‘Resilient’ baby Remi set to face his toughest battle yet
At 12 weeks pregnant, Caitlin Grant was told her baby had a one in two chance of having Down syndrome. She decided not to take the confirmation test, but it did reveal a challenge ahead.
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22 broken bones: Rare condition gives teen even tougher fight
Adelaide teen Will Niven was born with a genetic condition that has altered his life — but he now faces an even more intense challenge.
‘Heartbreaking’: Baby’s cancer battle after months of salmonella treatment
Baby Bryson was struggling for months, unable to get over salmonella, his mum was constantly bringing him to the doctor until finally they received a shocking diagnosis.
‘She’s scared’: Mum thought tot had a virus – it was a tumour
Three-year-old Eve Robertson was hallucinating rainbows and stars on the ceiling of her hospital bed after a common virus lead to a devastating diagnosis.
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‘Worst day of my life is coming’: Dad told youngest daughter is dying
Little Hailey Valle has spent the last few years bravely fighting despite her parents facing “red tape” getting her into a clinical trial to give her better odds.
Minister grilled on puberty blocker ban
Pausing puberty blockers is based on “science and concern”, not ideology, the Queensland Health Minister says.
‘Gut said it wasn’t right’: Sudden change mum couldn’t ignore
This Adelaide family thought the sudden change in their daughter’s behaviour was a reaction to their new baby but it was something far more dangerous.
‘You don’t have a choice’: Horror as boy’s skull begins to dissolve
Seven-year-old Dustin Cole-Putland was about to embark on his dream holiday after struggling for months with serious health battles – but then he received a cruel diagnosis.
One reason little Lucy is still alive eight years after grim diagnosis
The Adelaide girl’s mother says there is one “beautiful family” out there to whom they owe everything.
Nightmare for SA parents after routine GP visit
What started as a routine check-up turned into a heartbreaking journey of scans, hospital stays and treatment for eight-month-old Ibrahim.
Puberty blockers: J.K. Rowling backs ban — but they’re legal here
Author J.K Rowling has openly condemned the use of puberty blockers by children after they were banned in the UK but the treatment remains legal in Australia.
‘Why me?’: Identical twin baby amputated after rare diagnosis
Christina Forster said she is preparing for the day one of her twin baby boys asks her “why me?” after a rare condition left him without a leg.
‘I still have nightmares’: Father saves son waiting for ambulance
A father-of-three has told of the moment he saved his son’s life after a horrific medical episode – and then waited 40 minutes for an ambulance.
Albo’s boast after ‘shenanigans’ on new laws
Australia has effectively passed some of the world’s strictest regulations for social media use, which will put teens and social media giants on notice.
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