‘Every Aussie facing cancer has our unique spirit’
The Australian spirit is embodied by every person who has faced cancer and difficult decisions, writes Georgina Long.
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‘I feel lucky I’m still here’: One thing I’d change about Australia
Professor Richard Scolyer AO was diagnosed with a brain tumour, but it didn’t stop him fighting cancer. Here, he reflects on what makes us a great nation and what he’d change.
Deadly disease lands in major cities
A major health alert has been issued for two major Aussie cities after a highly-infectious and deadly disease was detected in returned travellers.
‘Insane’ X-ray leaves doctor horrified
An “insane” X-ray has revealed a man infested with hundreds of tapeworm eggs after making a huge error in the kitchen.
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The blood pressure ‘super pill’ that’s changing the game
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‘10-year-olds watching porn’: Social media alarm
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Shortness of breath leads to heartbreaking diagnosis
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Baby dies from highly contagious illness
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State on alert for thunderstorm asthma
Victorians have been put on alert of a high risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma that is about to hit parts of the state.
Surprising antidote for methanol poisoning
Doctors have revealed a surprising treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning.
‘Hostile’: Health experts back social media ban
A letter signed by 120 health experts, including paediatricians, psychiatrists, GPs, dietitians and social workers, is calling on the government to back a bill banning under 16s from social media.
‘Taboo’: Doctors weigh in on a tricky topic with patients
GPs want to do the right thing by their patients, but many still find this “taboo” topic a difficult one to navigate.
Methanol poisoning: What you need to know
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The ultimate healthy fish taco
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