‘Censor:’ Senator defiant over abortion bill
A Nationals senator has accused the Greens of trying to “censor and silence debate” following its calls to pull his controversial abortion bill.
Health Problems
Urgent safety warning for kids’ medicine
Australia’s medicines watchdog says parents should immediately stop giving a popular medicine to kids under the age of six, warning of potential ‘psychiatric’ side effects.
‘No idea’: Australia’s shameful stat laid bare
It’s a common weekend pastime for many down under, but what’s the real cost of this dangerous habit?
Bar, servo on alert after measles outbreak
Patrons of a popular bar have been urged to be on the lookout for symptoms of a potentially deadly viral infection.
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.
Dr’s dark warning over common bathroom act
A gastroenterologist has exposed the hidden risks of ignoring nature’s call.
‘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”.
Warning issued on ‘crass’ abortion debate
The Opposition Leader said while he supported “a woman’s right to choose”, he warned Labor against inflaming further debate on abortion.
‘Be wary’: Major new health warning
A doctor has warned Australians to be on high alert after a new study revealed a concerning health trend.
Massive eye mistake most Aussies make
Alarming research has revealed news no Aussie wants to hear, but it’s come just in time for people to protect themselves for summer.
19yo had a ‘bad headache’ – never woke up
When Livia Wilson went to bed with a nasty headache, her mum thought she had simply “overdone it”. But sadly, she never woke up.
‘Easy’ way to tackle fastest-growing disease
A woman diagnosed with the world’s fastest-growing disease has revealed the ‘easy’ way everyday Aussies can help tackle it.
Killer disease spreading across Australia
The disease has killed five in the last year and could start “popping up” in other parts of Australia.
‘Proud’: Aussie stars reveal new role
Music star Baker Boy and AFL prodigy Daniel Rioli have both taken on an important new role they hope will help make a major difference.
‘Listen’: Plea about issue that ‘touches everybody’
Experts and politicians have gathered to have a “challenging conversation” about an issue affecting households across the country.
Woman dead after eating garden mushroom
The tragic death of a woman who unknowingly ingested poisonous mushrooms has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of foraging.
‘Really did erode trust’: Shock Covid apology
The apology follows a major report into Australia’s response to the pandemic that found trust in vaccination programs has declined.
Damning Covid report sparks $251m disease hub
The centralised disease hub will be tasked with “stress-testing” Australia’s ability to cope with future pandemics and other major health emergencies.
Urgent warning over X-rated issue
A drug that claims to treat a common issue among men poses a serious health risk and should not be taken, a regulatory body has cautioned.
Warning over common laundry item
After a mum claimed it “burnt” her family’s skin, a dermatologist has urged consumers to look out for a problematic ingredient.
‘Entrenched’: Major problem for women
The crushing problem of ‘medical misogyny’ hitting Aussie women has been called out, with the federal Health Minister acknowledging some ‘appalling’ realities.
Little-known reason you’re always tired
A sleep expert has shed light on the unexpected factor that could mean you’re feeling more burnt out at this time of year.
Telling sign your body needs more nutrients
Ever feel like you bruise more easily than others? Or perhaps your nails aren’t as strong as you’d like? A doctor explains why.
Major change to Panadol hits shelves
Consumers will begin to notice the change following a decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Brain scan reveals sleep habit is ageing us
Four in 10 Australians suffer with sleep problems, with poor bedtime habits having a serious effect on the brain, a new study found.
Convict-era disease found in Australia
A case of the rare disease has been detected in Australia, in what some doctors are calling the re-emergence of a ‘cost-of-living’ disease.
Nation eradicates deadly disease
A nation has finally declared victory in a century-long battle against one of the world’s most feared tropical diseases.
Mum’s 4L-a-day water habit ends in disaster
A Queensland woman said she was “slowly drowning herself” with her excessive habit after being told to drink more water.
‘Screaming in pain’: Boy’s horror diagnosis
Aussie boy Cooper Smylie had to learn to walk again after a simple playground fall led to world’s “most painful incurable disease”.
Shock ‘aggressive’ cancer finding revealed
Young adults who develop colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at later stages – and have more aggressive tumours, new research has found.
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