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Endometriosis warrior: I waited 11 years for an endo diagnosis

Jaycee, 29, provides support to young women with endometriosis

Mum’s PDA autism journey: ‘It took two hours to dress him’

Harry’s food avoidance was an early sign of autism spectrum disorder

I halved my weight without the gym

Mum-of-two Ali weighed 125 kilos before her major transformation

Woman and two children seated and smiling

‘It was petrifying’ – My baby was allergic to everything

Sabrina's daughter Lyla was diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) after allergic reactions

Reno DIY disaster: ‘There’s a nail in my eye!’

Stephan's DIY project went pear-shaped after a split-second decision

Hero Henry: My Tiny Boy Saved My Life

At 34 weeks pregnant, Tina’s health rapidly declined

We Lost 45 Kilos Drinking Choccy Milkshakes!

Mum Annie and her son Nick decided to improve their health – and changed their lives

My Boobs Put Me In A Coma

After years of discomfort, AnnMarie’s decision to go under the knife turned deadly

My Sweet Girls Were Born Conjoined

Sandy’s 12-week scan confirmed her twins faced a frightening battle

Can You Believe We’re Twins!

Caroline and her twin Cassidy have a unique relationship

Hypnotherapy Fixed My Chocolate Addiction!

Mum Luana was couldn't stop eating chocolate in secret until hypnotherapy changed her life

How your bathing routine can give you a boost

Should you take a cold shower or a warm bath for muscle soreness?

What’s the buzz about honey?

May is National Honey Month – here are a few reasons to celebrate it

Brave Bella – saved by her twin!

The power of a brother's love

I’m ageing EIGHT TIMES FASTER than normal!

She's the oldest survivor of her condition in history

Dad’s got robot arms!

Despite his difficult recovery, this devoted dad is determined to make his kids proud

Blinded at work – but I have my very own hero

Pooch love!

Mum’s heartbreak – My boy never came home from daycare

So tragic

My ‘bubble’ skin won’t stop me

Proud mum!

Miracle baby born not breathing for seven minutes came back to life

Saved by being cooled down to 33 degrees

I was blinded by my botched beauty treatment

Now brave Carol is hoping to warn others

Beauty blunder – ‘My lips could have fallen off’

Ellen's treat to herself turned into a nightmare

Surgery shock – ‘My nipples fell off!’

Brave Teri shares her shocking story

Mum’s medical mystery: ‘I couldn’t cuddle my boy for TWO YEARS’

Every parent's worst nightmare

‘I’m permanently seasick!’ Woman’s dream cruise turns into a nightmare

Lonnie kept rocking... even on dry land

Aussie mum sheds 65kgs thanks to her $2 trick!

Jackie is finally living life to the full after her incredible transformation

My lips were like sausages!

Christina suffered a terrifying reaction

Medical shock! Woman who hit her head can’t smell anything!

A head bump had unexpected consequences

I’m allergic to water

Mum Alex talks about her one in 70 million condition

Mum’s warning – toddler suffers severe sunburn AFTER applying sunscreen

She was furious with the sunscreen brand

My skull is crushing my brain

Erin is hoping for life-changing surgery

My 76-hour labour made my brain explode

Grace's birth was extremely traumatic

I lost 100kilos but can surgery fix my excess skin?

She inspires others to live a heathy lifestyle

Anti-vaxxer’s baby died from asphyxiation while co-sleeping and not vaccinations

So tragic

At just 24 Amber tipped the scales at 298kilos – now she’s unrecognisable

What an incredible transformation

Celebrities With DYSLEXIA: A Comprehensive List

They're in good company!

Mum’s warning after toddler scalded by tea

Little Lily has been left with scars from her burns

Woman With No Sexual Organs Finally Gets A Vagina

She is so strong!

At 352kg Charity was once the world’s heaviest woman

What a transformation

Woman refuses to hide her 40kg tumours

Such an inspiration

Burned alive as a baby, now she is set to receive a new face

She's such an inspiration!

Celebrities with Autism: A Comprehensive List

Who knew?

