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Professor Richard Scolyer finishes his 250th Parkrun in Haberfield. Photo Jeremy Piper

‘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.

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Paige Footner had the best of both worlds working as a paramedic and a professional circus performer on the way to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe -- but now has had to halt all her plans to remove a brain tumour from her head. Picture: Supplied.

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.

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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.

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BCM News 5/4/06 Ritalin, similar to that used by students at Narangba Valley State High School picGiulioSaggin

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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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It's time to talk about perimenopause

Why conquering perimenopause is the next big health revolution

It’s time to conquer our hormones.

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Nicolette Neofitou developed breast cancer after waiting 10 months for a preventative mastectomy that was delayed by Australia's out of control public hospital waiting lists. The 24 year old from Melbourne knew her BRCA genes meant she had a 72 per cent chance of developing breast cancer but the delay to her elective surgery meant she had developed triple negative breast cancer in the time she was waiting. HOLD FOR WEDNESDAY. Picture: Ian Currie

I got cancer while waiting for preventive surgery

A Melbourne teacher tried to eliminate her risk of cancer by opting for a preventive mastectomy but a delay in treatment meant she developed the condition while waiting.

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Bernard Namok is the host and producer of Yarning Disability

How man who had to learn to walk again is empowering others

A Cairns-based storyteller who had to learn to walk and talk again is now helping to empower First Nations people with disabilities.

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Achiever maximum pleasure when suffering from endometriosis. Image: iStock.

5 tips for maximum pleasure when suffering from endometriosis

Covering all bases, for solo and partnered play

Chloe Hayden has hit back at Marvel Stadium after Harry Styles' Friday concert in Melbourne.

Chloé Hayden calls out Harry Styles’ concert staff for discrimination

‘Flying its woke flag and ticking the disability box is where its values begin and end’

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia

‘While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis’

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Chloe Hayden. Image: Steven Chee/DLM

Chloé Hayden on being ‘different, not less’

Plus, what drives her day-to-day

Young female sitting at home holding a cup of tea while putting her hand in her stomach

The ovarian cancer symptoms your GP may miss

Women under 50 are being urged to be more vigilant for signs of ovarian cancer – the highest cause of cancer deaths in Aussie females. See what to look for.

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Researchers identify new possibilities for aspirin. Image: Unsplash

Could this supermarket drug be the solution to ovarian cancer?

Researchers think yes.

The biggest killer of women in Australia is not what you may think. Image: Unsplash

Call for women to remain vigilant over ‘silent’ health disorder

Being tired can mean more than just a bad night’s sleep

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