Urgent health crisis to plague Australia
By 2030, almost 300,000 Australians will be faced with this debilitating health issue, an expert has warned.
Health Problems
‘Really unwell’: Illness set to soar
Peak flu season is months away and flu cases are already 30 per cent higher across Australia compared to the same time last year.
Shock twist in Sydney disease outbreak
Authorities are probing if a person contracted a deadly disease that has already killed one by driving through Sydney in an open top car.
Mum’s fury after baby’s death at Syd hospital
The parents of a baby girl who died at a troubled Sydney hospital alleged the death was “completely avoidable”.
‘Sickly’: Huge call for soft drink tax
Doctors battling Australia’s chronic disease scourge want both major parties to implement a tax on ‘sickly’ soft drinks in a major pre-election wishlist.
Alert as ‘rampant’ parasite infects 110 million
Experts have warned that a tiny parasite can wreak havoc long after it’s gone, with a new study highlighting an alarming trend.
‘Talk is cheap’: Veterans’ plea for election
Two Aussies who served in uniform abroad have spoken up about the election campaign and their hopes for a better mental health future for Australia’s defence force heroes.
One symptom before horror diagnosis
Sydney woman Kristi Parsons was in the prime of her life raising her young daughter when one symptom saw her life change forever.
‘Unimaginable’: Woman births stranger’s baby
An Australian woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby, with experts saying the IVF mistake has opened the door to an unprecedented legal and ethical nightmare.
Charity’s $300k ‘consultant’ bill revealed
A peak charity spent just over 10 per cent of the more than $1m given in donations and grants on research, spending big on consultants and filming instead.
‘Even worse’: Grim warning amid flu spike
An urgent warning has been issued for Australians as doctors fear this year’s flu season could prove fatal.
‘Devastated’: Mum caught in baby mix-up
A Brisbane IVF clinic has apologised after a “human error” saw an embryo placed in the wrong woman, resulting in a healthy baby.
Aussie drops bad habit, 16-year rash vanishes
A woman has revealed how a split decision to give up a three decade old habit has transformed her life, and padded her pocket.
Chilling disease alert for millions of Aussies
A major health alert has been issued for anyone who has visited a major city in the last 10 days after several cases of a potentially life-threatening disease were confirmed.
22yo student floored as video saves her $10k
The young NSW woman left in tears over a medical bill she couldn’t afford has revealed how she’s shaved $10,000 off the costs.
US in chaos as deadly outbreak spreads
A terrifying outbreak is escalating across America – and yet the man in charge of the nation’s health has made a series of baffling moves.
Woman ‘shamed’ by vagina issue fights back
A Sydney woman who had a “feeling something wasn’t right” downstairs has taken matters into her own hands after it left her very isolated.
Warning over infectious disease
Aussies have been warned to monitor for symptoms after a person with a highly contagious disease visited multiple tourist spots in one state.
Star kept incurable STI ‘hidden’ from men
A popular Aussie reality star has revealed she’s been living “in silent” with a condition caught from sexual contact – but is no longer ashamed.
Mum’s warning after teen paralysed at beach
A mum has issued a stark warning to others after her 17-year-old son suffered a horrific and devastating injury while diving at a popular beach with friends.
Hidden sinister threat that killed Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer’s shock death at the age of 65 came after the legendary Hollywood actor battled an insidious disease for the past 10 years.
‘Last resort’: Doctors walk off the job
Hundreds of surgeries will be thrown into chaos after a powerful doctors’ union revealed its “last resort” in an escalating pay dispute.
Gut-wrenching story behind grinning twins
These twin brothers were born identical – but now one is two inches shorter and facing an unfathomable ultimatum due to a “horror” hospital ordeal.
Chilling warning in vaccine expert’s letter
In a swipe at the Trump administration, a top health expert has issued a warning about vaccine safety in his resignation letter.
Man loses 14 teeth because of work
A man has lost 14 teeth after contracting a disease linked to silica dust exposure that’s been “flying under the radar”.
‘Clear link’: Three things you should never eat
Aussie researchers have found a “clear link” between some very popular foods and a devastating illness that’s exploding across the country.
