New trend emerges in Covid deaths
A clear trend is emerging in Covid deaths and 2024 could mark a significant milestone in the progression of the virus, new data has revealed.
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Terrifying clip of first bionic man released
Video shows Elon Musk’s first human Neuralink brain chip patient playing chess “by thinking” as “telepathy” controls game.
Warning after dangerous virus detected
A dangerous and contagious virus has been detected in a passenger on a Jetstar flight between two of Australia’s biggest cities.
Australia’s massive cancer breakthrough
Australia is on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate one type of cancer as a public health concern.
US woman’s warning about Australia
An American influencer has issued a stern warning to travellers while visiting Australia this week.
Wild effect women’s tears have on men
Experts have revealed the shocking real reason some women will burst into tears during a fight with a man.
Scientists kill cancer with a ‘jackhammer’
It’s called nanomechanical therapy, and it could be an alternative form of treatment to chemo.
Tragic story behind mum’s urgent plea
A cancer survivor who gave birth to her stillborn baby boy has shared her story so other lives can be saved.
‘Serious risk’: Warning on dodgy China pills
The TGA has issued warnings about dodgy pills being shipped to Australia from China, with one product including ingredients that have been banned since 2010.
Aussies warned of Christmas drug shortages
After a year of nationwide drug shortages, Aussies will still have to go without a range of critical medications this holiday season.
Shock moment twins find out DNA truth
Aussie sisters Renee and Jasmine took a DNA test that revealed their whole life has been a lie.
Urgent recall of Chemist Warehouse product
Health authorities have issued an urgent recall for a trusted health supplement sold at Chemist Warehouse.
Elderly warned as new Covid bomb explodes
Health officials are urging elderly Aussies to get booster shots as one state confronts a brutal new Covid wave, with cases jumping 50 per cent in just one week.
Popular fruit’s remarkable health ‘benefit’
A common item sold at supermarkets everywhere could help combat an awful disease that affects 400,000 Australians every year.
Next ‘absolutely catastrophic’ pandemic
Prominent scientists have sounded the alarm on a potential ‘catastrophic’ new pandemic that could ravage the world in the near future.
7k more cases linked to DNA lab bungle
A second independent inquiry into how one state runs its forensic DNA testing has been ordered after more botched samples were revealed.
‘Go back’: Near-death experiences are ‘real’
A groundbreaking study suggests the phenomenon of a near-death experience is not a dream or delusion, but “another dimension of reality”.
Massive win for Covid vaccine scientists
Two scientists that developed technology that led to mRNA Covid vaccines have won the Nobel Prize in medicine.
Suburbs hit by flesh-eating virus
A flesh-eating bacteria is spreading through Melbourne, sparking warnings from health authorities for residents to remain vigilant to signs of infection.
Outbreak of virus that kills 75% of people
A virus that can kill three quarters of the people it infects has been detected in India, sparking an emergency response.
Shocking find about Aussie diets
Australians aren’t eating nearly enough vegies and continue to drink too much, new research from the CSIRO has found.
Terrifying find in op-shop donation bin
An op-shop worker has been left terrified after discovering a real human skull inside one of the store’s donation bins.
Aussies urged to get another Covid jab
Australia’s immunisation advisory body says those most at risk should receive yet another Covid-19 vaccination booster.
8cm worm pulled from Aussie woman’s brain
An 8cm worm has been pulled alive from an Australian woman’s brain during surgery in what’s believed to be a world-first.
‘Everybody’ asked to take new Covid vaccine
A new Covid vaccine “that works” against the latest variant is on the way and “everybody” will likely be asked to take it, Joe Biden says.
Major step after ‘serious’ DNA failures
A major milestone has been passed in rebuilding Queensland’s DNA testing scheme after an inquiry found “serious” failures.
Crucial detail in deadly mushroom case
A forensic toxicologist has explained an important detail in the process to test for mushroom poisoning that may hamper investigators.
