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.
Human Body
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.
Bizarre symptom before cancer diagnosis
Parents who tragically discovered their toddler had cancer have opened up about their child’s symptoms prior to diagnosis.
Sassy response to anti-vaxxer’s question
A zinger from Bill Shorten has left an anti-vax senator frustrated over the government’s “refusal” to answer his questions.
New vaccine advice for monkeypox
Australians have been given updated vaccine advice after monkeypox was declared a communicable disease incident of “national significance”.
Napping linked to deadly heart conditions
If you find yourself regularly needing to take a nap, you might be at a higher risk of having a deadly heart condition. But it’s not just a quick kip putting you at risk.
‘Emergency’: Major response to Monkeypox
Monkeypox has been declared a global health emergency, triggering extraordinary measures from the federal government.
Aussie town facing tap water crisis
Residents in a regional town are facing shortages of bottled water, after a contamination warning was issued in the aftermath of the floods.
New Covid strain ‘worst we’ve seen’
Calling the new Covid strain the “worst variant we have seen so far”, a doctor fears the transmissibility and severity of the virus is akin to a much deadlier variant.
‘Significant rise’: Covid-19 cases skyrocket
The World Health Organisation has issued a stark warning about how new variants and rising case numbers pose a real threat to public heath.
Popular ointment recall over contamination
Some products of a popular ointment brand used for dry skin and to treat wounds are being recalled due to contamination.
Why Covid is about to get worse for Aussies
A Covid strain that can evade immunity from vaccination and past infection is expected to take over as Australia’s dominant strain within weeks.
Pregnant protester’s controversial message
A heavily pregnant woman has gone viral after she had three words written across her belly to protest the US Supreme Court’s abortion decision.
Dan’s Covid jab ‘dilemma’
A decision on when Australians could become eligible for a fourth Covid jab has become a ‘real dilemma’ for health professionals.
5 million Aussies with ‘horrendous’ disorder
Revolutionary technology to help women with an “embarrassing” and debilitating disorder is now available in Australia.
’Absolute drivel’: Women definition slammed
Australia’s top health bureaucrat has taken nearly three months to come up with a 78-word definition for a common term.
Brutal opinion has the internet up in arms
An internet user has sparked furious backlash with a harsh assessment of one of the most common past-times.
‘World’s first cyborg’ dies aged 64
Peter Scott-Morgan tried to become fully robotic to extend his life after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017.
Vaping warning after student collapses
A student has collapsed in a Sydney school toilet as a worrying side effect of vaping, prompting a fresh warning for parents.
More monkeypox cases found in NSW
NSW Health has identified a fourth and fifth monkeypox case, making it the third consecutive day of new cases.
100 kids hospitalised with post-Covid illness
More Aussie children have been diagnosed with a rare but potentially life-threatening post-Covid illness this year than the two previous years combined.
‘Truly humbled’: Aussie CEO knighted
The Australian chief executive of a global company has received the highest honour for his response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Concerns about spike in childhood virus
A common childhood virus is on the rise in Australia, but medical researchers are surprised by the strange ways it has adapted.
Why your CT scan may be delayed
Patients off to see a doctor for a CT scan may be asked to have it deferred amid a global shortage of a vital medical tool.
New hope for sweat-stricken Aussies
The much-dreaded sweat patches could soon be a thing of the past, with a new solution on its way to perspiring Australians.
Troubling Aussie Covid trend revealed
Australia’s Covid infection rates are hitting worldwide highs, but new research reveals a troubling trend around stopping the spread.
Woman ‘in love’ with her robot
A French woman has spoken openly about being head over heels in love with a robot she built in a revealing documentary.
Vic hit with flesh-eating ulcer outbreak
Health authorities have warned Australian residents of a mysterious flesh-eating ulcer that is believed to be originating from possums.
Flesh-eating disease found in Melbourne
Two Melbourne suburbs have recorded cases of a flesh-eating skin disease that at first can be mistaken for an insect bite.
‘No one is safe’: Covid myths busted
Experts are sending new warnings surrounding Covid-19 as researchers learn compelling new details about the virus and bust the big myths.
Patient had Covid infection for 505 days
UK doctors may have found the longest Covid infection on record after a patient tested positive to the virus for more than 16 months.
‘Dangerous mutation’: New virus warning
Scientists have found a single mutation that can make zika virus even more dangerous, which they warn the world should be monitoring.
Concern over baffling triple-0 call spike
Details have been revealed about Queensland’s fourth-highest number of triple-0 calls received in a single day.
Australia facing major blood crisis
Australians are being urged to donate blood as national supply dwindles to just 1.5 days’ worth at a critical time of year.
Health boss unable to define ‘woman’
Australia’s top health bureaucrat has been slammed for being unable to answer a simple question in awkward scenes during Senate Estimates.
Scientists discover source of anti-vax beliefs
Researchers investigating the source of anti-vaccination beliefs have discovered that they may be linked to a particular childhood experience.
Why new Covid variants keep emerging
A new subtype of the Omicron variant has been detected in China. “Another one” do I hear you say? This is why it won’t be the last.
Millions ‘complacent’ about Covid jab
Millions of Australians are now considered overdue for their Covid-19 jab, with one age group being singled out for failing to get their booster.
Floods spark debilitating virus warning
Sydney is under threat from a debilitating mosquito-borne disease which has re-emerged after disastrous floods across NSW.
Discovery that could change sex forever
Men are less likely than women to take a birth control pill with side effects, so scientists have created one without them.
Incredible moment for mum who lost baby
A mother whose baby girl died from a rare disease has experienced an incredible moment after years fighting for one thing.
Alarming study about microplastics
Microplastics have been detected in human adult blood for the first time. What are microplastics and what’s the risk?
Australians set for fourth Covid jab
Some Australians will soon be eligible for a fourth dose of Covid vaccination after the nation’s expert panel made a major decision.
Shock details of botched beauty treatment
A devastated Melbourne woman has revealed harrowing details of how a bungled beauty treatment left her body disfigured.
Australia’s major vaccine deal finalised
A major vaccine deal for Australia has now been finalised in a first for the Southern Hemisphere.
Top docs to decide on new Covid rules
This is what infectious disease experts make of the plan to scrap close contact isolation, as national cabinet awaits advice from a committee that will meet today.
Why male doctors are hurting equality
A study asking male doctors to estimate female numbers in the profession has shown up a mistake that could cause “insidious consequences”.
True number of Omicron cases to be revealed
Antibody blood testing is expected to reveal that the true number of Omicron cases in Australia could be five to 10 times higher than reported in the initial wave.
Dangerous Aussie beauty craze
More Aussies than ever are whitening their teeth, but it’s feared they are ‘rolling the dice’ when it comes to DIY products.
Australia home to medical marvel
An Australian hospital is home to a world first device that could save millions of lives and help sufferers of common chronic conditions.
Major change flagged for kids’ vaccines
Health authorities are preparing Australia for a concurrent flu and Covid-19 season, with a major change for children on the cards.
What men did after Shane Warne’s death
The sudden passing of Shane Warne at just 52 from a suspected heart attack has given Aussie men the nudge to take their own health seriously.
Serious warning after senator’s shock death
There has been a serious warning after Labor senator Kimberley Kitching died suddenly aged 52, less than a week after cricket legend Shane Warne.
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