Why it’s thought these weight loss drugs may reduce risk of dementia
A new study has revealed that people on these weight loss drugs had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia, especially among women.
Conditions
Comedian’s health scare after two days of stomach pains
A comedian has revealed he had to have emergency surgery while on holidays overseas after suffering with these stomach pains for two days.
Swimming legend Michael Klim on chronic health condition: ‘I didn’t act fast enough’
His foundation is giving others hope.
Forced scandal haunts generations
A group of Australian women have spoken out about a drug and adoption scandal from the 1950s that still haunts them today.
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‘Really awful’: Kylie impersonator, radio host reveals shock health news
A beloved breakfast radio host who is also Australia’s best known Kylie Minogue tribute artist has opened up about her heartbreaking health diagnosis after battling “extraordinary” pain.
Why this text message could help you deal with a painful flare up
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‘We didn’t know if our baby would come home alive or in a box’
An Adelaide mum is fighting for proton therapy to be a reality in Australia “because I don’t want anyone to go through what I’ve been through”.
‘Strength, courage’: Dad’s brave battle against fatal disease
A beloved Townsville dad struck down by deadly Melioidosis was meant to celebrate his 50th birthday this Friday — instead, his heartbroken family will gather to say their final goodbyes.
This aspect of the brain may improve in Alzheimer’s patients
For the first time, one part of brain function in Alzheimer’s patients has actually been shown to improve even though they lose their ability to socialise.
10 surprising symptoms that could be cancer
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Why treating this common hearing issue may delay dementia
This common problem with hearing is blamed for a third of dementia cases in older people, a study suggests.
I was in excruciating pain from age 11. But doctors dismissed me
Anna Fischer found herself curled up in agony every month — but for years, doctors dismissed her symptoms.
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