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The dentist visit that shattered a family’s world
After months of toothaches and mouth pain, this married father-of-two was referred by his dentist to an oral specialist – what came next was a “traumatic” discovery.
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Royal family turn to Australians for answers on killer genetic disease
This cruel disease claimed the life of a much-loved royal prince. Now, Australians are helping find answers.
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The pros and cons of a daily polypill for over-50s
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New hope for Aussies with painful condition
Australians suffering from a debilitating illness have scored a huge win in a major development.
Wrong woman operated on in shock cancer test swap
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Urgent health alert in major Aussie state
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