Two-year-old Samara was an average toddler running around the home – but she’s been left with mobility deficits after languishing paralysed in the WCH emergency department for six hours.
Doctors were unable to discover what was wrong with eight-year-old Eliyana Salmanzadeh who suddenly lost her ability to walk and mysteriously saw light spots in her vision.
SA mum-of-three Karen Lynch had no idea when she left on a girl’s trip that her world would never be the same again.
Popular YouTuber Vaping Bogan has decided to call it quits on Australia and take his family to the UK after government changes to vaping laws. Here’s why.
Authorities have seized more than a million products as the latest wave of illicit nicotine products hits Australia.
Katelyn Ellery was attending a regular 20 week ultrasound when doctors noticed something wasn’t quite right with her baby’s heart.
The aunty of a nine-year-old boy has shared a devastating video of her nephew’s tearful plea after allegedly suffering abuse while playing the game he loves.
A family of eight has been left heartbroken after doctors delivered life-changing news about the West Lakes Shore family’s youngest member.
People suffering from life-threatening diseases such as blood cancer are increasingly reliant on donors living overseas to facilitate lifesaving treatments.
Twin toddlers Samuele and Leonardo suffer from the same life-threatening condition, leaving their parents desperately searching for a donor who may be able to save their only children.
One state has experienced nearly 500 cases of a parasitic disease so far this year, and authorities want to stop its spread.
A world-first program is set to help Aussie teens deal with their ‘online lives’ after worrying data found half felt depressed when scrolling through their social media.
Half of Aussie kids do less than the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. See top tips to help get your children moving more.
An Aussie-first study has found owning a pet dog reduces the risk of your children getting chronic disease later in life.
Only one in three kids are eating vegetables every day. See these top tips on how to boost their veggie intake.
Mental health, cyber bullying and vaping are some of the many issues young Aussies are facing. See experts’ tip on how to help them navigate the minefield.
Too many Aussie kids are suffering with weight issues. See top tips to help your teenager stay on a nutritious track.
Teenagers’ rate of physical exercise and vegetable intake is alarmingly low. See the biggest health issues young Aussies are facing and tips to improve their wellbeing.
One in four Aussie school-aged kids are overweight. Here’s what could be the key to helping them get active and eat healthier food.
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