Oldest Aussie, 111, shares secrets to long life
Australia’s oldest person, an Adelaide great-grandmother, has shared her tips to long, happy life ahead of her 111th birthday.
‘Distress’ after embryos infected in hospital clinic
A major metropolitan hospital has confirmed several embryos were infected with bacteria at a fertility clinic.
Fatal crash victim’s selfless final act
The family of a man who died after a horror motorcycle accident have revealed his selfless last act to people in need, including a sick baby girl.
Breakthrough on why some of us dodge Covid
In a medical breakthrough, Aussie scientists have cracked why some people appear immune to Covid, paving the way for better treatment.
Wild reality of needle-free vaccines
A potentially “game changer” lab aiming to deliver needle-free vaccines could just be a few years, with multiple clinical trials currently underway.
Garlic kills Covid with ‘99.9 per cent efficacy’
A world-first study reportedly shows certain Australian garlic varieties kill Covid and the flu with “99.9 per cent efficacy” – but not everyone agrees with the findings.
‘Strange’ Covid figure leads to shock claim
Like many Australians, Xin Yin Ooi found herself “obsessed” with weekly Covid updates — but then she noticed something strange.
Paralysed man walks again using his mind
Researchers have done the impossible — gifting a paralysed man the ability to walk after more than a decade after a spinal cord injury.
‘No secret’: Packer’s $7m gift
Billionaire James Packer has made a multimillion-dollar donation to a cause that’s very close to his heart.
Three-parent baby born in big breakthrough
One of the first babies created from three genetic parents has been born with pioneernig technology.
Cocaine-like drugs found in Aussie wastewater
Scientists found seven new psychoactive substances in our wastewater over the last three years, including new drugs which mimic MDMA and cocaine.
Major twist after bombshell face mask claim
A controversial study into Victoria’s mask mandates has been dinged by the scientific journal that published it after widespread backlash.
Prime Minister’s bold ‘penis’ declaration
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a bold claim about penises amid an ongoing debate over transgender issues.
Elon Musk wants killer drug legalised
Elon Musk is calling for the legalisation of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, arguing that would reduce the amount of harm done.
Weird broken escalator effect explained
Ever wondered why it feels so strange when you walk on an escalator that’s not moving? Dr Karl explains why.
‘Horn’ man’s surgery goes horribly wrong
A man with a horn protruding from his head has died after an untrained person tried to sever the growth with a red-hot instrument.
Pfizer’s $64 billion bet on ‘huge’ technology
Pfizer is spending $64 billion on a game-changing technology to tackle a “devastating” illness that will affect “one in three people”.
Why you may not get your medicine
Patients could develop “serious infections” or worse because of a major national issue that has medical experts worried.
One type of job making you binge eat
Researchers have found those on rotating shifts eat worse, and eat more, compared to regular daytime workers.
Leaked WhatsApps expose sinister Covid plan
The UK’s former Health Secretary plotted to “deploy the new variant” to “frighten the pants off everyone”, leaked messages show.
Covid vax maker ‘strangled with belt’
A scientist behind Russia’s Sputnik Covid vaccine was reportedly strangled to death with a belt in the latest of several mystery murders across the country.
New magic pill could ‘cure’ hangovers
A new study has found people who binge-drink may benefit from taking a pill an hour before getting boozy.
New findings rock fierce Covid debate
One of the most divisive debates during the pandemic, concerning the effectiveness or otherwise of face masks, is still raging years after it began.
Aussie scientists make ‘crazy’ Covid discovery
Aussie scientists have made an incredible find that could explain why some of us get sick and even die from the virus, while the rest of us are fine.
No one can stay in this room more than 1hr
This room at Microsoft’s headquarters in Washington holds a Guinness World Record — and no one has been able to stay inside longer than an hour.
Urgent warning about tanning product
Experts are warning Aussies to stay away from a ‘Barbie drug’ tanning product popular on Tiktok, with warnings for those who use it.
Deadly bacteria spreads in Australia
Strep A has killed at least 37 children in the UK since the start of September.
