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Vaping Better at Helping Smokers Quit, Study Finds
Smoking · Australia

Vaping Better at Helping Smokers Quit, Study Finds

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Vaping might be more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies in helping people quit smoking, a new study performed in Australia says.See the Story
Commission Raises Minimum Wage by 2.9% for 2026
Minimum Wage · South Korea

Commission Raises Minimum Wage by 2.9% for 2026

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The Minimum Wage Commission said Thursday it has reached an agreement to raise next year's minimum wage by 2.9 percent to 10,320 won ($7.51) per hour. The decision was made by the tripartite panel, wh...See the Story
Drinking Soda Raises Diabetes Risk Even Without Weight Gain
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Drinking Soda Raises Diabetes Risk Even Without Weight Gain

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Drinking just one sugary beverage a day increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 25%, even if you’re not overweight Boys who consume daily sugary drinks in childhood show a 34% rise in insulin resistance by age 17, along with higher fasting glucose levels Unlike glucose, which is used by every cell in your body, fructose is processed only by your liver — and in excess, it gets turned into fat, driving fatty liver disease and insulin …See the Story

GP Training Placements Must Prioritise Need and Quality, Not Bulk Billing

AMA Queensland has urged the federal government to prioritise needs-based registrar placements and quality of training – or risk reducing the future pool of general practitioners.Australia · AustraliaSee the Story

AMA SA welcomes new Board members

AMA SA is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Dr Emily Kirkpatrick and Ms Linda Abrams-South. With their extensive experience and fresh perspectives, they will play a pivotal role in guiding the organisation’s strategic direction and strengthening its governance.South Australia · South AustraliaRead Article

President's update: Thailand MASEAN conference, IMG workforce support, sugar tax push and more!

President's update: Thailand MASEAN conference, IMG workforce support, sugar tax push and more! patrick.mcgreg… Fri, 18/07/2025Thailand · ThailandRead Article

LIBERIA: WOMAN GIVES BIRTH OUTSIDE REDEMPTION HOSPITAL DUE TO BED SHORTAGE AS GOVERNMENT INCREASES HOSPITAL FEES - Smart News Liberia

MONROVIA – A woman was forced to give birth outside the government-run Redemption Hospital in New Kru Town, Montserrado County, due to the unavailability of hospital beds, according to eyewitness reports. The woman’s identity was withheld by her family, but the incident, which unfolded in full view of bystanders, has sparked outrage among local residents and reignited concerns about the deteriorating state of Liberia’s public health system. Eyew…Government · AustraliaSee the Story

WA on cusp of worst ever flu season as cases spike, AMA says

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The Australian Medical Association fears WA is in the midst of the state's worst flu season on record as cases soar and vaccination rates dwindle.Flu Season · Western AustraliaSee the Story

Closing GP assist poses risks for patient care

The AMA is alarmed at the decision by the current provider to stop GP Assist at the end of this month. Our members are deeply concerned this will risk leaving rural hospitals, aged care facilities, and vulnerable patients without critical after-hours local medical support — this isn’t just a funding issue, it’s a patient safety issue.GP Assist is a locally embedded service, built by Tasmanians for Tasmanians — replacing it with a generic nationa…Tasmania · TasmaniaRead Article

Sugar tax interview: AMA Vice President Associate Professor Julian Rait on 2GB

Sugar tax interview: AMA Vice President Associate Professor Julian Rait on 2GB gpolychronis@a… Thu, 17/07/2025 - 11:39 Subject: Sugar tax proposalJOHN STANLEY: I just want to go across Associate Professor Julian Rait. He's the Vice President of the AMA. They've put this forward. He joins us on the line now. You've heard all of that, Julian Rait. What are your prospects of getting this up and running?A/PROF JULIAN RAIT: Well, look, the AMA is ver…Australia · AustraliaRead Article

Labor's urban GP clinics risk undermining local healthcare providers

The Labor Party’s announcement to expand its policy from funding GP clinics in communities with no access to GP services to now include urban areas like Glenorchy has sparked serious concern among our members.This policy risks undermining long-standing community clinics that are already providing care in a financially strained environment, due to decades of Medicare underfunding by successive Federal Governments.Glenorchy, Tasmania · GlenorchyRead Article

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