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'I was sexually harassed as a FIFO worker. That wasn't the worst part.'

When Caitlin's daughter got sore legs on their holiday, she could've never imagined the true cause.

Chanelle McAuliffe helped bring down Belle Gibson. This is what she really thinks of Apple Cider Vinegar.

'I'm a dietician. These are the 6 questions I always get asked, answered.'

When Sonya's dad died, she developed a tremor in her hand. It was the start of a lifelong health battle.

'Can I get pregnant in peri?' 9 women's health questions, answered by an expert.

Do you always wash your hands after going to the toilet?

Christine Carson

In 2024 Hollywood is attempting to make smoking ‘cool’ again.

Living With Cancer - Inspiring Stories

'I went into menopause at 23. Years later, doctors made things worse.'

'5 months after my partner's cancer surgery, we breathed a sigh of relief. Then I found a lump.'

'I've been breast-cancer free for three years. But one thing still traumatises me.'

'Victoria Beckham eats the same thing everyday. So do I. Here's what I want you to know.'

Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore and 15 other celebrities on why they quit drinking.

Viagra for women is a thing and nobody's talking about it.

Edwina Bartholomew shared personal news during a bulletin. Then she received "hundreds" of messages.

At 23, Stephanie was in a serious car crash. Months later, she noticed something was wrong.

Caitlin thought she had a cold, though doctors raced against time to save her life.

'I faked having multiple illnesses for years. I almost convinced myself.'

Stephanie Anderson

No, narcissists don't love themselves. It's the opposite.

Amanda Goff felt faint while exercising. It was a symptom of something life-threatening.

'Emily has just months to live. After I visited her, she handed me a note.'

At 7 months pregnant, Nivek felt a 'firmness' in her breast. Then she got a call from her GP.

Nate Byrne experienced a panic attack on live TV. Then something beautiful happened.

Do you have 'cortisol face' or is that just your face?

The one question Sophie Cachia got on repeat after announcing her pregnancy.

Stephanie Anderson

Meet the people who 'don't like food'.

NSW resident Scott Hollingshed died yesterday. It was his decision.

Why some people eat the same food every single day for years.

Nutrition

'I'm a nutritionist. Here are 5 diet "rules" I don't believe in.'

Nicolette Casarotto

'I'm a dietitian. These are 5 questions I constantly get asked about kids’ nutrition.'

'I'm a nutritionist. These are the 6 questions I constantly get asked about gut health.’

"Is sweet potato really healthier?" 7 super common nutrition myths busted by a dietician.

Everything you need to know about teenagers and nutrition, according to an expert.

"I start my day with chocolate": We asked a nutritionist everything she eats in a day.

9 things people who suffer from bloating know to be true.

What is Kynd? Everything you need to know about the new supplement brand at Coles.

ROAD TEST: "I tried Chris Hemsworth's fitness app Centr for a week to see what it's like."

Dirt cravings, pale skin and constant tiredness: 8 signs your child might be low in iron.

Five things to eat when you're trying to get pregnant (and what your partner should eat too).

The 7 things people with healthy guts do every day.

“Can I check?” 12 weeks after giving birth, Victoria Beckham was weighed on live TV.

We're being told 'strong is the new skinny'. But is it just diet culture rebranded?

5 common myths about juice cleanses that are total BS.

From Keto to 'wellness shakes': In 2021, fad diets are still hiding in plain sight.

Sleep

'I'd barely slept this summer. Then I tried the 'Scandinavian sleep method'.

Yaqoot Fatima, Danielle Wilson, Nisreen Aouira

'We've all stopped having sex at bedtime and I know why.'

'I'm a night owl who wakes up at 4:30am every day. This is how I do it.'

Cassandra Green

There's a reason you're sleeping badly right now.

Raffaella Ciccarelli

We asked mums for the sleep advice they wish they knew. They all said these 3 things.

There are 7 types of rest, and only one involves a good night's sleep.

This research just blew up everything we thought we knew about using phones in bed.

19 parents share their go-to bedtime hacks (for when they were ready to give up).

From magnesium to 'moon mylk': 18 women share the hacks they swear help them sleep better.

'These are the hacks we use to sleep on planes and yes, they work every time.'

A GP told us exactly how to fall asleep (and stay asleep).

Dr Rebecca Goadby

The art of functioning on broken sleep.

'I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve been taping my mouth shut. These are 4 ways it’s helped me.'

'I've found 8 great mattresses on sale right now if you're too lazy to try them in-store.'

'I'm a sleep expert. Here are 6 things you can do for the best sleep of your life.'

Olivia Arezzolo

'Your adult bedtime tells me everything I need to know about you.'

It turns out how you dream depends on 2 things.

Sleep tourism is booming. But would you really pay for a good night's sleep?

13 women tell us their secrets to a sleeping baby.

We've always been told we need 8 hours sleep. For women, that's not right.

Mental Health

'Jackie O said it takes 3 years to recover from a marriage ending. I didn't believe her until now.'

'I coach women for a living. They are all exhausted from the same thing.'

'I was in a relationship with a compulsive liar. It took me 4 months to figure it out.'

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'I checked myself into a rehab centre for 3 weeks. It's not just for drug or alcohol addicts.'

Sigourney Cantelo

The reason you shouldn’t feel guilty for your 3pm Coke Zero.

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This could be the most dangerous thing Nara Smith has ever done.

'My son was diagnosed with a rare cancer. His baby sister was his only chance of survival.'

There's a reason you're feeling off in the middle of the year.

'I had to lose you to find myself.' A letter to my boobs after my double mastectomy.

We wrote about Shannen Doherty's husband cheating during her cancer. Then came the messages.

'While I was going through cancer, my husband left me. He said I was "too high maintenance."'

Why we're only just finding out what is in our tampons.

What is 'Ozempic face'? An expert told us everything.

Evelyn Miller was born with two vaginas. She only found out when she slept with a gynecologist.

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'My chronic illness means I have to make 180 extra decisions a day. Here's what I want you to know.'

'I was prescribed opioids after back surgery. Within a few years, I was addicted to heroin.'

You're either a Rememberer or a Forgetter, and you apparently don't want to be the latter.

Madison went to hospital in excruciating pain. Doctors threatened to send her to the psych ward.

'My symptoms were dismissed by doctors. Then they felt something "the size of a full-term baby".'

3 years ago, Christina Applegate was diagnosed with MS. Now her daughter has her own health battle.

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