Written by AI from published reporting, with every point linked to its source. Australian edition, updated every few minutes.
Grattan Institute says more than 2.2 million Australians paid an “extreme” fee to see a specialist last year, with some doctors charging up to triple their peers.
From The Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian
The doctor was evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is being treated in a high-level isolation unit at the Royal Free Hospital in London. Health authorities say the risk to the public is low.
Updated From BBC News, Sky News and 3 more
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved a tablet version of Wegovy for weight management. Reports say it could be available in Australia by the end of the year.
From The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News and 2 more
The 53-year-old Connecticut senator has left hospital for rehabilitation and expects to miss several weeks of Senate votes. Researchers report rising stroke rates among younger adults.
Updated From PBS NewsHour, NBC News and 3 more
An Australian study found 35% of infants assessed after a suspected reaction and a positive test did not react during a supervised peanut challenge, allowing their allergy label to be removed.
From The Sydney Morning Herald, Medical Xpress and 1 more
Health officials in Durham Region, Canada, say a child with confirmed measles may have exposed people on a flight, at Toronto Pearson and in a hospital emergency department. Those affected are asked to monitor for symptoms until Nov. 24.
From Global News and CityNews
The marine scientist and whale expert received top honours at an annual awards ceremony. Other recipients included people recognised for community shark-bite kits, medical flying and youth charity work.
From ABC News and The West Australian
The figure comes as a World Health Organization study estimates one in four adolescents globally had no active days in the previous week, and reports little progress over 15 years.
From Sky News, Medical Xpress and 2 more
The policy covers the company’s Triage and Triage Plus urine tests from 20 December. Pacific Edge estimates about 1.14 million eligible testing opportunities each year.
From RNZ, Small Caps and 1 more
The CDC’s count stands at 5,182 confirmed cases in 2026, the highest since 1991. State health officials have reported at least eight measles-related deaths, while the CDC count is lower.
Updated From Al Jazeera, Medical Xpress and 1 more
A child in rural Lewis County died after contracting measles, state officials said. New York has recorded 178 cases this year, most of them outside New York City.
From CityNews, NBC News and 1 more
The Liberal-Nationals promise would fund indirect research costs over four years. The sector’s peak representative body says the commitment comes as medical research faces a financial crisis.
From The Sydney Morning Herald and InnovationAus
Researchers monitored 47 adults aged 65 and older in South East Queensland over summer. They found heart rates rose faster when indoor temperatures passed 26°C, adding to concerns about heat in homes.
From Medical Xpress and The Sydney Morning Herald
Sir Tom Jones says a serious bout of flu left him fearing he would die. The 86-year-old spent a week in a Los Angeles, US, hospital before returning to the stage.
From BBC News and The West Australian
The study found the trend among girls increased over the past decade, while rates among boys remained broadly stable. It also links some increases to mental health difficulties.
From Irish Independent, Newstalk and 2 more
The Yakima County resident was exposed to H5N1 at a dairy with infected cattle, had underlying health conditions and was hospitalised before dying on Sunday.
From PBS NewsHour, Medical Xpress and 2 more
Cocaine was mentioned in 1,233 deaths registered in 2025, while the overall drug-poisoning death rate fell for the first time since 2012, official figures show.
From BBC News, Sky News and 1 more
The UK work and pensions secretary says reforms could shift the focus from cash payments towards jobs, training and education. Policy decisions are expected after two reviews, with legislation anticipated next year.
From The i Paper and The Independent
The US healthcare company plans to separate its roughly 9,000 pharmacies from its insurance and pharmacy-benefit businesses by the first half of 2028. Existing shareholders would own shares in both companies.
From STAT, CNBC and 1 more
A UK study found that replacing some dairy with plant-based milk, yoghurt and cheese could lower iodine, calcium and vitamin intakes, particularly for teenagers and women.
From The Independent and The Guardian
An open letter signed by 85 organisations says the guideline has not kept pace with evidence on possible health risks. New Zealand’s drinking water limit matches the WHO benchmark.
From RNZ and Medical Xpress
A researcher said the US-funded study will not proceed after failing to secure approval, following months of scrutiny over plans to delay hepatitis B vaccination for some babies.
From BBC News and Al Jazeera
The outbreak, caused by the Bundib ug yo strain, has recorded 10,444 confirmed cases since it began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-May, according to Africa CDC data.
From Medical Xpress and Euronews
Researchers in Beijing, China, say a brush with piezoelectric bristles generates electricity as it moves. A three-month trial found lower plaque scores, but longer-term testing is still needed.
From Nature and Medical Xpress
The WHO says scaling up the measures could also bring annual economic benefits. The new findings come days before COP31 climate talks open in Antalya, Türkiye.
Updated From Australian Science Media Centre and Health Policy Watch
A modelling study estimates that replacing regular salt could prevent almost 3 million deaths and 10 million new cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease worldwide each year.
From Medical Xpress and Euronews
Missouri voters rejected a proposal combining bans on abortion and gender-affirming care for minors. Other state results differed, with some abortion protections winning and restrictions on trans athletes leading or winning.
From STAT and KFF Health News
Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital in the US found that disrupting one autism-linked gene can affect a wider network. They identify ZFX as a possible contributor to lower autism rates in females.
From Nature and Medical Xpress
A study finds endothelial cells can form new vessels without VEGF–VEGFR2 signalling, with implications for understanding how tumours may resist treatments that block the pathway.
From Nature and Medical Xpress
A BMJ article says fireworks cause serious injuries and wider health harms. Its authors urge stronger regulation and public education in the US and internationally.
From Medical Xpress and Euronews