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Health

OCTOBER 2017

The 'tampon replacement' that means you can have mess-free sex during your period.
Women can be psychopaths too, in ways more subtle but just as dangerous.
"Please, hand out anything other than lollies to the kids trick or treating tonight."
How often should we be going to the toilet per week?
The reason you're not dreaming as much as you used to when you go to sleep.
A rare condition caused this woman's baby bump to grow 'inside'.
"I had no idea I was so unique." Michelle Bridges on her pregnancy.
Five claims about coconut oil debunked.
When Kirsty's nipples started to leak, it was the first clue something was very wrong.
Glenn and Sara McGrath on the horror birth of their two-year-old daughter, Madison.
'When the doctor said those words I already knew exactly what it was. I went numb.'
'I thought my growing belly was just weight gain. It was far more dangerous than that.'
'I'll never forget the way a technician delivered my unborn child's Down syndrome diagnosis.'
Lisa was told her breathing struggles would stop once her pregnancy was over. They didn't.
"You're so young": What it feels like to be diagnosed with an 'old person's cancer' at 20.
If you are considering having cosmetic surgery, an expert gives her five tips on knowing who to trust.
After becoming a birth and end of life doula, Imogen Bailey is now running women's circles.
Designer Stella McCartney is sharing the brave and beautiful stories of women with breast cancer.
Pink Hope creator Krystal Barter: "Here I was, 25, a young mum with no breasts. But I didn’t have cancer."
"My doctor suddenly suggested I get liposuction, and I had no idea how to react."
Jane Flemming's GP asked she get a mammogram due to menopause. Then they found something.
Can liquid eyeliner cause a sinus infection? An investigation.
We know your secret: A third of vegetarians eat meat when they're drunk.
My child has glue ear – what do I do?
Why Tiffiny Hall refused a lucrative offer weeks after giving birth.
The controversial, extreme diet some women are using to fall pregnant.
Mum melts the internet with her genius, pain-free hack for removing splinters.
Why Sarah Wilson lives out of a backpack at Airbnb homes despite being worth millions.
CULT BUY: If you can't get to sleep this magical pillow spray might help you nod off.
Howdy, summer: Here’s how much sunscreen you actually need to put on.
Frances Abbott has weighed everything she's eaten for three months.
The important reason we need to stop telling our kids to "sit still".
In horrifying news, researchers have discovered the mind still works after death.
Serious question: Can a birth control implant get lost inside your arm? A doctor explains.
The sign that told Sophie Cachia she needed to take her baby daughter to the hospital.
Mum's genius hack for getting her baby to take medicine has been shared 120,000 times.
Tuula Vintage's desperate plea for her daughter: "We currently have $202 between us."
Kate is a dietitian and a mum, she's regularly 'food-shamed' for what she feeds her kids.
An image that captures the difficult reality of being a hairdresser has quickly gone viral.
Brigid Delaney tried the 'keto' diet - and noticed a bizarre side effect.
The striking image that shows what 28 years of sun damage can really do to your skin.
Mums like Rhonda are paying up to $10,000 just to have a birth that is a 'dying art'.
'How 11 words from my son made me realise I had a problem with alcohol.'
'Diet avocados' have been created. How the heck did we get here?
Heart attack deaths more likely at Christmas.
The moment my partner sat me down and said, "we need to talk about your OCD".
Valerie is 13 years old. When she got her period, she wasn't allowed to talk about it.
Are eyelash extensions bad for your natural lashes? We have the definitive answer.
Caroline Casey was 17 when she discovered she was blind.
The one thing all parents should do before their child's doctor's appointment.
Want to live a longer life? Here’s a New Year’s resolution you can start now.
The most dangerous place you can get a piercing.
How two toddlers helped each other through leukaemia in a way their parents couldn't.
Ex-Hockeyroo admits she pretended to have cancer, and faked medical letters.
Kelly Clarke died of pneumonia on her honeymoon. How does this happen?
What it really takes for a Sydney mum-of-two to become a bodybuilder.
The mental health apps you can download for your daily dose of self-care.
PSA: Doing a squat everyday will help your pelvic floor in *that* way.
Jessica Weber gained 36,000 Instagram followers after sharing this picture.
How to talk to your partner about their health choices without being offensive.
Tully Smyth: "I would normally never share something so private, so personal."
Can tampons and pads expire? We investigate.
A neighbour left a note about Anne's 'disgusting garden'. Here's what they didn't know.
Does wearing glasses weaken your eyesight? An expert answers.
The unspoken Saturday morning sport rules all parents should know.
"Everyone else had perfectly healthy babies and I was ‘the one’ they felt sorry for."
Tiffiny Hall just shared a very different type of before and after photo.
Meningococcal disease is more than just a rash – here's what every parent needs to know.
Doctors told Johnny Ruffo he would've 'died in his sleep' if it wasn't for his girlfriend's quick thinking.
From an expert: The six foods to skip if you want to avoid food poisoning.
Erin McNaught on her post-birth infection: 'I had no idea how serious it can be.'
The story of a mammogram told in two parts: before and after the results.
"I turned my condition into my strength, and I love alopecia for giving me that."
There’s a product that can stop head lice jumping from your kids’ heads to yours.

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