Mum’s raw last photo before brave toddler’s cruel death
A tear runs down a mum’s cheek as she kisses her daughter in what would become their final captured moment before she was taken by a rare, incurable disease.
Conditions
Why it’s thought these weight loss drugs may reduce risk of dementia
A new study has revealed that people on these weight loss drugs had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia, especially among women.
Comedian’s health scare after two days of stomach pains
A comedian has revealed he had to have emergency surgery while on holidays overseas after suffering with these stomach pains for two days.
Swimming legend Michael Klim on chronic health condition: ‘I didn’t act fast enough’
His foundation is giving others hope.
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I don’t want to talk about poo but I have to — this is why
After a tragic accident left him wheelchair-bound, a father-of-one is now fighting for 50,000 Australians who have been ‘ghosted’ by the federal government. Find out why.
Young woman given days to live after shock diagnosis
A young woman has been dealt the devastating news an undiscovered health issue is “incurable” and she has “hours or days” to live.
Can this ‘spit test’ spot prostate cancer signs better than a PSA?
A spit test done at home could be better at detecting prostate cancer than present methods like blood tests. This is what you need to know about it.
My smartwatch started going crazy – I’d been ignoring the symptoms
Brad Butvila had been feeling light-headed and dizzy, but he put it down to being tired due to being a father-of-two. However his smartwatch kept sending him alerts.
Model documented her tragic last days before brain surgery
Top Aussie model Lucy Markovic documenting the lead-up to what was supposed to be life-changing brain surgery. ‘I can’t wait to live life after this whole entire mess’, she posted shortly before she died.
Healthy young woman left paralysed after night out
Out for a night with friends to see a band in Newcastle, a young woman has been left paralysed from the neck down after suffering a sudden stroke. Her friends are now raising funds for her recovery.
Grieving mum’s anger over broken vows after baby’s death
Babies are not being screened for dozens of deadly diseases three years after authorities promised to do so.
My mozzie bite became a flesh-eating ulcer
Chris was bitten by a mosquito and ended up needing antibiotics and surgery. He’s calling for funding to fight the flesh-eating disease.
I thought I only had a hernia – but doctors found a tumour
Father-of-three Peter Giannopoulos saw his doctor for a routine check-up – then came a death sentence. He’s now hoping for a miracle.
How 5 minutes was all it took to end Dawn’s debilitating seizures
Music teacher Dawn Kenny’s seizures get so bad it’s too dangerous for her to drive. But we take you behind the scenes to show how her life could change in just 5 minutes.
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