‘Game-changer’: I fixed my sleep in 7 days
Preparing for my wedding and battling insomnia, I took on a seven-day sleep challenge designed by a top sleep expert.
‘Barely 16’: Fury over common medical act
A storyline from a popular British soap opera has been touted as the “most realistic depiction” of a debilitating condition “ever seen” on television.
Woman ‘peeing jelly’ 50 times a day
A party girl shares how her daily drug use shrunk her bladder to the size of a shot glass, leading to more than 50 trips to the bathroom daily.
Urgent warning after measles hospital case
Authorities are urging people to get vaccinated for the potentially deadly virus after dozens of measles exposure sites were identified across one Aussie state.
Big changes after 2yo boy dies in hospital
The parents of a two-year-old who died after a routine visit to a Sydney hospital say the change is a reset of the ‘moral compass’ of the state’s health system.
Chalmers’ huge call on ciggie tax
The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.
Albo declares war on vapes, dodgy cigs
The federal government has declared war on the black market tobacco trade as hundreds of tobacconists pop up in Sydney and Melbourne.
‘I laughed’: 18yo’s reaction to shocking news
An 18-year-old has revealed how she was tested for countless illnesses throughout 2024 until an unusual symptom exposed the devastating truth.
‘Catastrophic’: 38yo’s unthinkable decision
At 8 weeks pregnant, Anna Fenton was faced with an awful decision that she had no idea would ultimately save her from an early grave.
This toilet pic proves we’ve let women down
A NSW mother’s dramatic birth is sadly anything but rare, as her baby’s arrival in a toilet stall highlights a huge problem leaving women traumatised.
Surgeon fined over Nazi penis pic
A surgeon has been reprimanded and fined after sharing a photo of a comatose patient’s penis, which was tattooed with a swastika.
Optical illusion every Aussie must try
Optical illusion billboards are popping up across one major city after shocking data revealed 97 per cent of Aussies reported this concern.
‘Six times higher’: Staggering cannabis stats
A new study has raised urgent health alarms, revealing that marijuana users under 50 are six times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke.
‘Silent killer’: Warning after 21yo’s sad death
A young Melbourne MMA fighter said he felt “amazing” just one day before he was rushed to hospital with a condition that killed him.
Aussie gets last wish weeks before death
An Australian man with a terminal illness got his last wish just weeks before his death after his friend launched a fundraiser to make his dream come true.
X-rated side effect you need to know
It’s a trend that’s taking off on social media and promises health benefits – but an Aussie doctor warns that all is not as it seems.
‘Ground zero’: Deadly outbreak rocks US
A deadly outbreak is wreaking havoc across the US – and the competency of Donald Trump’s new health boss is being put to the test.
Albo pledges $25 cap on major medicines
Anthony Albanese will amp up Labor’s election bid with a huge cost-of-living promise that will bring down the cost of four out of five medications.
Ex-minister reveals huge health scare
A prominent Liberal Party figure and former defence minister has undergone a serious medical operation.
New measles alert for state capital
A health alert has been issued after a traveller returned to a major city and visited several locations while they were infected with measles.
Grim record as hospitals smashed
Hospital emergency departments in one Australian state have been smashed by record ambulance activity as authorities curb “ramping”.
TGA’s warning over Ozempic black market
Authorities have sounded a warning as More Australians are taking desperate steps to find weight loss drugs as pharmacies across Australia are depleted of their supplies.
57% of Aussies want Covid vaccine mandate
Amid a damning report that exposes Australia’s response to the pandemic is a figure that reveals our new view of compulsory vaccines.
Urgent warning five years after Covid
It’s been five years since Covid up-ended the world and threw millions of Aussies into lockdown, and experts warn we’re not ready for the next one.
Man dies from horror mozzie virus
A second person has died this year in one Australian state from a deadly mosquito-borne virus – prompting an urgent health warning.
Worms discovered in brain of 60yo woman
A woman almost died after eating seafood contaminated with worms that burrowed in her brain.
‘Can’t breathe’: Woman’s act slammed
A teen has dived headfirst into sea foam during the cyclone – despite the known health risks.
German spy agency’s huge Covid claim
Germany’s spy agency has released a bombshell new report about the origins of the virus that took over the world.
