The Aussie hairdresser helping kids suffering from alopecia
After losing her hair at age 5, hairdresser Holly is helping other families struggling with alopecia.
After losing her hair at age 5, hairdresser Holly is helping other families struggling with alopecia.
One state will consider a radical plan to end smoking forever in a massive bid to stop young people from getting addicted to nicotine.
A child who just returned from an overseas trip with his family has contracted measles, leading health authorities to issue an urgent warning.
Adelaide-based former Australian of the Year James Muecke says he is devastated by the death of his mate, British TV doctor Michael Mosley.
A spike in dangerous measles cases – including a baby boy rushed to hospital – has health experts worried SA is dangerously close to falling below the herd immunity net.
Children and teenagers in one state have been hit with “unseasonably high” infections of whooping cough and pneumonia.
A doctor will inherit millions of dollars after winning a legal challenge by the Salvation Army and the patient’s two friends.
A doctor will inherit millions of dollars after winning a legal challenge by the Salvation Army and the patient’s two friends.
A viral video has revealed life in Australia is ‘the hardest it’s ever been’ for one generation – sparking a fiery debate about who has it worse.
An Aussie YouTuber has revealed the surprising reason he fled the country to live in the UK, and why he believes Down Under is a “nanny state”.
A doctor’s appointment could become cheaper for residents in one state after an Australian-first $189m budget measure.
This is the story of three women whose lives were derailed by a condition their doctors wouldn’t even believe existed, writes Jess Adamson.
A young woman who was addicted to vapes has opened up about her addiction battle and revealed the moment she knew she had to kick the habit.
Pfizer has been slammed in a new lawsuit that accuses the firm of making false claims and hiding two major vaccine risks.
A growing number of young Aussies are considering undergoing cosmetic surgery on their genitalia – and there’s a “damaging” reason why.
A top US doctor is pushing for a tobacco-style “warning label” on social media platforms to help protect the mental health of young kids.
A rare and deadly disease caused by a “flesh-eating bacteria” is on the rise in a tightly-packed nation of 125 million people.
2GB radio star Chris O’Keefe has revealed his own personal health battle with a debilitating disease that affects 10,000 Aussie kids.
Drug reform advocates have demanded the NSW Premier commit to an election promise, issuing a terse message to Chris Minns ahead of Tuesday’s state budget.
Popular YouTuber Vaping Bogan has decided to call it quits on Australia and take his family to the UK after government changes to vaping laws. Here’s why.
The young woman has opened up about her health battle in the hopes of inspiring others.
A worryingly high number of Australians risking serious health problems from not getting enough sleep, experts warn.
Emergency services have provided a tragic update about a missing man after a father and son were rescued from a capsized yacht.
A surprising number of Aussies are opting not to pack their bags for a trip overseas, as crime fears and visa headaches loom large.
Right now there are billions of organisms living in your body. And there’s something you need to know if you ever have a parasite.
Palliative care nurse Cindy Grundy has looked after countless patients in the final moments of their lives. Here’s what she’s learnt about living.
Fears over a rise in online misogynistic content influencing young men will drive a new national campaign against the impact of social media on domestic violence.
It’s usually a middle-aged problem, but more men in their sexual prime are seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction – and an Adelaide sex doctor blames a rising habit.
A 22-year-old has opened up about how she transformed her life after developing a secret addiction many young Aussies are falling prey to.
A new generation of drug dealers has emerged in Australia, with the “stereotypical dodgy looking guy” no longer the norm.
Mounting evidence shows the vaccines were rushed, less effective than you’d expect of a jab and – in some cases – dangerous, Caleb Bond writes.
The hellish suffering of an 85-year-old man at the hands of two aged care workers has been revealed.
A beloved Australian artist and winner of the Archibald prize has died aged 103.
Health ministers across Australia have written a furious demand to Anthony Albanese to resume public hospital funding negotiations.
A simple test can determine the level of toxic plastic chemicals you have in your body – but be prepared for a shock.
Patricia Ritchie watched her son beat cancer twice. Now she’s fighting a stage-four battle of her own – and doesn’t have much time.
A woman dubbed the “world’s hottest” scientist revealed she’s been diagnosed with a potentially “deadly” infection while travelling.
One state has reported another rapid increase in influenza cases, prompting warnings ahead of what is expected to be a “severe” flu season.
The social media giant’s head of global music partnership said he had just completed the Sydney Half Marathon when he realised something was wrong.
There are calls to take a bold step against cocaine in Australia with recent revelations showing the war against it is all but lost.
There are calls to take a bold step against cocaine in Australia with recent revelations showing the war against it is all but lost.
Thousands more children are expected to be able to access public allied health services.
Thousands more children are expected to be able to access public allied health services.
The plant, which is used in drugs given to babies to stop excessive crying, could be toxic.
Katelyn Ellery was attending a regular 20 week ultrasound when doctors noticed something wasn’t quite right with her baby’s heart.
Aussie doctors have delivered a scathing verdict on the Covid response, from misinformation about the virus to the “failure” of the vaccination program.
Australians battling cost of living increases will get a hip pocket boost when changes to health fund subsidies take effect next month. See how much you could save.
The forgotten generation is being diagnosed with more cancer than their parents and grandparents, a new study has found.
The US slashed the limit for forever chemicals in tap water this year to a fraction of Australian standards, and serious testing gaps have now been exposed.
Katie Lees was a fit and healthy young actor who “didn’t need the vaccine”, but took it to “do her bit”. Thirteen days later she was dead.
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