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Health

APRIL 2018

As Alfie Evans passed away, his father made a final desperate bid to keep him alive.
Stan Walker on the haunting story behind his cancer diagnosis.
When Barry Du Bois was diagnosed with cancer for the second time, he made a surprising decision.
Nadia Felsch hired a nutrition coach to help her lose weight. She wishes she’d done more investigating.
Lara's GP insisted she had PND. But she knew she wasn't depressed. Her gut said otherwise.
"I'm never not in pain": At 14, Keera's life changed overnight.
Mackenzie, 9, complained of being dizzy and tired. What came next was a parent’s worst nightmare.
A paediatric nutritionist explains: 'Hanger is one of the biggest influencing factors to toddler tantrums.'
"Anecdotes not evidence." What you need to know before using essential oils.
Four-year-old Elianna was happily playing in the pool. Four days later, her skin turned purple.
Why you'll get 'bad skin' after going off the contraceptive pill. And what to do about it.
We asked five experts: is walking actually enough exercise?
"This is my miscarriage diary. Because there are things I think you should know."
How to know if you're 'just a sweaty person' or have a medical condition you can treat.
Meshel Laurie took a 15 minute test, and it changed how she thought about her health.
Two very different men. One common thread.
Two dietitians share the best tips for making the switch to flexitarian.
'The nightly beauty ritual that has left my teeth super white'.
Meg's three children have asthma. She knows how certain changes to your home can help.
Is it safe to cut whole food groups from your child's diet? A paediatric nutritionist explains.
12 freaky but true facts about the human eye.
The heartbroken parents who say their son is "about to be murdered" after a court ruling.
Kate was in labour when doctors found a worrying lump. She was then given months to live.
Doing 5:2? Here's what seven nutrition experts would eat on their perfect fast day.
LADY STARTUP: At 24, Peta had a health scare. So, she started a business to fix it.
Despite every odd being stacked against her, Kirsty fell pregnant. Without a cervix.
Is eating a special 'lolly' the new alternative to sunscreen? A nutritionist explains.
Georgia Love on the harrowing second night she ever spent with Lee.
How one disarming Facebook post saved Stephanie's life.
Olivia Anderson had four boys in five years. But there's one person she almost left behind.
"While my family has been lucky to so far avoid nits, we weren’t so lucky with warts."
Leah Itsines shares how to effectively meal prep for the week ahead.
What actually causes food poisoning? How you and your family can avoid getting sick.
Mythbusting: Can you get the flu from the flu shot?
People think celery juice can protect you from COVID-19. Here's why that's categorically false.
'I'm on the autism spectrum. But to most people, it doesn't seem like it.'
21-year-old Ben Crocker looks like a typical AFL star, but his life at home is anything but.
Six healthy-ish takeaway lunch options for when you forgot to pack your own.
7 alternatives to coffee that will give you a mental break without the post-caffeine jitters.
Radio host Ed Kavalee talks about drinking his wife Tiffiny Hall's breast milk.
The 10 emotional stages you go through when your partner gets the flu.
Mariah Carey shares her 17-year battle with bipolar: "It was too heavy a burden to carry."
When her daughter fell asleep suddenly at a birthday party, Marilee was immediately worried.
Five very good reasons why you should stop counting calories, according to a doctor.
The four-letter word that'll help you stop snacking when you should be sleeping.
Sophie Cachia and Matty J posted similar photos this weekend. Only one was criticised.
Exactly how to decode nutritional labels. And the five ingredients to watch out for.
The important detail you need to look for on every carton of free range eggs.
25 people share the thing that made them realise they weren't just sad, they needed help.
These are the five types of vaginas. Which one are you?
"Pregnancy was meant to be the most happy, exciting time of my life. But for me, it wasn't."
Nicole’s medical condition during pregnancy was ignored. Then, her baby was born with a severe brain injury.
They say "it's never too late to get your body back". But what if you never had a 'body' in the first place?
Just 24 really great salad recipes that are so much more than iceberg lettuce.
Naturopath who prescribed water-only diet to new mum jailed for starving 8-month-old baby.
The tips and tricks Rachael Finch uses to get motivated to work out in winter.
'When I heard Clara's blood test results, I went really cold all over. I knew it was bad.'
Hotels offer buffet breakfasts. Family homes should not have to (sorry not sorry, kids).
Bella Zanesco looked like she had it all. Inside, she was crumbling.
Why Dave Hughes hasn't touched a drop of alcohol since he was 22.
The moment breakfast radio host PJ felt an orgasm come on. Mid-workout. In a packed gym.
Feeling anxious? Try these natural remedies (plus which foods you should avoid).
Jessica Rudd and Renee Coffey are getting matching sideboob tattoos for MS research.
Sam Wood takes us through exactly how to use a foam roller and why they're so damn good.
'The story of a girl my daughter's age that reminded me why I started Share the Dignity.'
'At 27, I developed acne overnight. Now I've just worked out why.'
"I walked in on my daughter self-harming at 14. I wish I had these books to help me then."
Two days after Dylan's life support was switched off, the toddler made a miraculous recovery.

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