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Osteoporosis doesn’t get much attention but it should. Here’s why
Your risk of osteoporosis increases from the age of 50 and for most women, staying active and eating a balanced diet isn’t enough to prevent this life-changing condition.
Written by
Amgen
Health issues
Do you really need surgery? Your doctor could be leading you down the wrong path
Do you really need surgery? Your doctor could be leading you down the wrong path
If you're wondering if there's an alternative option to surgery, this story's for you.
Written by
The Conversation
Health issues
Personal journey of caring for a spouse with early onset Alzheimer’s disease
Personal journey of caring for a spouse with early onset Alzheimer’s disease
Brian Stock was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of just 62. His wife Sylvia Bryden-Stock recalls the tumultuous years that followed and shares some advice for carers.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
News
Urgent recalls: Frozen pizza and hazardous Kmart chair pulled from stores
Urgent recalls: Frozen pizza and hazardous Kmart chair pulled from stores
Two recalls have been announced affecting a popular pizza with an undeclared allergen and a Kmart chair with an “entrapment or laceration hazard”.
Written by
Anna Wall
Health issues
Goldilocks and the three hair myths: Sorting out hair loss facts from fiction
Goldilocks and the three hair myths: Sorting out hair loss facts from fiction
When it comes to hair, there's plenty of fake news around. We spoke with a hair loss expert to find out what really affects your mane.
Written by
Hilary Board
Experts
Benefits outweigh the risks: AstraZeneca vaccine and the blood clot controversy
Benefits outweigh the risks: AstraZeneca vaccine and the blood clot controversy
Dr Ross Walker weighs up the risks and benefits.
Health Expert
Dr Ross Walker
News
AstraZeneca vaccine: Under-50s told to avoid jab over blood clot fears
AstraZeneca vaccine: Under-50s told to avoid jab over blood clot fears
What does this mean for over-60s and do you need to change your vaccine plans? We've got the answers.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
News
Growing calls to make ‘toxic’ fire pits illegal. Is this un-Australian?
Growing calls to make ‘toxic’ fire pits illegal. Is this un-Australian?
A recent photo of fire pits for sale at Bunnings has sparked an uproar online, with many pushing for a ban of the popular item, claiming they emit more toxic pollution than cigarettes.
Written by
Anna Wall
Politics
‘It’s come as a shock’: Senator Jim Molan opens up about cancer diagnosis
‘It’s come as a shock’: Senator Jim Molan opens up about cancer diagnosis
The former major general of the Australian Army said he'll be taking some time off work after being diagnosed with an "aggressive form of cancer".
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Health issues
Type of glaucoma linked to increased risk of dementia, study finds
Type of glaucoma linked to increased risk of dementia, study finds
Glaucoma is one of the most common issues over-60s face, and it looks as though a certain form of it could increase your chances of another debilitating condition.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
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