‘I donated my kidney to a stranger to save my husband’s life’
When her husband needed a new kidney, Karen Jones-Pidgley donated hers to a stranger so she could save his life.
Conditions
If you’re asking people to repeat things you need to do this
A third of hearing loss cases are preventable – and experts are worried that 77 per cent of Aussies aren’t doing this one check up every year.
Why you must check the brand of toothpaste your kids use
Parents are being let down by outdated and ineffective guidelines on fluoride toothpastes for small children, dentists claim.
Urgent warning over deadly disease
A major measles alert has been issued for two Australian states after numerous reports of measles cases, including an infected toddler who visited a shopping centre.
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Women push for access to surgery to reduce breast cancer risk
Many Australian women with a high risk of breast cancer have been forced to wait in limbo for access to risk-reducing surgery. Now they are taking their fight to Canberra.
Teen dead after allergic reaction to brownie
A student with a severe peanut allergy has died after consuming a gluten-free brownie that sent her into anaphylactic shock.
‘Curse stops with us’: Dad’s sad update
A Brisbane father has died a month after being diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition that he dubbed the family “curse”.
Last hope: Why it’s costing me $20,000 a month to stay alive
It’s Jemma Juckes’ last throw of the dice as she awaits a decision on whether a new cancer drug will be added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme. Her life depends on it.
Young family’s baby cancer nightmare
An Aussie family have revealed their heartbreak and horror after their two-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a rare cancer – while still in his mother’s womb.
Australia in grips of record whooping cough epidemic
Australia has broken a grim record with 45,000 whooping cough cases expected by the end of the year – the highest number since the introduction of the vaccine – with two states hard hit.
‘Easy’ way to tackle fastest-growing disease
A woman diagnosed with the world’s fastest-growing disease has revealed the ‘easy’ way everyday Aussies can help tackle it.
Woman fighting for life with serious disease
A woman is in hospital in critical condition after contracting a potentially deadly disease, with a health authority warning that others may be affected.
‘Concerning’ rise of convict-era disease
Once a hallmark of British slums and the migrant ships of centuries ago, scurvy cases are increasing because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Breast milk could be key to early-stage breast cancer detection
Just a drop could save your life
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