Bunnings hits back on lead poisoning claim
Bunnings has hit back at claims from union workers they may have been exposed to dangerous lead levels after purchasing products at one of its stores.
Health Problems
Extreme eater, 24, dies as stomach rips open
A young woman in China has died of a suspected stomach tear during a live broadcast of an extreme eating challenge. WARNING: Disturbing.
Urgent warning for illegal ‘sex power’ meds
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning for an ‘extreme’ medicine that could put men with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in serious danger.
‘I love you’: Bindi’s emotional TV moment
Robert and Bindi Irwin united for a special spot on The Project on Sunday to talk up some very big news, with Robert delivering a heartfelt message to his ‘amazing’ sister.
Urgent warning as deadly new drug strikes
A new drug 10 times more powerful than the ultra-deadly fentanyl has been discovered on the streets of a major city and already overdoses are hitting hospitals.
Aussie family ‘torn apart’ over $1.8m bill
A little boy born with a “life-limiting” condition in Perth has been dealt a “heartbreaking” blow from Australia.
YouTuber’s gf dies after eating raw oysters
YouTuber Billy LeBlanc took to Instagram to share his girlfriend Natalie Clark had died after contracting a virus called Vibrio Vulnificus.
Dire reality of Aussie power bill spike
The staggering number of Aussies living in “unsafe” conditions in a bid to keep energy bills down has been revealed in new data, but for some, it’s not an option.
From ‘normal kid’ to needing a double lung transplant
Ruby Payne was a ‘normal, healthy little girl’ until a visit to the GP revealed a life-threatening condition that would see her needing a lifesaving double lung transplant. WATCH THE VIDEO
Real reason you forget people’s names
Dr Zac has revealed the scientific reason for name forgetfulness and has shared effective memory techniques to never blank again.
Warning as Aussies ‘bedridden for weeks’
Doctors around Australia are sounding the alarm as common winter viruses like influenza appear to be growing more potent, leaving some people bedridden for weeks.
‘I was trapped’: My rare disease
For over 20 years, Malini Raj was trapped in a cycle of medical appointments, vague diagnoses, and escalating symptoms — until one day she discovered she had a rare disease.
Major health warning for parents
Health officials are warning parents to protect their children from the flu as millions brace for a season that’s as “severe as ever”.
Grim reason everyone is sick at the moment
If you’ve had a persistent cough lasting weeks, it may not be the flu or Covid but a little-known infection doctors say is on the rise again.
‘Fatal’: Stark health warning to parents
Health officials are warning parents of a concerning rise in a respiratory condition that hits children the hardest.
50yo nearly died after ‘simple’ surgery
A former hairdresser in Victoria was given “hours to live” after her “simple” keyhole operation went dangerously wrong.
‘Little angel’ dies after routine surgery
The mother of a three-year-old girl who died after undergoing a routine operation says her daughter was “too perfect for this world”.
Grim Aussie-first uncovered in brain scan
Two women who endured decades of brutal abuse have been diagnosed with a disease commonly found in deceased male football players.
Drug deadlier than heroin found in Aus
A substance that’s 100 times more potent than heroin has been detected in Australia, with a spate of hospitalisations after people unknowingly took it.
‘Concerning’ number of flu cases
Who is being hit the hardest amid an alarming surge of flu cases in one state has been revealed in new figures.
Why you should audition your GP
Many people are unaware that they can “audition” a doctor to ensure they meet their needs, and Dr Zac explains why it’s crucial to do so.
Shorten vows to scrap sex work on NDIS
Regulations which allow some participants to claim sexual services will be scrapped in flagged reforms, with the NDIS Minister saying it “doesn’t pass the test”.
‘Top five’: Shocking Covid stat as cases soar
A chief health officer says three new varients of Covid are spreading in Australia, as new statistics about the disease come to light.
‘Basically starving’: Extreme diet warning
Mikaela Testa has issued a public plea with her millions of fans after being hospitalised for following an extreme diet she found on Reddit.
Mass purge of frozen sperm in one state
One state has ordered the mass purge of frozen sperm after an audit found they were at risk of potentially devastating identification issues.
Mum admits to killing 7yo son decades ago
Police are investigating after a mum admitted to ending the life of her terminally ill son to stop his suffering, saying “it was the right thing to do”.
Fresh push for soft drink tax
An independent MP is urging the government to introduce a levy on sugary drinks as a diabetes epidemic grips the nation.
Millions warned about deadly disease
Health authorities have issued a warning for a deadly disease after an infectious traveller visited multiple locations.
Why hotel is giving away free rooms
An Aussie hotel has tapped into a new travel trend by rewarding guests with money.
Fresh Covid wave set to wallop Aussies
A new variant of Covid has already produced a bulge in cases, and now experts are warning an even more contagious subvariant will hit Aussies soon.
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