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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information

Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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ABS Reports 80% of Tobacco Illicit in 2025

The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 80% of tobacco consumed in Australia was illicit in 2025, up from 12% in 2017. The agency attributes rising nicotine use to illegal tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products.
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Record Rejected Referrals to NHS CAMHS in Scotland

Public Health Scotland reports a record 1,274 CAMHS referrals rejected in March 2025. Élise Graham described feeling humiliated after her 2019 referral was denied due to insufficient evidence.
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Weight Training 90-120 Minutes Weekly Lowers Death Risk

Adults who do 90 to 120 minutes of weight training weekly face lower mortality risks. They have up to 27% lower risk of death from neurological disease.
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Public Health Agency Launches Child Safety Week 2026

The Public Health Agency of Northern Ireland launched Child Safety Week 2026 to promote home safety for children under five. The campaign highlights five common household hazards and offers free safety checks and equipment through local councils.

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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information

Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
world Health

ABS Reports 80% of Tobacco Illicit in 2025

The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 80% of tobacco consumed in Australia was illicit in 2025, up from 12% in 2017. The agency attributes rising nicotine use to illegal tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products.
world Health

Record Rejected Referrals to NHS CAMHS in Scotland

Public Health Scotland reports a record 1,274 CAMHS referrals rejected in March 2025. Élise Graham described feeling humiliated after her 2019 referral was denied due to insufficient evidence.
world Health

Weight Training 90-120 Minutes Weekly Lowers Death Risk

Adults who do 90 to 120 minutes of weight training weekly face lower mortality risks. They have up to 27% lower risk of death from neurological disease.