayanan 
Mel McLaughlin to open up about cancer battle on Seven News
Seven's popular sports anchor Mel McLaughlin will reveal her cancer diagnosis in an interview with Mark Ferguson on Seven News tonight, ending months of speculation about her absence from the network.
Meg Hadley 
Over 79,000 NSW patients fled emergency departments without finishing care
More than 79,000 patients left NSW emergency departments without completing treatment in the last quarter of 2025, up nearly 11,000 from the same period last year, as overcrowding forces people to abandon care.
Helen Cartwright 
Why That Careless Comment Still Stings: The Brain Science of Workplace Rejection
A single negative remark from a former colleague can echo for years, even when buried beneath mountains of praise. Science reveals why our brains are hardwired to remember the bad.
James Callahan 
Teaching's Recruitment Paradox: Why More Trainees Can't Fix Burnout Crisis
Teaching applications are up 14% for the first time in nearly a decade, but 47% of Australian teachers are considering leaving their jobs within 12 months due to unsustainable workload and mental health impacts.
Grace Okonkwo 
How to use AI for health advice safely, according to doctors
AI can help you find health answers fast, but experts warn it's most useful as a springboard for conversations with your doctor, not a replacement for professional care.
Ella Sullivan 
Perth Cardiac Surgery Unit Buckles Under Staff Shortage
Freedom of Information documents show Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's cardiothoracic surgery unit struggled with severe staffing shortages throughout 2024 and 2025, forcing surgeons to be stood down.
Megan Torres 
How a Medical Ethics Concept Was Recast to Weaken Vaccine Policy
A decades-old concept designed to protect patients from medical paternalism is now being weaponised to undermine childhood vaccination programmes in the United States.
Priya Narayanan 
Upper GI cancers overtake lung cancer as Australia's deadliest
Upper gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic and stomach cancer, now cause more deaths than lung cancer in Australia, according to new mortality data that reveals a concerning acceleration in this group of difficult-to-detect diseases.
Helen Cartwright The Screen Shock: Gaming Disorder Hits Australian Primary Schools Years Earlier Than Expected
A landmark Macquarie University study has found gaming disorder starting in primary school rather than teenage years, with 100,000 Australian children affected and developmental impacts four times worse than previously thought.
Jake Nguyen Your 3-Week Window to Lock In Health Insurance Before Prices Jump
Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by 4.41% from April 1, 2026, the largest increase since 2017. But there's a simple strategy to avoid it: lock in your current rate before mid-March.
Aisha Khoury 
Why Your Brain Keeps Craving Cake Even When You're Full
Scientists have discovered why you can't resist tempting treats even after eating your fill. Brain scans show reward centres keep firing regardless of how full your stomach feels.
Ella Sullivan 
Geelong Legend Sam Newman Recovering After Two Mini Strokes
Sam Newman, the Geelong Football Club legend and long-time television personality, is recuperating at home after 10 days in hospital for treatment of two mini strokes.
Ella Sullivan Australia's Flu Vaccine Overhaul: What the 2026 Season Holds
Australia's 2026 flu vaccine undergoes its biggest change in years, moving from four-strain to three-strain formulations. The shift reflects lessons from 2025's severe and extended influenza season.
Nadia Souris