Nadine was denied an emergency C-section. Her baby later died
A mum whose newborn died says she was denied a c-section for hours, recounting the horrifying moment she screamed for help in a Victorian hospital.
Health
Forget Mediterranean cuisine — here’s the new health diet
For decades, the Mediterranean diet has been held up as a model of nutrition. But this less-heralded cuisine could be equally protective.
Big change for single women doing IVF
More people will be able to get Medicare rebates for IVF after the definition of infertility was expanded to include single women and same-sex couples.
Measles alert hits tourism hotspots
A measles alert has been issued across a host of Australia’s busiest tourism hotspots, including Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.
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Full List: Shock safety scores of aged care homes revealed
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Charity’s $300k ‘consultant’ bill revealed
A peak charity spent just over 10 per cent of the more than $1m given in donations and grants on research, spending big on consultants and filming instead.
Why millennials are still living with their parents
Natalie is 35, studying her third degree, and lives at home with her parents. She is one of many millennials struggling to get ahead. This is why the generation is battling.
Woman ‘shamed’ by vagina issue fights back
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Warning over infectious disease
Aussies have been warned to monitor for symptoms after a person with a highly contagious disease visited multiple tourist spots in one state.
Only exercise twice a week? Why it may be a good thing
Are you a weekend warrior who crams all their exercise into the weekend? It might be as good for you as if you’d done it all week.
Tiny sign before toddler’s devastating diagnosis
When two-year-old Marlow Kay developed a black spot on his tongue, his mum immediately wanted it checked out. But she couldn’t believe the diagnosis.
How 5 minutes was all it took to end Dawn’s debilitating seizures
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‘SkinnyTok’ exposed: Inside toxic unhealthy eating trend
A dangerous social media trend that has emerged under the name #SkinnyTok, promoting unhealthy eating and weight loss habits, sparking fears of the impact it could have on vulnerable youths.
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