‘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.
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First look at plans for the new Melton Hospital
Victoria’s first fully electric hospital has moved a step closer to reality. Here’s what the new Melton Hospital will look like.
Phenergan warning: What parents need to know
An over-the-counter medication popular with young families has come under a new health warning. This is what you need to know.
I was told I couldn’t have kids – now I have twins
A man who was told he would never father his own children when diagnosed with a condition meaning he carried no sperm, is now the proud father of twins after an incredible medical journey.
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Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
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Surrogacy hell: Aussies eggs to be destroyed
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Dirty tactics big tobacco is using to hook you on vaping
At least three global producers have spelled out their blueprint to get millions of Australians into vaping. See the lengths they are prepared to go.
The hidden sign a child’s concussion will have ongoing effects
Almost a third of children who suffer a concussion can have ongoing symptoms but doctors have had no way of knowing who is at risk — until now.
Gender Pain Gap: women’s pain ignored and dismissed
The Nurofen Gender Pain Gap Index Report reveals that more than half of women surveyed believe they’ve had their pain disregarded, compared to only 48 per cent of men
Alarming new nicotine trend replacing vaping
There are growing concerns over the rise in a nicotine replacement product targeting vape-addicted youths. Here is what you need to know.
Mum turns detective to help find cure for son’s mystery illness
When her son collapsed on the soccer field and couldn’t walk for 18 months, a desperate Ferntree Gully mum took matters into her own hands to solve the medical mystery.
Women could avoid hot flushes, stay fertile forever
A new study has suggested how women could stay fertile for life and never have to undergo menopause – and dreaded hot flushes.
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