This common drink increases the risk of serious heart condition, study finds
We’ve been mistaking it as a healthy choice
Conditions
The ‘valuable’ test if you have high cholesterol or blood pressure
Want to know your risk of heart disease? This quick test can help, especially if you’ve stopped taking statins.
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
An investigation has been launched after the biopsy results of two breast cancer patients were mixed up in a shocking lab bungle.
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The summer mistake that could kill you
Every year, millions of Australians spend their summer outside with their loved ones, blissfully unaware that one simple mistake could cost them everything.
The summer mistake that could kill you
Every year, millions of Australians spend their summer outside with their loved ones, blissfully unaware that one simple mistake could cost them everything.
The blood pressure ‘super pill’ that’s changing the game
High blood pressure is the leading preventable cause of heart disease but researchers have discovered a new three-in-one super pill that may revolutionise treatment.
Baby dies from highly contagious illness
The baby died after contracting the highly contagious infection as the country grapples with an epidemic.
Women push for access to surgery to reduce breast cancer risk
Many Australian women with a high risk of breast cancer have been forced to wait in limbo for access to risk-reducing surgery. Now they are taking their fight to Canberra.
Teen dead after allergic reaction to brownie
A student with a severe peanut allergy has died after consuming a gluten-free brownie that sent her into anaphylactic shock.
‘Curse stops with us’: Dad’s sad update
A Brisbane father has died a month after being diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition that he dubbed the family “curse”.
Last hope: Why it’s costing me $20,000 a month to stay alive
It’s Jemma Juckes’ last throw of the dice as she awaits a decision on whether a new cancer drug will be added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme. Her life depends on it.
Young family’s baby cancer nightmare
An Aussie family have revealed their heartbreak and horror after their two-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a rare cancer – while still in his mother’s womb.
Australia in grips of record whooping cough epidemic
Australia has broken a grim record with 45,000 whooping cough cases expected by the end of the year – the highest number since the introduction of the vaccine – with two states hard hit.
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