‘We thought it was the flu, then our little girl wouldn’t wake up’
Parents of five-year-old Indiana thought she just had the flu, but soon discovered it was much worse. Now they’re urging others to know the signs of the rare brain condition.
Conditions
I exercised and dieted but nothing worked. I’ve since discovered why
Grandmother Sandra French, 67, has had her life changed after paying $100,000 for surgery to help her with a cruel disease. The procedure isn’t available publicly because it’s deemed cosmetic.
It took just 30 minutes to change Zara’s life with this treatment
Aussie families are spending thousands on this overseas treatment for their children. But now it’s been offered locally for the first time.
‘My mobility is compromised’: Michael Klim gives health update
A no longer bald Michael Klim debuted a dashing new look as the swimming legend bravely spoke of the latest developments in his health battle. See the video.
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How a change in your eye can detect dementia and diabetes
They may be the windows to the soul but it’s now been found eyes can provide crucial insight into the brain, which can potentially help detect diseases like dementia, multiple sclerosis and diabetes.
Brave bub’s ‘battle scar’ all that’s left after beating rare condition
A 12-month-old boy will forever have a battle scar to show how he and his loving parents made it through gruelling surgery to overcome a deformed skull and rare birth defect, as he crawls around chasing his brother.
Elderly and sick miss out on this vaccine due to extreme cost
Elderly people are being urged to get this one-off vaccine to protect against a deadly virus. But many can’t even afford it.
How new asthma treatment may get rid of wheezing and coughing
A new technology that helps treat asthmatics is hoped to be a step towards the “holy grail” of respiratory medicine and available next year.
The four things you can do now to delay dementia
People who took part in a world-first program that involved making changes in these four key areas experienced major benefits expected to delay dementia’s onset.
‘I donated my kidney to a stranger to save my husband’s life’
When her husband needed a new kidney, Karen Jones-Pidgley donated hers to a stranger so she could save his life.
If you’re asking people to repeat things you need to do this
A third of hearing loss cases are preventable – and experts are worried that 77 per cent of Aussies aren’t doing this one check up every year.
Why you must check the brand of toothpaste your kids use
Parents are being let down by outdated and ineffective guidelines on fluoride toothpastes for small children, dentists claim.
Urgent warning over deadly disease
A major measles alert has been issued for two Australian states after numerous reports of measles cases, including an infected toddler who visited a shopping centre.
Worrying impact of smoking on nature’s ‘alarm system’
For the first time, Australian researchers have revealed how exposure to smoking may cause a deadly lung disease, harming protective proteins meant to ward off infection and cancer.
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