Mystery condition leaves young woman in ‘debilitating’ health fight
It started with a virus, now this 23-year-old SA woman is bed-bound and doctors investigating what’s caused her life-altering health condition.
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‘I was sexually assaulted. I’m now teaching my 7yo son consent’
Sexual assault survivor Jas Rawlinson is on a mission to teach young people about body boundaries. She says it’s never too early to start.
Puberty blockers paused in one state
One Aussie state has put a temporary hold on children accessing puberty blockers after a child considered too young to take them was given access.
‘I donated my kidney to a stranger to save my husband’s life’
When her husband needed a new kidney, Karen Jones-Pidgley donated hers to a stranger so she could save his life.
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‘Hostile’: Health experts back social media ban
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‘Taboo’: Doctors weigh in on a tricky topic with patients
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Methanol poisoning: What you need to know
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The ultimate healthy fish taco
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8 signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance
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Aussie author dies after ‘long Covid’ battle
A well-known Australian author has died suddenly after returning to work from three years off due to “vaccine induced long Covid”.
UK professor rips Aussie Covid ‘madness’
A UK expert has slammed Australia’s Covid response, describing lockdowns as “total madness” and claiming vaccines were ineffective.
‘Surprise diagnosis left me 24 hours for a life-changing choice’
A routine check-up after gastric band surgery was the beginning of a series of unexpected health shocks for this 22-year-old Adelaide woman.
ICU angels: nurses who care for the most critically ill
It is one of the country’s busiest ICUs providing care to more than 3000 critically ill patients a year but Royal Melbourne Hospital nurses say they are “the lucky ones”. See what happens behind the scenes.
One thing you should do every morning
It’s part of the morning routines of countless Aussies – and now, a doctor explores whether using it does more harm than good.
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