Common vagina issue is really an STI: study
One in three women will suffer with a common issue that gets worse during intercourse – now new research suggests it’s actually an STI.
Mum’s vaccine warning after death of newborn
A mother is warning Australians to do this one simple thing, as the death of her 11-week-old infant could have been prevented.
‘Mental harm’: Major update on Charlie Teo
A family brought a civil case against famous neurosurgeon Charlie Teo last year claiming damages for mental harm, now there’s been an update.
Urgent hep B alert for mums, bubs
A hepatitis B health alert has been issued to hundreds of mums and children who were admitted to the Nepean Hospital Birth Unit between 2013 and 2024.
Hidden killer lurking in floodwaters
Medical experts have warned residents of a deadly disease lurking in floodwaters and the air that has already claimed almost 20 lives.
Aussie’s ‘selfish’ million dollar idea
After a decade of suffering before finally getting a diagnosis, this young Aussie turned her struggle into a million-dollar business.
‘Blowout’: Vile flight act everyone hates
It’s not just your imagination. Something truly weird and disgusting is going on during flights – and now we finally know why.
Warning over alarming ‘coochie doctor’ trend
Experts are warning to watch out for a “dangerous” new trend flooding social media – as chances are, you’ve “fallen for it” too.
47yo millionaire ‘has penis age of a 22yo’
An American millionaire has claimed to have the same penis age as a 22-year-old after comparing his erectile health to his son.
Tradie loses it over Sheargold’s two words
An Aussie tradie has ripped into former Triple M star Marty Sheargold, revealing the two words he said that made his “blood boil”.
Horror in Melbourne’s drug-riddled suburb
Addicts shooting up in the street, daily assaults and home invasions. This is the reality of life in Melbourne’s “drug Disneyland”. Warning: GRAPHIC
‘Healthy’ mum, 35, dies as cancer rises in Aus
A Melbourne mum has died just six months after being diagnosed with a condition that is on the rise in young people.
Warning after ‘debilitating’ mozzie find
The disease has no vaccine, cure or specific treatment and symptoms can include sore muscles, skin rashes, fever, fatigue and headaches, lasting for weeks to months.
Expert’s reason you’re always tired at 3pm
A doctor has revealed why the afternoon slump happens – and ways to avoid it.
Urgent health alert in major Aussie state
Health authorities have issued a warning for a highly infectious viral illness after two new measles cases were detected in two major Aussie cities.
Newborn dies at Northern Beaches Hospital
A troubled NSW hospital has been hit with a fresh tragedy after a newborn baby died over the weekend.
‘Disneyland for drug users’: Suburb in crisis
A Melbourne suburb has turned into a “Disneyland for drug users”, as a major government agency pulls out due to escalating violence.
Mystery about Trump’s bruises deepens
Donald Trump has yet again been seen with bizarre discolouration on his right hand leading to speculation about his health.
Rare soil-borne disease claims 12 lives
Nine people in Cairns and three in Townsville have died from a rare soil-borne disease, with the flood-ravaged region facing a “record-breaking” surge in cases.
How Albo’s Medicare plan will affect you
The Prime Minister has promised the biggest overhaul of Medicare in decades as the election looms. Here’s how much it would save you.
Stunning new Covid vaccine findings
A new study from researchers at the prestigious Yale University has revealed a previously-unrecognised side-effect of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Tiny dots on iPhones that have ‘changed lives’
People are raving about a “game-changing” new way to overcome an unpleasant yet common condition many of us suffer with in a car.
‘Thank you’: Brave Aussie dies voluntarily
NSW woman Kay Henderson has taken her final breaths surrounded by her loved ones after a lengthy battle with a debilitating condition.
Urgent warning over ‘very infectious’ disease
A traveller with the highly contagious disease visited several locations in Sydney, including a local Westfield and the QVB over the last seven days.
Furious hospital staff erupt after 2yo dies
Staff at Northern Beaches Hospital say concerns were raised about cost-cutting for years before the horrific death of toddler Joe Massa.
Mum forced to give up baby over IVF mix-up
A single woman who got pregnant with the help of an IVF clinic was horrified when she uncovered a horror mix-up after giving birth.
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