‘Old-lady issue’ hitting young Aussies
A horrifying condition usually seen in elderly people is now hitting Aussies in their 20s and 30s, with an expert revealing the chilling cause.
Health Problems
’Toxic’ car act could give your kids cancer
One in six Aussies are potentially putting their friends and family at risk thanks to nasty chemicals left behind by a common dirty habit.
‘Infested’: Horror find in Sydney cinema
A fun trip out to a Sydney cinema went sour when one unlucky patron made a grotesque discovery as she was about to settle in to watch a movie.
Unusual sign newborn was gravely ill
A mother-of-three has revealed the unusual sign that her youngest child was suffering from a deadly illness.
Brekky item ‘lowering risk’ of deadly cancer
A study has revealed that eating one particular item could help lower the risk of bowel cancer — an illness impacting Australians at an alarming rate.
Four big dementia risk factors revealed
It is our greatest health fear and now experts have revealed what we can do to ward off dementia.
Call for alcohol delivery curfew
Following the death of a 30-year-old from alcohol poisoning, a coroner is calling for curfews for booze home delivery.
Man’s horror ahead of 30th birthday
The man was gearing up for his birthday celebrations when he failed to return his partner’s calls.
‘Worried’: Aussies’ alarming sleep trend
Groundbreaking new research shows many Aussies aren’t getting a good night’s sleep – and a huge number are turning to a worrying trend to cope.
If this happens during sex – get checked out
A mother-of-three has shared the warning signs she ignored before being diagnosed with cancer – including a sex issue that affects 1 in 3 Aussies.
Call to drop cigarette prices amid ‘war’
As the price of smokes skyrocket, so too has violence and shootings linked to the growing black market trade.
‘Not a good sign’: ‘Risk’ from everyday item
A viral Instagram video has sparked panic about the safety of a very common item millions of us just can’t live without.
Chilling discovery after aborted Covid trial
A man who took part in the University of Queensland’s aborted $1b Covid vaccine trial faces a “distressing” reality four years on.
$573 million package for Aussie women
A pre-election promise from the Albanese government has dangled a $573 million package in front of the noses of Australian women.
‘Traumatising’: 23yo’s warning over act
A 23-year-old woman has revealed how a common act landed her in the emergency room, labelling it “traumatising”.
Brain scan proves death-bed phenomenon
Doctors have made a groundbreaking discovery about humans in an image taken during a neurological scan took an unexpected turn.
Stark warning as ‘flu-like’ disease spreads
A dangerous infectious disease that spreads from animals to humans is escalating, prompting a new health alert.
Ban on woman accused of botox ruse
A woman accused of hospitalising three people with unregistered cosmetic injections has been ordered to stop.
Cost of keeping bulk-billing clinics open
Bulk-billing GPs have walked away with more $2m in payroll tax rebates in just three months as part of a bold plan to keep clinics open.
‘Oh s**t’: 20yo dies instantly from party trick
A coroner wants change after a young mother of two died at her child’s birthday party from a common trick many wrongly believe is “harmless”.
‘Unhinged’: Scary TikTok trend exposed
Some influencers claim this one simple step could ease a lot of health issues, including bad breath and snoring – but is it safe?
Chilling truth about iconic Aussie food
Like countless Aussies, Lucie Morris-Marr’s family loved their snags, bacon and ham – until she made a horrifying discovery.
‘Drugged-out’: War erupts over luxe rehab
Locals in an idyllic country town have declared war on operators of a luxury rehabilitation centre that charges patients $25,000 per week.
Australian of the Year winner’s huge move
Professor Richard Scolyer, the renowned scientist co-named Australian of the Year, has made a huge announcement about his future at the Melanoma Institute of Australia.
How you can access paracetamol from today
New rules for Aussies looking to buy one of the country’s most popular medications have taken effect today.
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
‘Not pleasant’: Horror find in water tank
Aussies are being warned to check their water tanks after a horrible discovery in one led to health concerns.
