My smartwatch started going crazy – I’d been ignoring the symptoms
Brad Butvila had been feeling light-headed and dizzy, but he put it down to being tired due to being a father-of-two. However his smartwatch kept sending him alerts.
Conditions
Model documented her tragic last days before brain surgery
Top Aussie model Lucy Markovic documenting the lead-up to what was supposed to be life-changing brain surgery. ‘I can’t wait to live life after this whole entire mess’, she posted shortly before she died.
Healthy young woman left paralysed after night out
Out for a night with friends to see a band in Newcastle, a young woman has been left paralysed from the neck down after suffering a sudden stroke. Her friends are now raising funds for her recovery.
Grieving mum’s anger over broken vows after baby’s death
Babies are not being screened for dozens of deadly diseases three years after authorities promised to do so.
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‘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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