Horror as mum dies after daughter’s surgery
Paris Hedger had only just survived her own life-threatening medical crisis when her world was shattered after her mum tragically died in her sleep.
Adults 50-70
‘Everybody with breasts should be self-examining’
After an SA radio star revealed she had breast cancer, a local GP has shared her advice – and how a 10-minute appointment could save lives.
‘Can’t gift wrap it’: Best friend gives greatest gift of life
A man has given the ultimate birthday gift to his best friend of over a decade – a live organ.
A brain injury left him thinking he was a cornflake, but still denied NDIS
A man with an acquired brain injury has been denied NDIS funding despite his doctors saying he will likely never recover.
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‘I’m petrified’: NDIS ignores pleas by mum of severely disabled son
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‘Stuck here’: Cancer patient’s dire living situation
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Mum’s shock find while breastfeeding daughter
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‘Told it would fix itself’: Scary symptom dismissed by doctor
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‘I thought three things when doctors told me I had cancer’
Single mum Katrina Mudge says her GP ignored her symptoms – even when she knew something was very wrong. This was her reaction when she was diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Desperate measures: SA patients needing lifesaving treatment look overseas
People suffering from life-threatening diseases such as blood cancer are increasingly reliant on donors living overseas to facilitate lifesaving treatments.
Beloved grandpa stuck in Oz with huge $50k hospital bill
This family has been left stunned by their local community’s generosity to raise $25k in four days after their patriarch suffered multiple strokes and was hit with a shocking hospital bill.
The dire health of Australians revealed
Australians are at risk of dying young or living a life hamstrung by preventable chronic diseases. Here are the key steps to living a healthy life.
‘King Charles effect’: Aussie prostate checks surge
Doctors have seen a spike in Australian men enquiring about their prostate health, less than a week after King Charles took the rare step of publicising his operation to raise awareness.
‘Constant battle’: Shocking weight stats for over 50s
For men and women hitting the age of 50, there’s a very-real midlife battle as many begin to struggle with their health. Luckily, there are ways to deal with the changes.
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