‘Warning as Bali belly’ spreads to Aussie state
Authorities have confirmed the link between rising rates of a parasitic stomach bug and overseas travel, with one tourist hotspot named as a common culprit.
‘Insanely embarrassing’: Kitchen item error
The authors of study that sparked warnings over a common kitchen item have admitted they made a mistake in their research.
Kmart’s $25 dupe of $150 ‘game-changer’
This tool is quickly becoming a must-have for those dealing with menstrual cramps, and you won’t need to fork out the big bucks.
Grim hands of man who ate only meat, cheese
You might want to think twice about adopting this popular diet after weird “yellow nodes” started emanating out of one devotee.
‘Will soon spread’: New ‘threat’ facing planet
Renowned experts have sounded the alarm over a horrifying new deadly threat that is rapidly spreading across the globe.
Ominous cancer link to popular Sydney oval
A popular sports ground on the doorstep of the famous SCG was quietly ripped up and resurfaced recently. Here’s the dark theory behind the council’s abrupt move.
One thing to do if you’re always sick
Are you always getting sick? An Aussie doctor has revealed the surprising tricks you need to know.
Spot on fingernail led to cancer diagnosis
The mum has spent eight years plagued with cancer fears and discovered she had terminal brain cancer weeks before giving birth to her fourth child.
47yo dad’s shock ‘penis contest’ with teen son
A tech millionaire famed for undertaking wild experiments in a bid to “not die” has published “intimate” details about his son.
‘Insane’ X-ray leaves doctor horrified
An “insane” X-ray has revealed a man infested with hundreds of tapeworm eggs after making a huge error in the kitchen.
Carer’s record fine after choking death
An NDIS provider has been hit with the highest-ever civil penalty by the Federal Court against a provider after a man choked to death.
If you need to poo in Bunnings – this is why
Something strange is happening at Bunnings stores across the country, prompting a Sydney doctor to explain the bizarre phenomenon.
‘Too tight’: Grim bowel cancer sign exposed
A woman who developed a change in her sleeping habits has urged others not to ignore the worrying health symptom.
Nation confirms deadly virus outbreak
The virus causes a highly infectious fever with a fatality rate that can reach close to 90 per cent.
Major move to give mums free vaccines
Expecting Aussie mums will be entitled to a free vaccine to protect their children from a dangerous virus, as part of a major government health shake-up.
Doctor’s chilling six-word threat
A sinister, whispered warning from a doctor left Aussie model and actor Amelia Tang convinced “they were going to let me die”.
5yo critical after crushed by parking meter
A five-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after a disused parking meter fell on him.
Mum charged with drugging 1yo baby
A high-profile mum has been charged after she allegedly gave her one-year-old child “unauthorised” medication to gain online followers and donations.
Warning over shower habit most Aussies do
There are warnings over an increasingly common act that occurs in the bathroom as it is not only filthy, but also dangerous too.
Teen ‘drank himself to death’ at Xmas lunch
Horrific details have emerged about how a 16-year-old Australian boy was allowed to “drink himself to death” over Christmas lunch with his family.
Cause of famous couple’s shock split revealed
A beloved celebrity couple left fans “distraught” when they suddenly broke up last year – but now the real cause of the split has been revealed.
Why BMI could be a thing of the past
A new approach to detecting and treating obesity could help in the prevention, management and treatment in adults and children living with obesity, new research says.
Sex toy ‘dragged through body’ in MRI scan
A report detailing the moment a 23-year-old woman’s MRI scan goes horribly wrong has gone viral, leaving many in disbelief.
Beloved DJ dies after fall in Bali
A beloved DJ and internet model is being remembered as a “shining star” by her grieving family following a fatal fall in Bali.
‘Get checked’: Grim bowel cancer sign exposed
A woman who developed a change in her bathroom habits has urged others not to ignore the worrying health symptom.
25yo’s boobs suddenly grow uncontrollably
A Melbourne mum has opened up about living with a rare condition that causes her breasts to grow at an accelerated rate.
