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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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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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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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FLORENCE GREEN: I’m naturally chubby so I’m taking weight-loss drugs — but I’ve been lying to my friends and husband about it.
Opinion
Florence Green

Why I’m lying to everyone about taking weight-loss drugs

FLORENCE GREEN: I’m naturally chubby so I’m taking weight-loss drugs — but I’ve been lying to my friends and husband about it.

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When we drink alcohol, it is absorbed by the mucous membrane that lines the stomach and intestine. It then passes into the bloodstream, which carries it around the body, including to the brain, liver and kidneys.
Health
Pat Hagan

The new pill that could stop you getting drunk or hungover

You might well think that it sounds too good to be true – a pill that means you can enjoy alcohol without suffering any harmful side effects.

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THE WASHINGTON POST: Sitting for long hours is bad for our health. Standing up may not be much better, though.
Health
The Washington Post

Your standing desk isn’t making you any healthier

THE WASHINGTON POST: Sitting for long hours is bad for our health. Standing up may not be much better, though.

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A chemical found in wine could help prevent bowel cancer.
Health
Kate Pickles

Could your glass of red save your life?

A glass of a nice red can leave you feeling a pleasant glow. The positive vibe, however, could last a lot longer and even be a life-saver as a chemical found in wine could help prevent bowel cancer.

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The federal government will spend more than $174 million on a vaccine to protect infants from RSV. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Andrew Brown

Free vaccine flagged for pregnant mums and babies

The scheme is estimated to help keep some 10,000 babies out of hospital each year.

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It's still unclear which US astronaut who returned to earth in October needed medical treatment.
Science
Marcia Dunn

NASA ISS astronauts tight-lipped after ‘medical issue’

Three US astronauts who returned from the International Space Station are remaining tight-lipped about an onboard ‘medical issue’.

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Anti-aging enthusiasts are turning to this drug to help extend their lives—can it work? A longevity doctor weighs in.
Health
CNBC

Can this drug really help extend your life?

Anti-aging enthusiasts are turning to this drug to help extend their lives—can it work? A longevity doctor weighs in.

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Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.
Health
William Ton

Dire warning as Australia deals with worst outbreak of deadly cough in decades

About 130 people are diagnosed with the highly infectious lung disease each day.

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Healthy avocado toast and eggs are the perfect start in a diet aiming for ketosis.
Lifestyle
Sarah di Lorenzo

The best diet to achieve your summer health goals 

The key is to think about getting to a healthy weight as a goal which doesn’t just help you look good, but actually benefits your overall health.

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SAMANTHA BRICK: My husband has started taking Ozempic and I never could have imagined the impact it would have on our relationship and social life.
Opinion
Samantha Brick

My husband started taking Ozempic. We nearly got divorced

SAMANTHA BRICK: My husband has started taking Ozempic and I never could have imagined the impact it would have on our relationship and social life. This is my advice to any couple about to embark on the fat jab ‘journey’ together...

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