Bega District News
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
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Health
Disabling impact of juvenile arthritis revealed
Samantha Lock
Laura McNeil, 15, who's living with arthritis, says it's rare for her to have a full week at school. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
MS breakthrough could mean treatments halt progression
Storm Newton
Multiple sclerosis impacts the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as vision problems. (HANDOUT/David Baird)
UK detects first human case of flu similar to pig virus
UK authorities are investigating the first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 in the country. (EPA PHOTO)
Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts
Kat Wong
Preliminary data from a survey of high school students shows teen smoking rates may be rising. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Review underway at hospital after baby girl dies
Laine Clark
Qld Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said experienced clinicians would review the tragic case. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Concerns as child respiratory illness cases surge in China
Anna McGuinness
A mother and child wearing masks at a hospital in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on November 26, 2023. Picture by CFOTO/Sipa USA
More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery
Neve Brissenden
Wait times for elective surgery in WA blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
'Dire' housing worsening health shortages in the bush
Stephanie Gardiner
Poor housing is compounding difficulties in recruiting more rural paramedics in NSW. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)
Low vaccination rates prompt jab 'surge' plea
Rachael Ward
The Grattan Institute has called for jab 'surges' to protect as many people as possible. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Opposition backs age verification for pornography
Duncan Murray
The opposition has backed a trial of age verification for accessing pornography online. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

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