I want to stop being discriminated against
Mia, a 20-year-old university student, took this test to save her life. But it now means she is being discriminated against.
Health
Brekky item ‘lowering risk’ of deadly cancer
A study has revealed that eating one particular item could help lower the risk of bowel cancer — an illness impacting Australians at an alarming rate.
We were shocked to find out we’d need IVF
Carly De Mamiel and her partner Steven Hosking scheduled a fertility appointment to rule out any issues. They were “floored” to find out they would need IVF.
‘No right’: Sister’s anguish over girl’s death
She spoke ahead of the sentencing for the members of a cult-like religious circle after they were found guilty of manslaughter.
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Olympian Cate Campbell reveals how she beat this kind of anxiety
The Olympian has opened up about how she would often sit on the sidelines at training as a young swimmer, too embarrassed to don bathers and enter the pool.
Albo splurges $1.7bn on Aussie health care
Medicare is set to get a major funding boost that will help the nation’s hospitals amid “pressures” on Australia’s health system.
Influencer’s ‘broke’ claim goes viral
Anna Paul’s defence has gone viral for a surprising reason
‘29 per cent’: Surprise discovery in eggs study
Egg-cellent news for egg enjoyers — eating eggs nearly every day may drastically lower your chance of dying, new research has found.
Ban on woman accused of botox ruse
A woman accused of hospitalising three people with unregistered cosmetic injections has been ordered to stop.
How a change in your eye can detect dementia and diabetes
They may be the windows to the soul but it’s now been found eyes can provide crucial insight into the brain, which can potentially help detect diseases like dementia, multiple sclerosis and diabetes.
How does your body compare to your age?
Your “health age” is a good way to check if you need to consider some lifestyle changes. Find out yours. Take our test.
The ‘world first’ contraceptive that doubles as period pain killer
A breakthrough contraceptive that also treats period pain, pelvic pain, fatigue and even headaches is seeking volunteers for a trial of the SA-made world-first medical device.
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