‘We didn’t know if our baby would come home alive or in a box’
An Adelaide mum is fighting for proton therapy to be a reality in Australia “because I don’t want anyone to go through what I’ve been through”.
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‘Strength, courage’: Dad’s brave battle against fatal disease
A beloved Townsville dad struck down by deadly Melioidosis was meant to celebrate his 50th birthday this Friday — instead, his heartbroken family will gather to say their final goodbyes.
This aspect of the brain may improve in Alzheimer’s patients
For the first time, one part of brain function in Alzheimer’s patients has actually been shown to improve even though they lose their ability to socialise.
10 surprising symptoms that could be cancer
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‘Concerning’ rise of convict-era disease
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‘Highest levels’: Urgent health warning
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‘Disgusted’: Albo lashed for Tourette gaffe
The Prime Minister is facing severe backlash after he referenced Tourette syndrome to mock the Coalition’s shadow treasurer.
‘Insight’: Albo lashed for disability gaffe
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Teen barred from running due to genetic condition
Australia’s athletics governing body has ruled people with dwarfism are not allowed to run long distances in organised events.
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Sex therapy, crystals axed in NDIS revamp
Controversial therapies will be officially off limits to NDIS participants, in sweeping new measures set to take effect within days.
The myths stopping blokes from getting a life-saving prostate check
When Robert Murray uniquely chronicled his health woes with what is today known as prostate cancer, he left his family a life-saving gift. More than 170 years later, we bust the myths about prostate screening.
Warning over ‘worrying reality’ of Aussies having strokes
More than 440,000 Australians are living with the effects of a stroke and experts fear the number will continue to soar without urgent action.
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