Woman ‘shamed’ by vagina issue fights back
A Sydney woman who had a “feeling something wasn’t right” downstairs has taken matters into her own hands after it left her very isolated.
Health
Warning over infectious disease
Aussies have been warned to monitor for symptoms after a person with a highly contagious disease visited multiple tourist spots in one state.
Tiny sign before toddler’s devastating diagnosis
When two-year-old Marlow Kay developed a black spot on his tongue, his mum immediately wanted it checked out. But she couldn’t believe the diagnosis.
How 5 minutes was all it took to end Dawn’s debilitating seizures
Music teacher Dawn Kenny’s seizures get so bad it’s too dangerous for her to drive. But we take you behind the scenes to show how her life could change in just 5 minutes.
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‘SkinnyTok’ exposed: Inside toxic unhealthy eating trend
A dangerous social media trend that has emerged under the name #SkinnyTok, promoting unhealthy eating and weight loss habits, sparking fears of the impact it could have on vulnerable youths.
Full List: Shock safety scores of aged care homes revealed
Aged care residents have revealed how safe they feel in their facility, with people in more than 200 Australian homes claiming they ‘never feel safe’. See where and how yours rates.
Why I’m not telling anyone the name of my baby
In this chapter of Imogen’s pregnancy diary she reveals how her baby shower went and also why she’s keeping her son’s name a secret until he is born.
Do this 20-second exercise if you look at your phone a lot
If you look at your phone multiple times a day then experts say you should do this simple exercise to avoid a common problem being seen in people aged 16 and up.
Charity’s $300k ‘consultant’ bill revealed
A peak charity spent just over 10 per cent of the more than $1m given in donations and grants on research.
Global outbreak Australia can’t avoid
The global outbreak of a highly infectious disease is causing headaches for Australian health authorities as cases slip through the border.
I felt like I had bugs crawling under my skin all the time
An Adelaide mum who experienced “uncontrollable rage” and memory loss feared she may have early onset dementia – it wasn’t until she spoke with a female GP that she got a diagnosis.
Get fit, quick — The superfast workouts going viral
You may know about the 5-2, but what about 10-20-30? The latest fitness trends are easy-to-remember concepts, but do they really work, asks Peta Bee.
I broke my neck on the footy field — now I’m making a comeback
Last year, Joel Bennett copped a knee in a marking contest and spent six months in hospital. On Saturday, he’ll run out again. This is his remarkable story.
Forget Mediterranean cuisine — here’s the new health diet
For decades, the Mediterranean diet has been held up as a model of nutrition. But this less-heralded cuisine could be equally protective.
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