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Jimmy Barnes reveals huge health scare

The legendary Australian singer took to Facebook to share the news.

Can certain foods really reduce your cancer risk?

New York Times: Ever heard of a "walnut colon"? Here's why you want one.

Derek Cheng: Why the new Government wants to make it easier to smoke tobacco

What the research says about how smoking laws impact the local dairy and the black market.

Letters: What about education and health inequality?

OPINION: 'I’d be interested to hear Peters' and Seymour’s plans to remedy these issues.'

Coroner's warning after two young women on contraceptive pill die from blood clots

She didn't know about a condition that put her at increased risk from the pill.

Doctors blamed Selma Blair's condition on menstruation

Experiencing symptoms since childhood, experts said she was being 'dramatic'.

Viruses like herpes could be triggering Alzheimer’s – here’s how to protect yourself

Research suggests there’s power in making specific lifestyle changes.

Elle Macpherson reveals one decision she doesn't regret

The model has opened up about the decision that changed her life 20 years ago.

‘I fell in love with a superstar surgeon who turned out to be a conman’

She thought Paolo Macchiarini would change the world. Then his patients started dying.

Māori leader puts pathway to intergenerational healing on map at UN summit

Kim Eriksen-Downs talks about the power of indigenous healing.

Radius expenses push profit down as it brings in nurses from overseas

Company went on a big overseas nursing recruitment drive last year to fully staff places.

Gift Guide: The best gifts for adults this Christmas

25 festive finds for the grown-ups in your life.

China faces 'worrying spike' in respiratory illnesses

China is seeing 'worrying spike' in respiratory illnesses according to the WHO.

Rob Campbell: We are going to find out who is really committed to equity and who is not

Opinion: There were no real surprises in the coalition agreement.

Phone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agony

With throat and mouth swelling, head pounding and painkillers useless, he needed 'relief'.

Tihei: Gastric sleeve surgery ‘best gift to myself’

Tracey Rangihuna has struggled with her weight for the last 30 years.

Mid-life dementia link: How menopause changes the brain

New York Times: Menopausal symptoms may be a neurological risk factor for some.

Gruelling five weeks: Man's long wait for triple-bypass surgery in Waikato Hospital

'Does not hold you in good stead before a major operation'.