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Health

DECEMBER 2016

"I'm 26-years-old and I've never been drunk. And yes, I mean never."
Connie Johnson's "rant" about the cruel reality of cancer is being shared by thousands.
2016 has been a tough year. But here are 22 wonderful things that happened.
Stop saying you have 'bad cramps'.
A never-released George Michael song has been leaked by his partner Fadi Fawaz.
"I never thought I would turn down sex - until now."
The best (and worst) ways to beat mosquito bites.
Measles outbreak fears after fourth Sydney case in three weeks.
Here's what to do if you get caught in a rip.
Freelee the Banana Girl has confessed to having plastic surgery and a porn addiction.
6 things you can do right now that will make you happier.
George Michael gave away his money in secret and didn't want his generosity to be known.
The brilliant ways swimming in the ocean can benefit your health.
'Clean sleeping' has turned bedtime into a competition and I am going to win.
'I was diagnosed with anorexia on Christmas Eve.'
The survival guide for healthy eating during the festive season.
Step aside, coconut water. There's a new delicious superfood in town for 2017.
Cannabis, PMS and how it could soon help treat everything from stomach cramps to mood swings.
Trying to apply sunscreen to your back when you're alone is impossible. Until now.
How to make Christmas easier if you're living with an eating disorder.
A mum and dad's crushing letter: "Every breath Imogen takes is a breath for our dead son."
"I've become the first woman in my family to beat cancer."
New safety advice issued for combined oral contraceptives after review into pill and blood clot risk.
12-year-old girls breaks her neck after being told to dive into a pool during swimming lessons.
"I never wore sunscreen. Until one conversation changed everything."
Is sleeping with a fan on really bad for your health? We have the answer.
Breast implant cancer much more common than previously thought.
The warning signs your social media use is having a bad impact on you.
Thousands followed Julia Watson's cancer battle. Now it's over, her family needs our help.
The four cancer checks all women should be adding to their calendars.
Painkillers with codeine won't be available over the counter from 2018.
Almost every successful woman Mamamia met this year meditates. Here's why.
The gender pay gap isn't just bad for women's bank accounts, it also affects their health.
Asthmatics to benefit from $130 million drug subsidy
A gynaecologist has been forced to explain why leaving fruit inside your vagina is a bad idea.
Mental health support 'always' available even over Christmas, Beyond Blue says.
How long-haul flights can ruin more than your holiday.
This Dad threw a party for all the kids who never receive party invitations.
First 'three-person baby' given the go ahead and could happen by the end of 2017.
Lorraine Burnett was forced to have her leg amputated after a blister on her foot wouldn't heal.
Ultrasound technician guilty of groping female patients
Sam Frost defends herself after being skinny shamed by fans.
Science says men have been shafted of the penis bone most mammals have, and it's all our fault.
How to stay cool during a heatwave.
Autism linked to lack of vitamin D during pregnancy, study finds.
Kendall Jenner's dermatologist knows why you always get back acne.
What your skin wants you to know before you step into the sun.
Michael Buble's son is on his way home for Christmas after his first round of chemo.
Climate change means workdays need to change during heatwaves, public health official warns
Five women trialled 'period underwear'. This is their verdict.
Is your love of sparkling water truly bad for you? We've got the answers.
Gigi Hadid says she is suffering from Hashimoto's disease.
Here's how you can keep one step ahead of thunderstorm asthma.
I Quit Sugar author Sarah Wilson: "I personally eat sugar every single day."
Nicki Minaj has been labelled 'insensitive' over her latest Instagram video.
Woman suffering late stage ovarian cancer had one dying wish. NRL star Beau Ryan made it come true.
Sit less, move more: why Australia doubled its exercise guidelines
Feeling tired? Young women among those most at risk of iron deficiency
Something incredibly beautiful has come out of watching Embarrassing Bodies.
Frequent pubic hair removal linked to STIs, study finds
Thunderstorm asthma shows too many people with asthma missing vital treatments.
A fitness model is sharing devastating photos of her battle with ovarian cancer.
'A Ventolin inhaler could be the best $7 you ever spend, even if your child doesn't have asthma.'
Emergency health alert: NSW asthma sufferers warned ahead of potentially deadly thunderstorms.
Forget botox, we're all about Notox - the alternative that doesn't involve needles.
Labiaplasty is on the rise, but it doesn't always give women what they want.
Thunderstorm asthma warning for Victoria as weather heats up.
In one last hurrah, the Dolly Doctor has answered our burning, grown-up questions.
Eight gifts that’ll guarantee family fun this summer holiday.
Do you know the signs of heat stress?
Thunderstorm asthma: Be alert but not alarmed as hot weather, cool change forecast.
The new children's fitness trend that has parents divided.
The Veronicas have some choice words for those criticising their bodies.
Who knew? The secret to a flat tummy lies in your bed.
Five fast, veggie-filled recipes for your family.
How might MDMA be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder?
Women in Queensland are funding abortions through Facebook donations.
"I almost lost my baby to SIDS."
Sarah went off the pill after six years and her life changed in ways she could never have imagined.
Aussie invention 'almost immediately identifies cancerous issue' to aid breast cancer surgery.
The Biggest Loser host Fiona Falkiner's bathroom trick is one we could all learn from.

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