Meningococcal, measles cases surge: What you need to know
Experts are warning Aussies to be alert amid a rise in meningococcal disease as well as measles. Here’s how to stay safe.
Conditions
Robbie Williams’ heartbreaking health update on mum
Music superstar Robbie Williams has revealed how his parents’ lives have been turned upside down by their health battles.
Sleeper cells: Brain breakthrough could stop diseases in their tracks
Landmark findings into the way dormant brain stem cells operate could create alternative methods to tackle brain cancer and degenerative diseases.
These patients took anti-nausea pills. It may have saved their lives
It’s a common anti-nausea drug offered to thousands during chemotherapy. But when a Melbourne team took a closer look at breast cancer patient records, a “surprising” pattern emerged.
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I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been after lifelong gut battle
Lili Higgins started suffering gut problems when she was just a baby. She shares how she manages the common and incurable disease she lives with.
‘Going to be in a wheelchair’: Cricket star’s health battle
One of the country’s most successful cricketers has opened up about living with a debilitating disease – and how she’s continued playing sport at the highest level.
Sweet way five-year-old fighter is winning hearts on the ward
Tom was a healthy little boy with a bit of a cold before a cancer diagnosis blindsided his family but an unexpected ritual is helping him through the battle.
Breakthrough to protect bubs of mums with this common disease
World-first research suggests treating a common chronic illness this way during pregnancy can prevent serious birth complications.
Farmer’s ultimatum: Move to the city or stop treatment and die
The devastated daughter of an Australian farmer is pleading with health authorities not to abandon her dad, just because he lives outside the city limits.
This is Pedro. He might incidentally save the human race
A Chilean alpaca named Pedro could hold the key fighting two deadly viruses in a major breakthrough.
‘Starting to cry’: Prof Richard Scolyer’s update as he fights on
Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has told of how he is cherishing every moment he has with his family after his aggressive brain cancer returned.
I never thought I could be this happy with a brain tumour
A routine tinnitus check turned into something far more sinister for an Australian paramedic and circus performer. But she is hoping her health battle will inspire others.
How to protect yourself from deadly Hendra virus
The re-emergence of the bat-borne Hendra virus in Queensland has raised alarm. Here is what you need to know and how to guard against infection.
Black market fears as critical drug shortage hits hundreds of thousands
Australians who use a certain type of ADHD medication will be forced to use amphetamine-based alternatives, or fork out $200 for non-subsidised drugs.
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