‘Surprise diagnosis left me 24 hours for a life-changing choice’
A routine check-up after gastric band surgery was the beginning of a series of unexpected health shocks for this 22-year-old Adelaide woman.
Young Adults
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
A mother endured what no parent should ever have to – the loss of one of her children. Now she is speaking about how her son died to help raise awareness of the cruel condition.
‘I tried 15 mins of hypnotherapy a day for IBS and it’s life-changing’
Joanna could only book afternoon flights because she spent her mornings on the toilet with crippling IBS – now her life isn’t dictated by her chronic condition.
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Desperate measures: SA patients needing lifesaving treatment look overseas
People suffering from life-threatening diseases such as blood cancer are increasingly reliant on donors living overseas to facilitate lifesaving treatments.
Revealed: How many young Aussies use drugs, vapes
An new survey has found that while smoking and alcohol consumption are in decline, the use of illicit drugs and vaping is on the rise in Australia.
Australia’s most obese age group revealed
Obesity in Australians is on the rise and there is one unlikely age group that are stacking on more kilos than the rest.
Which Aussies are gaining weight the fastest
Australians are gaining weight at a rapid pace, with one age group stacking on more kilos than the rest. Here’s why.
12 ways Aussies can live a better life
In just 12 steps, young Australian adults can improve their health dramatically — and it won’t hurt your pocket. See what the best tips are from the experts.
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