Health

Pop star Jesy Nelson has revealed her twin daughters have been diagnosed with a devastating health condition that means it is unlikely they will ever be able to walk.

Little Mix star reveals twin babies’ devastating diagnosis

Pop star Jesy Nelson has revealed her twin daughters have been diagnosed with a rare health condition that means it is unlikely they will ever be able to walk. 

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Don’t believe these 6 nutrition lies.

Don’t believe these six nutrition lies

If you want to live longer and feel better, stop doing this.

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Ice baths and food tracing are among the wellness trends set to dominate 2026.

The health and wellness trends set to dominate 2026

Wellness in 2026 could see a return to the simple pillars of movement, rest and repair and looking within — specifically to the gut — to unlock physical and mental health and wellbeing.

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Burnout is on the rise among 40 to 50 year old professionals in Australia, according to one mental health expert.

‘Absolutely cooked’: Aussies are working themselves to death

Fantasising about a ‘job at Bunnings’ after a stressful year at the office? You’re not alone.

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An urgent health alert has been issued after legionnaires disease was detected in the Sydney CBD.

Warning as dangerous disease hits major Australian city

Health authorities have urged anyone in the area to monitor for symptoms after three people contracted the potentially deadly disease.

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If you suffer from Rosacea, these tricks could help.

Why this skin issue can get worse with age

If you struggle with this issue, five easy tricks could help you see results.

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Almost every week, it seems, there are stories of newly developed AI models besting doctors.

If AI can diagnose you, why do we need doctors?

The rapid evolution of AI has put medicos on notice: the future is here and they had better get on board or get left behind. 

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A Wegovy pill has been approved by the FDA.

Major development in weight loss management

A semaglutide pill, an alternative to injections like Wegovy and Ozempic, has been approved for use by a major drug administration, welcoming a new era of weight loss management.

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Aussies urged to avoid buying medicines from overseas websites and social media after toxic pills uncovered.

Urgent warning after health pills test positive for poisonous metals

Australia’s medicine watchdog has found several tablets contain ‘extremely high levels’ of mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium.

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Breast cancer awareness event and lead researcher Associate Professor Christine Chaffer.

Aussie researchers make ‘fantastic’ breast cancer breakthroughs

There is more hope than ever for the future of cancer treatment thanks to a game-changing approach.

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A sperm donor has passed on a cancer-causing gene.

Alarm after sperm donor with cancer gene fathers 200 kids

Doctors have confirmed that children have already died as a result of developing cancer.

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An urgent recall has been issued for a Cancer Council children’s sunscreen.

‘DO NOT USE’: Urgent recall for children’s sunscreen

A Cancer Council sunscreen has been urgently recalled after regulators warned it may not provide full sun protection, with customers told to stop using it immediately.

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Patricia has opened up about the worst part of her cancer surgery.

Dismissed by GPs, one decision may have saved woman’s life

When Patricia awoke from having facial surgery she received tragic news. She’s opened up about the worst part of her ordeal.

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Easier to take, just as effective and far cheaper than fat jab rivals a promising new pill is set to shake up the lucrative weight loss medication market.

Cheaper Ozempic-style pill set to take on fat jabs

Easier to take, just as effective and far cheaper than fat jab rivals such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, a promising new pill is set to shake up the lucrative weight loss medication market.

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Paige Suisted (centre) was told she wouldn’t live long enough to be a mum.

Doctors in shock as woman’s terminal cancer disappears

A woman who was told she would never be a mum after doctors gave her months to live, is being hailed a medical ‘anomaly’ after her cancer seems to have just disappeared. 

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