Society

Elle Macpherson was diagnosed with breast cancer after undergoing a lumpectomy seven years ago.
Opinion
Kate Emery

The frightening truth about Elle’s cancer stance

KATE EMERY: I know of two people who opted out of chemotherapy after a breast cancer diagnosis. One of them is dead. The other is Elle Macpherson.

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Sitting all day can cause dead butt syndrome and while the name might make you snicker, addressing gluteal amnesia can help you avoid chronic pain. (Petra Peterffy/The New York Times) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY DEAD BUTT SYNDROME BY JEN MURPHY FOR SEPT. 5, 2024. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED.
Health
The New York Times

Sitting all day can cause dead butt syndrome

The name sounds silly, but the side effects are serious.

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The five-month-old baby is in a critical condition.
Health
Warren Barnsley and Ailish Delaney

Australians warned over outbreak of potentially deadly disease: ‘Terrifying’

‘It can kill within hours, so early diagnosis and treatment is vital.’

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woman, field, sun
Lifestyle
Sarah Di Lorenzo

The Importance of Vitamin D — the sunshine vitamin

SARAH DI LORENZO: Why you should improve your diet and find at least 20 minutes a day to enjoy some time in the sun.

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A review of the Victorian health system found cases of botched surgeries which led to deaths.
Health
Rachael Ward

Swabs left in patients among litany of surgical errors: Review

A review of one of the country's biggest health systems found almost five medical errors a day, such as sponges left in patients, with some causing death.

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A US man is suing an Atlanta hospital for allegedly losing part of his skull following brain surgery. File image
World
Doha Madani

Man sues hospital for allegedly losing part of his skull

The man underwent surgery at the hospital, during which part of his skull was removed — and then allegedly lost.

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Video
Edwina Bartholomew with her kids.
Australia
Edwina Bartholomew

‘I have cancer ... but it’s the luckiest unlucky thing to ever happen to me’

Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew is telling her story in the hopes Aussies, but especially mums, put their health first.

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Elle Macpherson opted not to take her doctor’s advice when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, choosing instead to ‘heal herself’.
Opinion
Jenni Murray

Don’t mess with cancer. Why Elle’s choice was unwise

JENNI MURRAY: Why I’m deeply concerned that other women may be influenced by Elle Macpherson’s decision to reject medical treatment and heal herself. 

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Coffee has become a daily indulgence.
Society

Champagne on ice as takeaway coffee the new indulgence

Many of us prefer a glass of champagne or even a gin and tonic as an indulgence but not so for millennials – who now ‘splurge’ on coffee instead.

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Brian May says his movement has been restricted since he suffered a stroke. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Culture
Grant Tucker

Queen star Sir Brian May opens up on ‘sudden’ stroke

Sir Brian May has shared a health update after he suffered a ‘sudden’ stroke that left his future playing guitar ‘in some doubt’.

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X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk (pictured) has been suspended in Brazil. But Brazilians don’t seem to care.
Technology
The Washington Post

Why locals don’t care that X has been banned in Brazil

Brazil was an early and enthusiastic adopter of Twitter, but when a Supreme Court justice ordered X be banned, the reaction was not what you’d expect.

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Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic will on Thursday announce plans to regulate tech companies designing and deploying AI.
Technology
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Minister flags crackdown on ‘risky’ artificial intelligence

A sweeping Artificial Intelligence Act will be considered by the Federal Government as it moves to rein in the technology’s potentially dangerous uses before they get out of control.

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Video
Elle Macpherson has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer and shunned traditional medicine. File image.
Health
Digital Staff

Elle MacPherson has revealed how she ‘beat cancer’. Here’s why survivors are furious

‘People thought I was crazy but I knew I had to make a choice that truly resonated with me.’

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how bras are vital for women's health and bra tax
opinion
Health
GILL HODGES

Why the Government should cut tax on bras

GILL HODGES: As a radiographer, I see women’s breasts all the time — and one thing I know from the moment I look at a patient is if they’re wearing a poorly fitting bra. 

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Meta vice president and global head of safety Antigone Davis speaks at the inquiry.
Technology
Caleb Runciman

Meta bosses cop intense grilling from MPs over online safety

Meta executives have denied trying to handball internet safety assurances for children to app stores, amid criticism that their algorithms were pumping dangerous content to Aussies on Facebook and Instagram.

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