A new offer is on the table for healthcare workers, encouraging them to bring their sought after skills to the sticks. The new incentives, luring eligible rural generalists and general practitioners to rural and remote areas across Australia, offer up to $21,000 a year. It’s hoped the Rural Advanced Skills payments under the federal Workforce … Read more
Actor Christina Applegate’s candour, humour and grit brought the audience to their feet at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. They are qualities the Dead To Me star has shown many times before. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Emotional response to Christina Applegate at the Emmy Awards. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true crime shows … Read more
WARNING: Distressing content Kate Rasmussen is one of the lucky ones, who got out of the police force before her mental health became deadly. But she knows the dark side of the profession well, telling 7NEWS.com.au she has two friends who had to be resuscitated after attempting to take their own lives. Watch the latest … Read more
A small design change is coming to Medicare cards in 2024 to celebrate the decades long success of the nation’s universal healthcare system. The commemorative design for Medicare’s 40th anniversary will be featured on all cards printed until the end of the year. “Medicare is turning 40. To celebrate, the Medicare card will have a … Read more
As much as we all love an Australian summer, there is no denying the sweat that comes with it. You know what I am talking about, the embarrassing sweat stains, the odour and the stress of people noticing you’ve got sweat stains on your T-shirt. Fortunately, there is a new solution, UnderWunder Perspiration Protectors: The … Read more
A takeaway food fan knew she had to lose weight when she could not fit into a rollercoaster seat at SeaWorld Orlando. Tracie Lord’s decision to lose weight also inspired her husband, Steve, to join her and the pair have now shed 114kg between them. The UK couple, both 43, recognised they were trapped in … Read more
Dating apps will feature a new sexual health campaign urging young Australians to get their “fun parts” tested amid a rise in sexually transmitted infections. Health Minister Mark Butler launched the Beforeplay campaign on Sunday, which encourages people to do their part in stopping the spread of infections by getting tested regularly and practising safe … Read more
Sallie will never forget the moment her “smart and fun” five-year-old boy turned to her and asked, “Mum, am I going to die?” Those six words sent chills through her as she sat in Harvey’s Sydney hospital room. Harvey started to lose his spark in 2021 when the “hyperactive” youngster suddenly became lethargic. Watch the … Read more
A simple 10-second test could reveal how long you will live and how you might increase your odds of living longer. Researchers asked a core group to complete a simple physical task — and the results were astonishing. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The simple test that could reveal how long you’ll live. Catch the best … Read more
A health coach has warned everyone about the risks of preparing food on plastic chopping boards. Craig McCloskey, from the US, shared a video showing the surprising amount of microplastic emerging from a brand new cutting board after using a knife to scrap the surface. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Health coach’s warning about plastic chopping … Read more
