Health
Mom, 49, left on the brink of death with organs failing after small cut infected by flesh-eating bacteria at the beach

Mom, 49, left on the brink of death with organs failing after small cut infected by flesh-eating bacteria at the beach

Imagine going for a relaxing swim at the beach, only to end up fighting for your life against a terrifying infection. This is the reality Genevieve G…
The common peeing mistake that ALL men make that could ‘destroy your erections and harm the prostate’

The common peeing mistake that ALL men make that could ‘destroy your erections and harm the prostate’

For generations, a certain ritual has been almost synonymous with manhood in many Western cultures: the act of urinating while standing. It's a t…
I blamed my back pain on a mattress but I’m riddled with agonising tumours that have collapsed my spine

I blamed my back pain on a mattress but I’m riddled with agonising tumours that have collapsed my spine

Life can throw curveballs, and sometimes, what seems like a typical ache can be a sign of something far more serious. Terry Harper, a 62-year-old bus…
Now fat jabs could ‘cure’ cocaine addictions – as first ever treatment for drug habit

Now fat jabs could ‘cure’ cocaine addictions – as first ever treatment for drug habit

The weight-loss revolution spurred by medications like semaglutide, known commercially as Ozempic and Wegovy, might be extending beyond its intended …
Toddler nearly suffocated to death by POO after constipation crushed his lungs

Toddler nearly suffocated to death by POO after constipation crushed his lungs

The agonizing cry of a toddler in distress is a sound no parent ever wants to hear. For one young boy, Ivan Novak, that cry stemmed from a truly shoc…
The 8 early signs of measles that appear BEFORE a rash – every parent must know as new school term starts

The 8 early signs of measles that appear BEFORE a rash – every parent must know as new school term starts

With measles cases experiencing a worrying resurgence across the globe, health officials are sounding the alarm, urging parents to prioritize ensurin…
Mum, 24, given day to live after shrugging off dry cough – it was sign of deadly cancer ‘crushing her internal organs’

Mum, 24, given day to live after shrugging off dry cough – it was sign of deadly cancer ‘crushing her internal organs’

A persistent cough, often dismissed as a mere winter ailment or a fleeting symptom of the common cold, rarely raises immediate alarm. For most, it…
How you MOVE could reveal an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease – long before memory loss

How you MOVE could reveal an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease – long before memory loss

Imagine navigating the world, not just with your eyes, but with an innate sense of direction, a mental compass guiding your every step. This inherent…
‘Leave smartphones outside the bathroom’, warns scientist after link to painful condition that can lead to deadly sepsis

‘Leave smartphones outside the bathroom’, warns scientist after link to painful condition that can lead to deadly sepsis

In our increasingly connected world, smartphones have become indispensable companions, accompanying us almost everywhere. However, new research sugge…
‘Healthy’ dad left moments from death after ankle blister morphed into flesh-eating infection that shut down his organs

‘Healthy’ dad left moments from death after ankle blister morphed into flesh-eating infection that shut down his organs

Imagine a seemingly idyllic day at the beach turning into a nightmare. For Ben West, a father enjoying a day of crabbing and fishing with his childre…
My daughter, 6, fell asleep in the car and never woke up – she was just turned away from hospital with ‘stomach flu’

My daughter, 6, fell asleep in the car and never woke up – she was just turned away from hospital with ‘stomach flu’

The tragic death of six-year-old Shen'iyah Green serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of accurate diagnosis and attentive medica…