When a cashier asks if you want a receipt, it’s likely that cancers, infertility, or developmental, reproductive and neurological disorders don’t cross your mind. But the seemingly harmless shopping docket has been linked to these chronic health issues — because of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) used in the thermal printing process. And it’s far from … Read more
Falling asleep with the TV on could be doing more damage than you realise, a doctor has warned. Dr Joe Whittington explained how staying in front of a TV screen overnight could lead to diabetes, weight gain and high blood pressure. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Why you should never fall asleep with TV on. Catch … Read more
A Frankston teenager and his family are calling for an overhaul to Victoria’s meningococcal vaccination program after the 18-year-old almost died when he was struck down by a strain of the deadly disease. Lachy Wright woke up on the morning of December 12 with a sore throat. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Frankston family caught in … Read more
For some people, the sight of blood can leave them feeling uneasy, weak or even faint. So if you are ever faced with an emergency situation, paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead explained why everyone should always keep a red face washer on hand in their first aid kit. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Always keep a red … Read more
People who have been in central Sydney are being warned to watch out for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, after seven cases were recorded in the past three weeks. Three women and four men, aged from their 20s to 70s, visited locations in the CBD on separate occasions in the 10 days before developing symptoms. WATCH … Read more
If you spot “pink mould” around your bathroom, a professional cleaner has warned the build-up can lead to infections. Kacie Stephens, from Melbourne, urged everyone to regularly clean their showers to remove the little-known bacteria that’s causing the pink slime, otherwise known as serratia marcescens. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Cleaner’s warning about pink mould. For … Read more
A critically ill Melbourne mother and her family are making a desperate plea to help them raise funds to cover her medical bills and the cost of flying her back to Australia for emergency surgery. Gina Wherrett, 62, was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) in September 2022. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melbourne mum stranded … Read more
An inquest held into the death of a British mother who suffered a fatal brain injury after consuming too much water found failings by medical staff “probably more than minimally” contributed to her death. Michelle Whitehead, 45, died in hospital on May 7, 2021 after drinking an excessive amount of water and falling into a … Read more
Tammin Sursok has opened up about her struggles with an eating disorder and the way she is raising her daughters to love their bodies. The former Home and Away actress says she continues to struggle with Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) after no one around her noticed her struggles with food and her appearance. WATCH THE … Read more
Nine-year-old Haylee loves swimming, riding her bike and adores being outdoors. So, when the Queensland schoolgirl had a few bruises pop up on her shins, her mum Danielle thought it was the result of her daughter’s adventurous spirit. But as the bruises began to appear sporadically and became lumpy to touch, the mum took Haylee … Read more
