Terror as man dies from the black plague
While you may assume the horror of the ‘black death’ is confined to history books, a man’s sudden death from the plague has changed everything.
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World-first move for gay blood donors
Rules that have restricted members of the LGBTQIA+ community from donating blood in Australia for decades have just been lifted.
Psychedelic drugs trial gets green light
A major Aussie university and ASX-listed company will deploy psychedelic drugs to treat binge-eating in a world-first clinical trial.
‘Hope’: Huge leap in dementia treatment
A breakthrough drug expected to give back years to hundreds of thousands of Australians suffering through a debilitating disease has been approved.
Aussie IVF mum chooses child’s sex
An Aussie mum has sparked a national debate after she travelled to the US for fertility treatment to choose the gender of her fourth child.
Richard Scolyer gives cancer update
Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has provided an update on his battle with a brain tumour.
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.
Cause of ‘toxic’ foam on beaches revealed
Scientists have discovered why a revolting foam washed up on the shores of beaches, killing marine life and causing beachgoers to get sick.
Revolting reason why beaches closed
Surfers have been warned to stay away from a slew of popular beaches after a “weird” and revolting sight washed up on the shore, leaving scores of people sick.
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.
Australian medicine’s historic first
Australian surgeons have completed one of the world’s first life-changing surgeries that doctors say is a “revolutionary milestone”.
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.
‘Innocent’: Ancestry test ruins man’s life
An innocent man’s life was ruined after his father donated his DNA to his local Mormon Church. Here’s why his story should make you rethink taking an ancestry test.
Concerning trend for young Aussie women
It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in one state; however, doctors are turning patients away because of one crucial factor.
‘100pc match’: Jack the Ripper finally solved
For nearly 140 years the Jack the Ripper mystery has gripped the world — and now the brutal killer’s identity has been confirmed by a ‘100 per cent’ DNA match.
Deadly disease lands in major cities
A major health alert has been issued for two major Aussie cities after a highly-infectious and deadly disease was detected in returned travellers.
Urgent warning over deadly disease
A major measles alert has been issued for two Australian states after numerous reports of measles cases, including an infected toddler who visited a shopping centre.
Gruesome find on cute Aussie animal
A gruesome disease which can cause disfigurement has taken root in a popular tourist town – and a cute Aussie animal may be behind the spread.
Parents warned: Fatal disease hits new high
A leading health advocacy group is warning parents a disease that can be fatal to babies and small children has just hit a 20-year high.
Covid origin revealed after bombshell probe
A two-year investigation into the Covid outbreak has revealed where the virus most likely came from.
‘Stay home’: Covid hits ahead of Christmas
Aussies are facing a sharp rise in Covid infections just ahead of Christmas, leading to a warning from health authorities.
Aussies lead new study on deadly event
A new Aussie study aims to uncover more about an event that killed 10 people and forced thousands more to seek medical attention.
‘Trust your gut’: Seedy side to Asian hotspot
Laos is best known for its stunning scenery, friendly locals and wild parties. But the poisoning of two Aussie teens in a bar has shown a seedier side.
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.
Aussie chef’s shock new Trump connection
Controversial chef Pete Evans has teamed up with fellow vaccine sceptic and Trump confidante Robert F Kennedy Jr on a new cookbook for kids.
‘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.
Shock as thousands strip naked in major city
Thousands have stripped naked and converged on a famous bridge all for the sake of art.
‘Three distinct shafts’: Wild penis discovery
A man with three penises has been discovered in only the second ever documented case of the ultra-rare birth defect.
Surprise new role for deadly spider
The deadly venom of one of Australia’s most feared creepy-crawly critters has inspired a surprising new project.
Major breakthrough in the pill for men
Researchers in an Australian lab have taken a major step forward in the development of hormone-free male contraceptive pills.
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