‘Epidemic’: New DIY Aussie game-changing STI test
An Aussie company has developed a new self-testing kit for a sexually transmitted infection, which has been described as an “epidemic” across Australia.
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Huge update after student dies on school trip
A Melbourne private school has been fined $140,000 after 16-year-old student Lachlan Cook suffered fatal diabetes complications while on a school trip to Vietnam.
Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
Major recall for popular kitchen item
A recall has been issued for a popular kitchen product available in several states amid fears of plastic contamination.
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Shortness of breath leads to heartbreaking diagnosis
An SA hairdresser found herself stopping to catch her breath through haircuts — she could never have imagined a few weeks later, she’d receive a life-altering diagnosis.
Baby dies from highly contagious illness
The baby died after contracting the highly contagious infection as the country grapples with an epidemic.
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
Two young Aussies have been hospitalised in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning. Here’s everything we know and what to look out for.
The ultimate healthy fish taco
Dietitian, Alice Bleathman shows you how to prepare healthy fish tacos.
8 signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance
How to tell if you if you are lactose intolerant.
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”.
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