Adelaide boy Enzo Cornejo who lives with progeria shares words of wisdom with other youth: ‘What’s important is being happy’

Enzo Cornejo has a condition that’s prevalent in about one in four million births worldwide, but while his life experience is incredibly unique, the lessons he’s learnt in his lifetime so far are relevant to everyone. Cornejo was diagnosed with progeria, a condition that causes rapid ageing, just before he turned three. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more

Family calls for epilepsy, organ donation awareness after son’s sudden death

The family of a Victorian boy who died suddenly from epilepsy hopes his death can highlight the importance of organ donation, as his legacy lives on through others. Six-year-old Archie Michael, from Donald in the state’s northwest, died after suffering an epileptic seizure on February 7, just weeks after receiving an epilepsy diagnosis. Archie “randomly” … Read more

Signs of colorectal cancer: Samantha was fit and healthy at 28. Out of the blue, she was given three years to live

Samantha Bulloch was just a regular 28-year-old woman living a seemingly normal life. But her world came crashing down when she was given the devastating news she may only have three years to live — after being diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer. “I was terrified,” Samantha, now 29, tells 7Life. Stream the world’s best … Read more

Nowak family relocating from Adelaide to the US in hopes of saving their son Murphy Nowak’s life as he battles cancer

An Adelaide family is praying for a miracle as they prepare to relocate to the US, hoping to save their five-year-old son’s life. Just six years ago, another one of their children was struck down with meningococcal. Now, their youngest has aggressive cancer. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Adelaide family praying for a miracle as they … Read more

Queensland woman ‘completely incapacitated overnight’ after contracting mosquito-borne Ross River virus

It started as a rash, but led to Tara Rogers becoming “completely incapacitated overnight”. But that’s not even the “scary part” about Ross River virus, the Sunshine Coast woman said. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie mum ‘completely incapacitated overnight’ from mosquito bite. Catch the best deals and products hand-picked by our team at Best Picks … Read more

Melbourne mum’s ‘terrible’ two-year-long health battle after birth of second child

When Melbourne mum Bethany Girardi gave birth to her second child, it was one of the happiest moments of her life. But what came next was more than a year of debilitating pain and sickness that left doctors baffled. Shortly after the arrival of baby Ezra in August 2021, her mental and physical health began … Read more

Fears contaminated asbestos material could have spread to Sydney homes

There are fears Sydney’s asbestos crisis may include residential homes following the detection of contaminated mulch in at least 22 sites across Sydney. The material was first found at the Rozelle Parklands in Sydney’s inner west last month. The NSW Government has launched a special task force, with more than 130 criminal investigators tracking down … Read more

Aussie Taylor Swift fan given three years to live shares her dying wish to meet the popstar

Samantha Bulloch hopes to fulfil her wish to meet Taylor Swift before she dies. She was given three years to live after being diagnosed with a gut-wrenching stage four colorectal cancer at 28. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie’s wish to meet Taylor Swift. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true-crime shows free on 7plus … Read more

More than 30 Sydney parks to be tested for asbestos

Asbestos has been found at more sites across Sydney — including at three popular parks. Members of the public were able to continue using one of the parks on Tuesday, even though authorities knew it contained the most dangerous type of asbestos. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sydney asbestos crisis worsens as more public sites exposed. … Read more

Paramedic’s grave warning about ice cubes every Aussie needs to hear: ‘Super scary’

A former paramedic has warned everyone about the dangers of giving ice cubes to young kids. Nikki Jurcutz, who worked with Ambulance Victoria for eight years, shared an eye-opening video explaining how ice cubes are a choking hazard for children under four. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Paramedic’s warning about ice cubes. For more Lifestyle related … Read more