Grim Aussie-first uncovered in brain scan
Two women who endured decades of brutal abuse have been diagnosed with a disease commonly found in deceased male football players.
Two women who endured decades of brutal abuse have been diagnosed with a disease commonly found in deceased male football players.
A 19-year-old Aussie was put into an induced coma after a bad case of “Bali belly” triggered seizures while she was on holiday with friends.
A substance that’s 100 times more potent than heroin has been detected in Australia, with a spate of hospitalisations after people unknowingly took it.
A new report has revealed four million Australians are unable to afford basic essentials, forcing them into hygiene poverty.
A new report has revealed four million Australians are unable to afford basic essentials, forcing them into hygiene poverty.
An “extremely dangerous” new group of drugs linked to a number of deaths worldwide have made their way to Australian shores.
Just two weeks after walking his daughter down the aisle, Mick Walker was diagnosed with cancer – and then he was told the only treatment was interstate away from his loved ones.
Many people are unaware that they can “audition” a doctor to ensure they meet their needs, and Dr Zac explains why it’s crucial to do so.
The family of a young woman are searching for answers after she lost her unborn baby and died just eight days later.
Gen Zers reveal some of their biggest fears and worries and what they do to overcome them in a new research project. The results might surprise you.
Regulations which allow some participants to claim sexual services will be scrapped in flagged reforms, with the NDIS Minister saying it “doesn’t pass the test”.
Patricia Shea may not be here if it wasn’t for her son’s efforts to persuade paramedics to take her to hospital from her aged care.
A popular kitchen appliance is being urgently recalled from major retailers over fears it could catch fire while in use.
A teenager has died and three others are injured after a car smashed into a tree near Port Stephens.
A 10-year-old Victorian boy has been forced to crawl around his home after funding for his wheelchair was rejected by the NDIS. See the video.
Mikaela Testa has issued a public plea with her millions of fans after being hospitalised for following an extreme diet she found on Reddit.
Doctors were unable to discover what was wrong with eight-year-old Eliyana Salmanzadeh who suddenly lost her ability to walk and mysteriously saw light spots in her vision.
Health fund members will be slugged with a price hike for private hospital care after contract negotiations between a major insurer and a major hospital group broke down.
Dr Ali Sahebi’s talks on psychology have gone viral, amassing more than 400,000 followers on Instagram. Now, he has been barred from the profession.
One state has ordered the mass purge of frozen sperm after an audit found they were at risk of potentially devastating identification issues.
A frightening virus which can turn deadly, particularly in babies, continues to surge in some of Australia’s biggest states.
The ex-Melbourne WAG detailed the “scary moment” she found a lump in her breast, pleading with women to be “diligent” about their health.
Police are investigating after a mum admitted to ending the life of her terminally ill son to stop his suffering, saying “it was the right thing to do”.
A beloved family man and footy player is determined to walk again after a freak bicycle accident while camping left him with no feeling below his neck.
Health authorities have issued a warning for a deadly disease after an infectious traveller visited multiple locations.
Health officials have issued an alert after three cases of the highly infectious disease were detected for the first time since 2022.
The sister of an SA woman who used the state’s Voluntary Assisted Dying laws says she was determined to die with dignity – and with her daughter by her side.
New data has revealed the Covid vaccine and booster rates for every aged care home in Australia. Search and see the worst offenders.
Guidelines to treat the 750,000-plus Australians who have Long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome are more than two decades old. See the plan to fix them.
The popular personality has responded to concerned fans who spotted a worrying detail in her loved-up holiday snaps with her new boyfriend.
The product was found by Product Safety Australia to not have complied with the mandatory standard for baby dummies and dummy chains.
A new study has found a significant portion of people feel 12 years older than their actual age – and there’s one joint to blame.
A former prison guard has launched an appeal after he was jailed for 23 years for sexually abusing 10 inmates, including a pregnant woman.
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.
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