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The little Australian girl doctors refuse to treat

Eight-year-old Genavieve Jackson has been suffering terrifying bouts of blindness for two years โ€“ and she knows why. But doctors refuse to act because according to them, her disease does not exist in Australia.
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What is the Zika Virus?

What you need to know about what the World Health Organization is calling โ€œexplosive pandemic potential.โ€
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How do you do dairy?

Win $5000 cash

This โ€˜Februdairyโ€™ itโ€™s time to rediscover the heroes in your fridge.
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The No-Diet Diet

The No-Diet Diet

Eat your favourite foods and lose six kilos with our easiest ever meal plan.
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Lauren Patterson Fitness Blogger

How I Became A Fit Mum

Fitness blogger Lauren Patterson shares her inspiring journey from drug addiction and anorexia to health and fitness.
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Toothbrushing

What a mouthful!

Want your child to maintain those pearly whites? We are here to show you how...
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Toddler toothy pegs

Toddler toothy pegs

Are your toddler's teeth in tip-top condition? As well as brushing them regularly, there are plenty of things you can do to help keep them strong and healthy...
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Common cold in babies

The common cold

This illness is very common but can be a concern for parents of young bubs.
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Fever

Fever

A fever isn't always a sign of a serious illness, but it should always be taken seriously.
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Teething tips

Teething tips

Teething is an exciting milestone, but it can be traumatic for you and your baby. Here are some tips on how get to the root of the problem.
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Mummy Mantras

Mummy Mantras

Feel like the kids don't understand? Here we list 10 mantras you can say to yourself, to help you feel on top again
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Three babies sitting on the floor, viewed from the back, with one facing slightly toward the camera.

Baby wipes linked to dermatitis

A common preservative used in disposable baby wipes is causing a rash of skin complaints among parents and carers, writes Amelia Bloomfield
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getting pregnant

The Pre-Conception Checklist

It may happen all the time, but deciding to "just go for it" isn't the ideal way to fall pregnant. Here's our pre-conception checklist.
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Emma Betts Dear Melanoma

Iโ€™m dying from melanoma

When Emma Betts got a suspicious mole removed from her shoulder, she thought that would be the end of it. But it was the beginning of the end for her.
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Woman in blue dress leaning over a toilet, appearing to be nauseous in a tiled bathroom.

Nausea remedies so crazy they just may work

Morning sickness: Donโ€™t be fooled, it can strike at any time of the day or night hits 75 percent of us during the first trimester. Admittedly weโ€™re talking about only a brief period of time but, as anyone who has gone through it will tell you, those early weeks can feel like months especially if [โ€ฆ]
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Close-up of a baby with eyes closed and mouth open, appearing to yawn or cry on a white background.

Is my baby in pain?

You've ruled out hunger, tiredness and a dirty nappy and still your baby is crying so now you're worried she's in pain. Here's what it might be.
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Man helps woman suffering from heatstroke by applying a wet cloth on her head.

How to treat heatstroke

Heatstroke is a serious condition caused by the body overheating and it needs to be treated by medical staff immediately.
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Men: get your body ready

It's not just women who need to make changes to get ready for conception - men need to prepare to get their sperm in tip-top shape too.
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Geena Davis, pregnant at 48

Lianzi Fields

If you're one of the many women hearing their body clock ticking, you may be heartened to hear that women can still become pregnant well into their 50s - and give birth to healthy children.
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Adult hands adjusting a diaper on a baby, focusing on the belly and hands.

Nappy rash

Anything from a slight redness to severely inflamed skin with sores or pustules can be diagnosed as nappy rash.
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A parent applies lotion to a baby's legs on a soft white blanket to prevent dry skin during winter.

Avoiding babyโ€™s dry skin in winter

Winter and cold weather is not the best combination for your babyโ€™sโ€™ skin, and if you add warm, drying heaters to the mix, itโ€™s no wonder winter often leads to chapping and dry skin. Here are some tips to help keep your babyโ€™s skin in great condition.
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Blood pressure checks

Blood pressure checks

A midwife will check your blood pressure at every antenatal appointment, as it's vital to pick up any problems quickly. Here's what she'll be looking for...
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Am I really overweight?

Am I really overweight?

The weight problem afflicting the majority of Australians is about more than tight clothes. Professor Kerryn Phelps explains how to tell exactly how many kilograms you need to lose.
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