Disturbing act sweeping Covid-hit China
Devastated mourners have been forced to burn their own dead loved ones as China’s virus crisis worsens after the nation decided to abandon its ‘zero Covid’ approach.
World’s worst Covid-19 outbreak confirmed
China’s top health authority has confirmed the country’s current outbreak is, by far, the largest the world has ever seen.
We got so many things wrong about Jesus
We get a lot of things wrong about Jesus – and what He did and didn’t do. But before Christmas we should ask ourselves one key question.
‘Can’t speak’: Doctor’s explosive vax claim
Dr Kerryn Phelps has called for greater research into Covid vaccine injuries, warning doctors have until now been scared to “speak out”.
Top doctor’s bombshell vaccine revelation
Dr Kerryn Phelps has broken her silence about a “devastating” Covid vaccine injury, slamming regulators for “censoring” public discussion with “threats” to doctors.
Urgent warning as mozzies invade gardens
Mosquito populations are exploding across Australia, with experts warning some are carrying a debilitating virus. Here’s how to get them out of your yard.
‘Disgracefully misleading’: Pfizer CEO rapped
A Pfizer chief executive has been reprimanded by a pharmaceutical watchdog for making “misleading” statements about Covid vaccines.
Urgent recall for popular cold and flu product
Consumers in three states have been told to return a line of popular medicinal products following a production error.
How to avoid falling victim to ‘horrible’ disease
People have been urged to take care dealing with soil and potting mix after the concerning rise of a potentially fatal disease.
Shocking spike in urgent care wait
Wait times are increasing for urgent medical care in Australia, where it’s becoming harder than ever to find a GP.
Woman could ‘cure cancer’ after 12 tumours
The case of a woman who survived 12 different tumours could help scientists develop new treatments to to combat cancer.
‘Silent killer’: Worrying Covid effect found
Researchers at an Australian university have discovered a previously unknown effect Covid appears to have on the human brain.
210 million Chinese in brutal lockdown
China has plunged 210 million people in lockdown as two “highly contagious” strains of Covid-19 threaten to cause an outbreak in the nation.
Triple murderer hacks off his penis
A death row inmate in Tennessee has cut off his own penis with broken glass after prison guards denied him a food package. WARNING: Graphic content
Urgent health warning for new TikTok trend
Health experts are urging Australians to avoid alternatives to one essential health product that’s gone viral on TikTok.
‘Weird’: Mystery new drug hits Australia
An unknown drug has been detected for the first time in Australia, with fears it could be more dangerous than what’s already on the black market.
Insane lie after Pfizer exec’s admission
After a “scandalous” admission by a Pfizer executive testifying before parliament this week, there is one massive lie being told to everyone.
Pfizer boss makes ‘scandalous’ admission
A Pfizer exec has made a frank admission during a parliamentary hearing, with one representative describing it as “shocking, even criminal”.
Biggest myth about low-sugar booze
Women are being misled by a “health halo” surrounding low-sugar alcohol, with a study warning consuming them can prove risky to drinkers’ health.
Five viruses that could cause next pandemic
From common infections, to mosquito-transmitted viruses that could turn deadly, authorities have been advised to prepare against these five virus families.
All you need to know about mystery virus
A leading infectious diseases expert has offered reassurance to Aussies concerned about a mystery virus.
Incredible hair loss treatment re-emerges
It’s been used as a topical treatment for years, with little to no results. But now, dermatologists are looking to prescribe it as a tablet.
Australia’s Covid response savaged
Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been lashed for failing to meet its targets in a new bombshell report.
Why Dan is teaming up with Albo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews have joined forces to make a major announcement.
Charlie Teo performing surgery in Spain
A year after strict conditions were placed on him in Australia, the controversial neurosurgeon once considered a ‘miracle worker’ has popped up in Spain.
WHO asks public to help rename monkeypox
The World Health Organisation is renaming monkeypox amid concerns the name could be considered discriminatory — and is asking for suggestions.
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