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The hidden sign a child’s concussion will have ongoing effects

Almost a third of children who suffer a concussion can have ongoing symptoms but doctors have had no way of knowing who is at risk — until now.

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MENTAL HEALTH - Woman suffering from stress or a headache grimacing in pain. Senior woman with migraine feeling unwell. Portrait of an attractive senior woman with a headache, feeling pain Picture: Istock

Gender Pain Gap: women’s pain ignored and dismissed

The Nurofen Gender Pain Gap Index Report reveals that more than half of women surveyed believe they’ve had their pain disregarded, compared to only 48 per cent of men

Nicotine pouches are being marketed to young people as an alternative to vaping and smoking. Supplied

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Alarming new nicotine trend replacing vaping

There are growing concerns over the rise in a nicotine replacement product targeting vape-addicted youths. Here is what you need to know.

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Teenager Nathan Fernandes , Mum Queen FernandoÃs and Dr Nelson Low. Nathan Fernandes collapsed in pain and spent the next 18 months housebound, barely able to walk and certainly not able to play soccer - he was a champion athlete.Mum Queenie took him to multiple doctors and specialists but no one could tell Nathan what was wrong and what was causing his excruciating calf pain. Queenie turned detective and worked in collaboration with Monash Children's Health Head of Paediatric Plastic Surgery Dr Nelson Low to discover that Nathan, now 16 and in Year 11, had a rare conditio n where the tibial nerve was compressed in his calf. Picture by Wayne Taylor 22nd February 2024

Mum turns detective to help find cure for son’s mystery illness

When her son collapsed on the soccer field and couldn’t walk for 18 months, a desperate Ferntree Gully mum took matters into her own hands to solve the medical mystery.

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ATTN DO NOT RUN BEFORE July 23Ã.. Sonya Leeding holds a photo of her late husband, Detective Senior Constable Damian Leeding, It's for a story, running July 23, looking at the fact just over half of Australian families are saying ÃyesÃ to their loved ones becoming organ donors when asked. Sonya consented to her Damian becoming an organ donor and he was able to donate both kidneys.

Question fewer Aussies are saying ‘yes’ to

Australia’s organ donation consent rate has plunged in recent years. Here, families who’ve said ‘yes’ share how their tragic losses had lifesaving outcomes for others.

Emily Griffiths-Jones checks the height of Mia Swiecinski ,5, her son Lenny Jones,5, and George Lingley also 5 at Halewood Park Friday,July,7,2023.Picture Mark Brake

Land of the Giants: Why Aussie kids are getting taller

Aussie youngsters are getting taller, new data shows. But why are today’s kids on average taller than their parents and grandparents, and will future generations keep growing?

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More doctors will soon be able to prescribe medical abortions

The rules have changed

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Chief Nutrition Officer Mandy Sacher and students having lunch at the MindChamps Preschool Mascot. Picture - Chris Pavlich Photography

Childcare sugar shame: Kids fed up to 16 teaspoons a day

An investigation into menus at a number of childcare centres has found that some include up to 16 teaspoons of sugar a day. See five typical menus and their sugar content.

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An increasing number of new dads are experiencing perinatal depression. Image: Getty

Perinatal depression doesn’t only affect new mums

Dads are at risk too

Kourtney Kardashian is embracing her new body shape. Image: Instagram.

Kourtney Kardashian addresses weight gain comments, loves her ‘little IVF body’

‘Obviously, my body’s changed’

"We need to relieve pressures on parents by countering myths around perfect child rearing," comments Catherine Wade. Image: supplied

Should parents be entitled to a burnout retreat?

It’s time to take a time out

Free abortion care and long-acting reversible contraception services to all ACT residents. Image: Getty

ACT becomes the first state to offer free abortions

Safe, non-judgemental and cost-free

Dr Deb Cohen-Jones answers all your questions about ore-pregnancy. Image: iStock.

Ask a Female GP: What things should I do before I start trying for a baby?

Yep, there’s some prep

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Ask a Female GP: ‘How do I check my fertility?’

The clock is ticking

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