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Young Adults
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This young woman was given a devastating diagnosis earlier this year but she’s pushing through to ensure she can accomplish her magical dream.
‘I spent a month weeping’: Cancer left woman with lifelong disabilities
After Shona Edwards was diagnosed with cancer in her 20s she developed disabilities. Now she’s advocating for research into the effects of cancer on youth.
Deadly drugs find new Aussie market
Deadly synthetic opioids linked to deaths across the country have been found by health workers in one major city for the first time.
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Mystery condition leaves young woman in ‘debilitating’ health fight
It started with a virus, now this 23-year-old SA woman is bed-bound and doctors investigating what’s caused her life-altering health condition.
‘Not a dream’: Young mum has organ removed after misdiagnosis
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Woman told she’s too young dealt devastating diagnosis
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Grief for young dad as shock death leaves family reeling
The young father of four’s own father led tributes, saying he struggled to comprehend what had happened.
Last words of newly married man who died suddenly haunts family
Aged just 21, Anakhpal Singh married the love of his life – but three weeks later he suddenly died, leaving his widow utterly devastated.
‘Surprise diagnosis left me 24 hours for a life-changing choice’
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Young Aussie star’s fateful last call to mum ‘the night before’ tragedy
When Trish Evelyn received the call that her son – a rising Aussie star – had ended his life, she thought her own heart would stop beating. Now she’s dedicating her life to spreading his message.
The sudden illness that stole Tyrone’s life
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