Illness
‘It is a public health threat just like alcohol’: Marijuana dependence linked to higher risk of suicide
Patients with cannabis-use disorder died at almost three times the rate of the general population. Young adults are most at risk, a new study has found.
- Roni Caryn Rabin
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Kyle Sandilands reveals second aneurysm
Days after the shock jock told listeners he needed immediate surgery for a brain aneurysm, doctors have informed him that he has a second one in his chest.
- Brittany Busch
Central Coast residents told to boil water after testing detected bacteria
An alert issued by Central Coast Council said samples from the drinking water supply contained E. coli bacteria.
- Kate Aubusson
‘Like a thunderclap’: What to know about brain aneurysms and their symptoms
While Kyle Sandilands attributed his brain aneurysm to “cocaine abuse and partying”, experts say there’s a lot more to know about the condition.
- Brittany Busch
Kyle Sandilands to undergo ‘immediate brain surgery’
The radio shock jock revealed live on air that he is suffering from a brain aneurysm and needs life-saving surgery.
- Jessica McSweeney and Brittany Busch
Worrying bird flu strain undisclosed by US after Trump orders WHO exit
A US government memo ordering a halt to communication with global health bodies has concerned scientists as a strain of bird flu is detected in California for the first time.
- Jessica Nix and Gerry Smith
Deadly paralysing bacteria linked to bogus Botox in Sydney
Three people have developed symptoms of a rare but life-threatening paralysing illness after suspected fake Botox injections at a Sydney home, prompting health authorities to warn the public against receiving anti-wrinkle injections from unauthorised practitioners.
- Kate Aubusson
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Their arms, legs and throats start randomly swelling. Then scientists ‘engineered’ a precision treatment
The swelling started with almost no warning, then seven-year-old Fiona Wardman’s hand ballooned like a rubber glove hooked to a tap.
- Liam Mannix
Sweeping study finds 42 health conditions Ozempic can improve – and 19 it makes worse
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic can help people to lose more than a fifth of their body weight and have been linked to a range of other health benefits, but also some concerns.
- Joe Pinkstone
This Perth office is encouraging naps at work. Here’s why yours should too
Ever wished you could duck somewhere for a quick kip at work? Staff at this Perth workplace can, and the results may surprise you.
- Claire Ottaviano
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