Janelle Miles
Janelle Miles is a health reporter with ABC News in Queensland. She's previously covered three Olympic Games as a sports writer and has won awards for her swimming, health and feature writing.
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Major IVF clinic accused of using the wrong sperm asked to destroy thousands of samples
An audit of Queensland Fertility Group semen samples frozen before 2020 found thousands to be at high risk of misidentification because of a lack of double witnessing, a report by the state's health ombudsman says.
'I didn't know where to start': Helen was thrust into a bureaucratic nightmare when her son died without a will
When Quintin Bowen died suddenly in his early 30s without a will, it left a complicated legal mess for his grieving mother that took more than five years to sort out.
Caroline is about to deliver her 14th baby — and her midwife has been there every step of the way
Caroline Langguth feared she may never be able to have children after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teen.
Damning report into catastrophic power station explosion finds operator failed to implement 'effective safety practices'
The explosion at the Callide C power station led to almost half a million Queensland customers losing power, becoming the state's worst power outage in decades.
Baby's death during freebirth referred to coroner, sparking concern among health officials
Two doulas are believed to have been present during the freebirth near Toowoomba on Wednesday.
Extraordinary public warning issued over banned massage therapist believed to be still operating around Brisbane
It is believed that the man continues to offer health services in breach of a permanent prohibition order in Brisbane and Logan.
These swimmers have their sights set on the Olympics. They're also more likely to develop cancer
The number of high-profile swimmers developing cancer is prompting a dermatologist to call for all major pools to be shaded by the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
'I love Amelia and will shout it from the rooftops': Harlow's neurosurgeon did more than just repair her brain
Amid all the health workers coming in and out of Harlow's hospital room after her brain surgery, one stood out to her – diminutive neurosurgeon Amelia Jardim.
Queensland records 10 cases of mpox in one month, formerly known as 'monkeypox'
Experts are advising those at risk to get vaccinated as the state records 10 cases of mpox.
Queensland researchers are following a 'radical new way of thinking' in treating Parkinson's disease with the gut
Australian researchers are working on developing drugs that target bugs in the guts of Parkinson's disease patients in a radical new treatment approach they hope will slow or even stop the progression of the debilitating illness.
Queensland chief health officer declares 'public health alert' over mental wellbeing of teens
John Gerrard has declared a "public health alert" over the rise in mental health issues among the state's young people, coinciding with the emergence of smart phones and social media.
When two of Dr James Allen’s gay patients died by suicide, he knew he needed time off to heal
Growing up queer informed Dr James Allen’s approach to gay health. He says a suicide register is needed for LGBTQIA+ deaths to track the extent of the problem.
Three patients die by suicide inside a secure Brisbane public mental health unit
Three people have taken their own lives inside a locked mental health unit at The Prince Charles Hospital in the past 16 months, prompting a major review.
'I thought I would have to say goodbye': Ashleigh celebrates first Mother's Day with Xavier
Six-month-old Xavier Fisher has a rare genetic condition. While he may have the "odds stacked up against him" he surprises his mum everyday and is proving everyone wrong.
Jayden took a drug designed for substance dependence after developing long COVID
After finding anecdotal success with low doses of naltrexone, Griffith University researchers will undertake clinical trials involving the drug and a placebo to see its effect on long COVID sufferers.
Ross River virus numbers are increasing. Experts say the warning signs of an outbreak are in mosquito spit
A Queensland-developed system of trapping mosquitoes and testing their saliva for viruses, including Ross River, is being used to warn people before cases start ramping up.
Brisbane Lord Mayor 'heartbroken' by decision to turn Pinkenba quarantine facility to police training centre
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has hit out at plans to turn the controversial Pinkenba quarantine facility into a police training centre rather than repurposing it for the homeless.
Within two hours of a high-risk drug being tested, an alert will be published on social media to warn others
A new permanent drug testing site in Brisbane will allow people to have small samples of illicit drugs tested for free to see if they contain dangerous chemicals.
Shortage of health professionals sees another Queensland maternity ward announce its closure
Another private hospital is poised to shut down maternity services in Queensland, as new data shows a significant shift away from private births.
How a doctor's hand tremor led to a whole new career path
Stacy Patterson was in her late 20s and training to be a surgeon when she developed a tremor. While a Parkinson's diagnosis ended that dream, she's found new passions to get excited about.
Controversial development on 'internationally important' wetland tentatively rejected
Tanya Plibersek has announced she plans to reject an apartment and retail development on an "internationally important" wetland at Queensland's Moreton Bay.
WATCH: Meet the 92yo volunteer sparking joy — one happy hour at a time
Each week, Colin Apelt visits people in the final stages of their lives, sparking joy one happy hour at a time.
South-east Queensland dams at highest level in a year, but rain to ease over Easter
The weather bureau forecasts the wet weather to lessen in the catchment leading into the Easter long weekend, with patchy showers predicted.
After 16 years, Dominic's family finally know what to call the rare condition he's been living with since birth
The teenager took part in a three-year Queensland Health pilot study using whole genome sequencing of children with rare conditions.
This virus lands more babies and young children in hospital than any other condition, and now there's a free jab
RSV is a highly contagious virus that attacks the lungs and can lead to respiratory illnesses including bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is the leading cause of hospitalisation for infants in the state.