‘Worst day of my life is coming’: Dad told youngest daughter is dying
Little Hailey Valle has spent the last few years bravely fighting despite her parents facing “red tape” getting her into a clinical trial to give her better odds.
Health
‘Warning as Bali belly’ spreads to Aussie state
Authorities have confirmed the link between rising rates of a parasitic stomach bug and overseas travel, with one tourist hotspot named as a common culprit.
Minister grilled on puberty blocker ban
Pausing puberty blockers is based on “science and concern”, not ideology, the Queensland Health Minister says.
Expert reveals common school trend
An Aussie psychologist has revealed the best way to help your family deal with an all too common back-to-school problem.
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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.
‘Dangerous’ condition caused by water
An Aussie doctor has issued a warning as a huge trend involving major retailers such as Kmart influences how much we drink.
‘Trust your gut’: Seedy side to Asian hotspot
Laos is best known for its stunning scenery, friendly locals and wild parties. But the poisoning of two Aussie teens in a bar has shown a seedier side.
Urgent safety recall for JB Hi-Fi product
A popular product sold at JB Hi-Fi stores between January and October has sparked serious safety concerns.
Millions of Aussies to lose key health cover
Millions of Aussies could soon be left without health cover after insurers and a major private hospitals operator couldn’t come to an agreement over fees.
Phenergan warning: What parents need to know
An over-the-counter medication popular with young families has come under a new health warning. This is what you need to know.
Women push for access to surgery to reduce breast cancer risk
Many Australian women with a high risk of breast cancer have been forced to wait in limbo for access to risk-reducing surgery. Now they are taking their fight to Canberra.
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