This drug meant I was no longer thinking about food 24/7
People who have struggled with their weight have found relief with a new drug. But then their weight loss ground to a halt.
Health
Eight healthy snacks you should be eating
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that because something is marketed as natural, it’s good. But not all snacks are created equal.
‘Wired’: Real reason you can’t fall asleep
With just one in three of us getting enough sleep each night, experts have weighed in on several things you need to stop doing before bed.
The secrets to surviving a long-haul flight
Cabin crew and doctors reveal the best ways to be comfortable and feel your best after a long-haul flight. See their seven hacks.
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Five questions to ask your child during the school term
It can be a tricky time for kids during the first few weeks of the school year. But there are ways you can make it easier – especially by asking particular questions.
I had a hysterectomy at 20 – it saved my life
At just 20 years, Tahlia Keirs has already gone through menopause twice and had eight rounds of surgery in four years. The results of the final one means she will never have children.
‘Petrified’: Young people urged to quit vaping
Young people who are vaping are being offered a chance to take back control of their health, as 24,000 have already chosen to quit the habit in one state.
‘Petrified’: Young people urged to quit vaping
Young people who are vaping are being offered a chance to take back control of their health, as 24,000 have already chosen to quit the habit in one state.
Coughing fit triggers health nightmare as dad’s life hangs in balance
Father-of-two and avid rock climber Adam Binns suffered a severe medical episode after succumbing to a simple bug — now doctors say he might never fully recover.
The 12 things I wish I knew about IVF
IVF has been the hardest yet most meaningful journey of Angela Ceberano’s life – leading to her “miracle baby boy”. But after doing 20 rounds, these are 12 things she learnt.
The beauty ad rabbit hole we can’t escape
Old cynics like me know it’s all smoke and mirrors but we still spend a small fortune and feel good about it, writes Amanda Blair.
Update after alleged 40-person brawl
A man is fighting for life after he was allegedly hit in the head with a baseball bat during a street brawl, with police looking to speak to up to 40 people.
‘Stop the f***ing noise’: Disturbing attack
A video has revealed the moment a man allegedly struck a younger man in the head with a metal police after telling him to “stop the f***ing noise”.
If this happens during sex – get checked out
A mother-of-three has shared the warning signs she ignored before being diagnosed with cancer – including a sex issue that affects 1 in 3 Aussies.
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