Star rushed to hospital after Ozempic shot
American singer Macy Gray has suffered an Ozempic emergency as another weight loss drug is set to be sold in Australian pharmacies.
Health
Aussie cancer patients forced to pay 500k to save lives
Australia’s medicine subsidy scheme is so crippled by delay a staggering 10,000 patients a year are being forced to fund their own lifesaving cancer treatment.
$3500 a day to give birth with a doctor you’ve never met
A Queensland mum is one of many women who’ve been affected by public maternity wards going on bypass, as they fail to cope with demand caused by private hospital closures.
Private hospitals on verge of collapse; closures begin
Tens of thousands of public patients are waiting more than a year for surgery as the overstretched hospital system is flooded with private patients. See which hospitals are affected and have shut.
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‘17 music tracks in my head’: Mother’s turmoil as ADHD drug ripped from homes
A mother with ADHD has shared her heartbreaking struggle as Australia faces a terrifying medication shortage – leaving her and thousands of others unable to work, study, parent, or function.
Family ‘shattered’ as teen son dies in shock cardiac event
A Queensland community is grieving after the death of a 14 year old who is being remembered for his “loving heart”, “infectious laugh” and the “warmest hugs you’ve ever had”. His final gift to others is expected to save at least six lives.
Lifesaving vaccine for Aussie babies approved
With 12,000 babies hospitalised every year with potentially deadly lung infection RSV, the first vaccine for babies in Australia has been given the green light.
‘Sickening’: Families pay the price in health insurance hike
Private health insurance premiums have climbed again. Find the best deal for your family and your budget using our calculator tool.
‘Volcano erupting under my skin’: Woman nearly loses leg after ocean swim
Doctors told a grandmother she’d need her leg amputated after a bacterial infection from the beach caused it to “look like a piece of beef hanging at the butchers”. Warning – graphic content.
‘She was doing his breathing for him’: Dad’s fight after doctors remove brain tumour
A paramedic was forced to perform CPR on her partner after he started seizing, bleeding from his mouth and eventually had a tumour removed from the front of his brain.
Alarming new nicotine trend replacing vaping
There are growing concerns over the rise in a nicotine replacement product targeting vape-addicted youths. Here is what you need to know.
Up 70 per cent: rural mental health crisis laid bare
The number of farmers seeking mental health help doubled last year, with nearly 70 per cent of those reaching out being men. But there is help at hand.
Emergency investigation after shocking Alzheimer’s discovery
Health experts are convening an urgent meeting after a new study found Alzheimer’s disease can transmit between humans.
‘King Charles effect’: Aussie prostate checks surge
Doctors have seen a spike in Australian men enquiring about their prostate health, less than a week after King Charles took the rare step of publicising his operation to raise awareness.
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