Fears as new outbreak spreads
Terrifying images shared on social media have raised fears of another deadly disease outbreak. But how worried should we be?
City’s move to cut vaping
An inner-city council is eyeing a bold move to cut out vaping amid a worrying new trend.
Dark truth about virus ripping through China
A worrying new respiratory virus is reportedly overwhelming hospitals in China. But some experts say there’s an even bigger problem staring at us down the barrel.
‘Very real concerns’ for Perth, WA
The AMA has raised concerns about an “influx” of 150 trainee doctors from India who are slated to arrive in Perth this month.
Kids injured in horror boating incident
Two children have been rushed to hospital after their “biscuit-style” inflatable crashed in a horror incident on a busy lake.
Grim truth behind $3000 per day job
Mass resignations are set to hit a profession already suffering critical shortages, with one state offering over $3000 per day and still unable to fill roles.
New mystery virus claims rock China
Officials in China have hit out after unverified videos claimed to show hospitals being overrun by patients with flu-like symptoms.
‘One million cases’: Shock hidden Covid toll
Covid caused nearly 40 million excess deaths around the world, but another disturbing hidden cost of the pandemic has been revealed.
Grim figure exposes bulk-billing reality
One of Labor’s biggest political boons might not be as mighty as Anthony Albanese hopes, as his government gears up for this year’s federal vote.
‘20 minutes’: Bleak new smoking study
We all knew smoking was bad. But a new study has revealed just how much damage you’re doing to yourself with each cheeky cigarette.
Mum’s dire warning over ‘common’ illness
WARNING: GRAPHIC. A mother has issued a warning after her son came home with a common illness that left her with a glass stint in her eye.
‘On the rise’: Late-night ritual ruining lives
Doctors are warning those guilty of a bad habit that’s booming in popularity to be careful, as it can seriously damage our brains.
Sinister reason behind mum’s backache
When Lauren Jolly, 39, felt a dull ache in her lower back, she thought it must be because she had moved house.
‘Concerned’: State hit by ‘mutant’ virus
Hospitalisations in one Australian state have rapidly doubled due to a new “mutant” strain of the Covid-19 virus.
Aussie diagnosed with ‘suicide disease’
A woman has opened up about what it is like living with an extremely rare condition known as “suicide disease”.
Night-time sign you should never ignore
A doctor has explained a sound that as many as 70 per cent of us hear when we get into bed — and the sign it may be a problem.
State’s major warning over mozzie risk
Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued a major warning over viruses spread by mosquitos, less than a week after a similar issue across the border.
‘My baby had a crooked smile. Then she died’
A devastated Aussie family has revealed the one subtle sign they noticed in their baby girl that saw her die just months later.
Breakthrough could ‘reverse’ Alzheimer’s
Scientists investigating Alzheimer’s have made a key breakthrough that could pave the way to slowing or even reversing the disease.
Huge new feature coming to AirPods
One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.
Warning over spike in Aussies with red welts
An Aussie insect expert has shed light on why there’s suddenly a huge uptick in the number of people suffering with bites in summer.
Stark warning as flesh-eating disease spreads
A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria – suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal – is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.
Common Aussie mistake is cooking your eyes
A terrifying video shows the extent of how a common mistake all Aussies have made can ‘slowly cook’ your eyes.
Warning over deadly mosquito virus
A state health agency has revealed a list of council areas at risk of a deadly mosquito-borne virus that kills almost a third of people diagnosed.
Aussie scientists make huge Covid discovery
Researchers developing Australia’s first mRNA Covid vaccine say they may have solved the one of the biggest problems with boosters.
Deadly disease arrives in Aussie state
A health warning has been issued after a two-year-old boy who travelled through multiple Australian airports tested positive to a deadly disease.
Sad truth behind smiling Aussie’s Xmas pic
A young woman has revealed how she was forced to completely give up her autonomy after her “asthma” turned out to be something much worse.
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