Illness
‘Like a thunderclap’: What to know about brain aneurysms and their symptoms
While Kyle Sandilands attributed his brain aneurysm to “cocaine abuse and partying”, experts say there’s a lot more to know about the condition.
- Brittany Busch
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Kyle Sandilands to undergo ‘immediate brain surgery’
The radio shock jock revealed live on air that he is suffering from a brain aneurysm and needs life-saving surgery.
- Jessica McSweeney and Brittany Busch
Worrying bird flu strain undisclosed by US after Trump orders WHO exit
A US government memo ordering a halt to communication with global health bodies has concerned scientists as a strain of bird flu is detected in California for the first time.
- Jessica Nix and Gerry Smith
Deadly paralysing bacteria linked to bogus Botox in Sydney
Three people have developed symptoms of a rare but life-threatening paralysing illness after suspected fake Botox injections at a Sydney home, prompting health authorities to warn the public against receiving anti-wrinkle injections from unauthorised practitioners.
- Kate Aubusson
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Their arms, legs and throats start randomly swelling. Then scientists ‘engineered’ a precision treatment
The swelling started with almost no warning, then seven-year-old Fiona Wardman’s hand ballooned like a rubber glove hooked to a tap.
- Liam Mannix
Sweeping study finds 42 health conditions Ozempic can improve – and 19 it makes worse
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic can help people to lose more than a fifth of their body weight and have been linked to a range of other health benefits, but also some concerns.
- Joe Pinkstone
This Perth office is encouraging naps at work. Here’s why yours should too
Ever wished you could duck somewhere for a quick kip at work? Staff at this Perth workplace can, and the results may surprise you.
- Claire Ottaviano
This masthead exposed wellness fraudster Belle Gibson. Now it’s a Netflix show
The full trailer for the hotly anticipated Netflix series has just dropped, showing how journalists exposed the notorious Australian influencer in 2017.
- Brittany Busch
‘She was crying uncontrollably’: What not to do when consoling someone who’s grieving
Josephine lost her daughter to suicide. Ashton’s mother was murdered. Here’s what they wish people would never say to those who are grieving.
- Cassandra Morgan
This virus is surging in China. In NSW, it’s already passed
Cases of human metapneumovirus have declined in NSW, while health authorities continue to monitor elevated COVID infections over the festive period.
- Angus Thomson
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