Health

Sophie Russell wanted to stop taking the class B drug but found it difficult because it was ‘very easy’ to buy using smartphone apps.
Health
Richard Marsden

My daughter who took ketamine ‘knew she’d die’ from it

A mother has warned about the easy availability of party drug ketamine after it ‘destroyed’ her daughter’s life before her tragic death at 20. 

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Parents Tyler and Kelly Binnington with their daughter Ella at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Health
Hannah Cross

Major study to help Australians looking to start families

A groundbreaking Australian study has helped prospective parents discover whether they might pass on a severe genetic condition to their children.

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ANITA BHAGWANDS: I once counted how often I looked at my own reflection in a single day when I’m feeling low: 57 times. Clearly, that’s not normal.
Opinion
Anita Bhagwandas

Why I check my reflection 57 times a day

ANITA BHAGWANDS: I once counted how often I looked at my own reflection in a single day when I’m feeling low: 57 times. Clearly, that’s not normal.

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Don’t like needles? Scientists have developed an Ozempic skin patch that does the job just as well but with none of the discomfort.
Health
Mail On Sunday Reporter

Don’t like needles? An Ozempic patch could soon be available

For one in ten users of the weight-loss drug Ozempic, the weekly jabs can be traumatic and painful. Scientists have a solution.

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New data reveals sitting at your desk all day may put you at greater risk for heart disease, even if you work out in your spare time. File image
Health
Madeline Holcombe

This work habit is killing you. And you can’t counteract it in your spare time

Scientists have recommendations on how to combat the issue.

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Video
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones are among 10 people believed to have fallen ill after consuming cocktails laced with methanol while on holiday in Laos last week.
Australia
Lucy Mae Beers and Molly Magennis

Family’s heartbreaking statement as teen fights for life in Thailand

Two Melbourne teenagers on a ‘dream getaway’ became gravely ill after they drank cocktails laced with methanol.

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MAX PEMBERTON: This controversial condition - also known as the ‘manopause’ - is a result of low testosterone, and has inevitably attracted a lot of sniggering debate.
Health
Max Pemberton

Is your man grumpy? He may need hormone replacement therapy

MAX PEMBERTON: This controversial condition - also known as the ‘manopause’ - is a result of low testosterone, and has inevitably attracted a lot of sniggering debate.

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Video
Arianna Maragol was just 16 months old when she died after being found unresponsive at a childcare centre in Sydney.
Australia
Rhiannon Lewin and Annie Pullar

‘Unacceptable’: Demands for inquest after childcare death

At 16 months old, Arianna was placed in a cot at a childcare centre. Three hours later, she was found unresponsive.

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Time to ramp up the effort ahead of Christmas.
Wellbeing
CNBC

Winter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

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Michael J Fox (pictured with wife Tracy Pollan) was diagnosed with Parksinson's disease in 1991. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Staff Writers

Michael J Fox shares ‘hard’ update on health battle

Actor Michael J Fox has shared a rare update on his battle with Parkinson's disease.

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Video
Baby Matilda was helped by donated breast milk.
Health
Jennifer Bechwati, National Health Editor

The national shortage no one knows about

It’s better known as ‘liquid gold’ and has the potential to save the lives of babies in need but there’s a shortage across Australia that some are desperately trying to fix.

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Australians 14 and over can use the Chart Your Fart app to take part in the CSIRO’s gut health study.
Science
Aaron Bunch

'Chart your fart': Call for Aussies to track gas habits on new app

Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their farts using a phone app for a gut health study.

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A major change for cigarette packaging is set to come into effect. Stock photo
Australia
Dominique Tassell

Major change coming to cigarettes to deter Aussie smokers

The change comes 12 years after plain packaging was introduced.

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Video
Ingredients for the healthy foods selection. The concept of healthy food set up on wooden background.
Health
Joe Rossiter

Forget carrots — here’s the latest superfood to boost vision

A new study has found that eating just two handfuls of this superfood daily could boost your vision in old age.

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Video
Radio star Jackie ‘O’ Henderson admits to Nat Barr her biggest fear about going public with her addiction battle
TV
Caleb Taylor

Jackie O Henderson reveals biggest fear about going public with her addiction battle

Henderson sat down with Sunrise host Nat Barr just weeks after admitting she had been secretly addicted to painkillers, sleeping pills and alcohol for three years. 

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