‘I was climbing Mt Lofty and now I might never walk again’
A woman in her 20s is facing the possibility of never walking again after a cough triggered a plethora of debilitating disabilities which have left her bed-bound, unable to feed herself.
A woman in her 20s is facing the possibility of never walking again after a cough triggered a plethora of debilitating disabilities which have left her bed-bound, unable to feed herself.
She is known for her bubbly personality but former Bachelorette star Angie Kent has been facing a private family health battle.
Aussie researchers have discovered an unexpected brain hack that can instantly make you “happier, more creative and less stressed”.
A woman who died a day after being discharged from hospital had passed her illness to her husband, who was put in a coma while his boys mourned.
This father-of-two was told he’d never have a family or make it to 38 years old. Now he’s training for his third ultra-marathon thanks to one big change.
Tens of thousands of Australians are living with a preventable but potentially life-threatening disease – and many don’t even know it.
A 24-year-old has gone viral thanks to her rather unusual choice of career – which people online are horrified by.
Young Aussie worker reveals the comment we have to stop making at work.
Chris Nemeth made the same decision as nearly every Aussie, and his old life was “taken away”. But what came after was simply “cruel”.
An email from the National Disability Insurance Agency has revealed a number of errors in the handling of a teenager’s NDIS plan, apologising for the “stressed this caused” prior to his fatal cardiac arrest.
Little Maxwell Hann contracted the flu, before he knew it his heart stopped beating and doctors were resuscitating him to try and save his life.
Only a small amount of a new drug circulating in Australia can be fatal, with one health body saying “there is no safe dose”. Here’s everything you need to know.
Australians could soon be eligible for two new Covid vaccines, created to protect against new strains of the virus.
An influencer has brought back to the surface a “traumatising” experience that Australian kids around the country vividly remember
The number of Australians hooked on highly addictive medicines and illicit drugs is spiking hard and drawing comparisons with a devastating marker.
A teenager living with a devastating muscle condition spent the last months of his life in anguish, sending a final desperate text message moments before he died asking whether he had any response from Bill Shorten about the status of his NDIS funding.
Doctors have warned an outbreak of a sexually transmitted disease has led to a sharp increase in the deaths of unborn babies.
A bodybuilder who collapsed in the shower of a 24-hour gym is in an induced coma after he was left undetected for 15 hours.
An Australian-first stem cell treatment was expected to have a life-altering side effect for the young woman.
A strange phenomenon that is changing the shape of our bodies has emerged – and the chances are, it’s happening to you, too.
An employee is suing his former employer after allegedly being let go from his job for peeing in public.
Vaping has shot up in popularity lately and while it’s less harmful than traditional cigarettes, Dr Zac explains that it’s not without risk.
A father-of-two believed he had a cough a few weeks ago. His true diagnosis was life-changing.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten took aim at “misinformation being peddled by the extremists” after Labor finally passed its stalled reforms in parliament.
It was a night like any other when Clarissa Glen-Norman said she was feeling tired and wanted to lie down. What her partner discovered next was heartbreaking.
The exact number of coffees that is safe to drink per day has been revealed by scientists.
Oncologists say two types of food could be behind the rise of cancer cases in young people.
A dangerous and potentially deadly strain of mpox has now broken out of Africa to Europe with fears it could spread globally.
When chef Ryan Krouwel missed his shift at a well-known bistro in the CBD, his sister rushed to check on him. What she found left her family shattered.
A patient has received a new infusion therapy for Parkinson’s disease and in just two days has shown incredible progress.
Australia has been urged to take action amid growing concern about “the most dangerous strain yet” of a deadly virus.
A cancer doctor has revealed “every new patient” who comes to his clinic is under the age of 45 and has one thing in common.
New details have emerged about where the drug-laced gummies that sent two teenagers to hospital came from.
The World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency over the rapid spread of a deadly new virus strain, sounding its highest possible alarm.
Looking to live longer and healthier? It turns out that Australia might hold the key, offering valuable lessons to other wealthy nations.
A major report released today has revealed just how “bleak” the future looks for Gen Z.
ABC News Breakfast Weather presenter Nate Byrne had to pause in the middle of a broadcast after experiencing a panic attack.
Some dismiss it as unscientific mysticism but the patients who tried this brain-bending technique say it’s a gamechanger.
Many of us will do one thing before we tuck into an apple – but new research shows it’s completely pointless.
If almost every family had a child suffering from asthma or cancer, no one would be neglecting the problem. So, why are we powerless to stop the alarming spike in youth mental health issues?
The Aussie is set to battle against the current while carrying the flag of our nation
An alarming surge in the number of people hospitalised with a contagious virus has one state on track to experience its most severe flu season in years.
After a health scare left her in hospital for five days, Maria Thattil has vowed to raise awareness for ‘underpaid and undervalued’ nurses.
Many people find it tough to talk about death and dying, and it’s no different for those in the medical profession. Now, a new course is teaching future doctors how to change that.
Troy Courts, 48, can’t remember his wedding day, the first time he held his children or kicking a footy. He suffers debilitating headaches, dizziness and fatigue. This is his devastating story.
Melbourne mums are being invited to join a new international study to better understand if aspirin can help prevent high blood pressure in pregnancy.
Annette Andersen loves her son, Axel, but she can’t live with him. An NDIS housing flaw has trapped her in an impossible situation, facing danger every day. See the video. Warning: Graphic
A new initiative is set to fast track treatment for two incurable conditions as one patient shares the inspiring message that “life doesn’t end” with diagnosis.
A new initiative is set to fast track treatment for two incurable conditions as one patient shares the inspiring message that “life doesn’t end” with diagnosis.
Claire Carson’s parents couldn’t imagine what was really wrong when she suddenly lost her appetite and started to feel weak.
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