I jailed my cheating man

Diane was shocked her partner was unfaithful, but a call from a clinic left her reeling

Fat shamed on a date – so I lost 84 kilos

A cruel text left Hannah reeling

Dating with no sexual organs

She tell her dates about her condition early on

WATCH: ‘My Tourette’s battle’

Bianca's Tourette's is known as one of the worst in Australia

Born with no limbs Chassidy wouldn’t change a thing

Such an inspiration

Woman loses her leg after cutting it shaving

The nick caused a devastating infection

Aussie woman’s eyes won’t stop BLEEDING

And doctors have no idea why!

Girl born with THOUSANDS of cysts on her face has revolutionary surgery

You should see her now!

New study shows hanging out with your besties will help you live longer!

This calls for a girls night!

Does living in tropical Australia make you skinny?

What does your state say about your waistline?

Surgeons discovered hundreds of worms inside a four-year-old boy

Around 800 million people are affected worldwide.

With 49 people dead from the flu in NSW alone, the toll is set to rise.

Marked as the worst flu season yet, doctors are urging people to get the flu shot.

How a freckle did THIS

An innocent-looking freckle was something much more sinister

Teenager with severe acne shares makeup-free photos – admitting she spends hours covering her blemishes

That's bravery!

Stung by a deadly fish

Diving into the sea, Brendon had no idea a brush with a fish could send him to the emergency room

Doctors printed me a new face!

"Some friends didn't even recognise me"

Toms vow

Diagnosed to muscular dystrophy Tom promised to walk for his favourite hospital visitor.

Getting to the tooth about brushing

The importance of good oral health!

Aussie warning: Eating a SLUG left me paralysed

This is so scary.

Woman wakes up from coma after 28 YEARS!

That is amazing!

Every night Bronwyn’s son stops breathing

Barely sleeping in four-years Bronwyn watches over her son

We missed all the signs

Tracy’s son Nicholas didn’t seem sick at all 

A tick made me vegan!

A paralysis tick changed Jennifer’s eating habits forever

My hands were like claws

Nicole’s painful condition hasn’t stopped her kicking goals

My ‘pregnant belly’ was DEADLY

The 36-year-old mum felt a 'flutter' in her stomach

Bloodbath in Kmart

A shopping trip turned disastrous for Hayley’s tot

Medical horror: I passed out now EVERYTHING smells like poo

'There was no cure'

I fixed my type two diabetes

Teegan changed her health by changing her diet

How a pair of undies saved my life!

Amazing.

5 ways to get rid of belly fat

Here are 5 easy tips to help you banish your belly.

I’m 170 kilos but my fiancé wants me fatter

‘You know, I’d love it if you were even bigger’

Five easy ways to keep fit and healthy over Christmas

You can still indulge in your favourite festive treats!

New Study Links Red Meat Consumption To Heart Disease

A new study says frequent red meat consumption can lead to the accumulation of a gut level chemical that causes heart disease.

Uterus transplant operations could soon be

Uterus transplant operations could soon be available in Australia.

Burnt at the salon!

When Joanne went into the salon to fix up her brows she ended up in the hospital!

2018’s Top Medical Stories

2018 was a breakthrough year for the world of medicine.

A Harvard professor said you should only eat six fries in one sitting, and Twitter is calling BS

Whether they’re waffle-cut, curly, or shoestring, there’s no denying that fries are delicious. But sometimes you just got to treat yourself to a mountain of starchy, salty goodness, and that’s 100% okay.

Every scar tells a story

We want to hear from you.

What It’s Like to Live With a Rare Condition

Jess Roland, 29, was only 23 when she developed five deep vein thromboses (clots formed in the deep veins of the body) and two pulmonary embolisms (clots in the arteries in your lungs) after a routine knee surgery.

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Mum’s agony – My boy’s 110 kilos at 11 but he’s starving

Her son suffers from a very rare condition.

Wine Tasting Engages Your Brain More Than Any Other Behaviour, Says Neuroscientist

Wine Tasting Engages Your Brain More Than Any Other Behaviour, Says Neuroscientist.

Cured by Coke!

When little Matrix swallowed a shell his Mum didn't know what to do.

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Giving birth gave me PTSD

After the traumatic birth of her first child, Bree was diagnosed with PTSD.

Foods That Might Cause Cancer

Want to stay healthy? Here's a list of foods that health organizations have described as carcinogenic, potentially causing cancer in those who consume them..