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Ashley’s pain was dismissed by doctors as digestive problems. Their mistake cost her $14,000

‘For the last two to three years I wouldn’t say I’ve lived my life at all.’

3 min read

Ashley Young has been documenting her journey with Endometriosis on social media.

TGA warns of ‘several scams’ over type 2 diabetes drug used for weight loss

Ozempic went viral last year when it was widely touted for weight loss - now scammers are taking advantage of a national shortage.

4 min read

A man preparing an Ozempic injection. File.

Urgent recall: Cough medicines pulled from pharmacy shelves over safety concerns

4 min read

A recall notice has been issued.

Positive update for sick Australian boy whose lifeline was left on US airport tarmac

3 min read

There has been a positive update in the story of Queensland boy Mateoh Eggleton, who is in need of a bone marrow transplant but was left in limbo after a suspected airport bungle.

Major changes to common medicine quietly rolled out

2 min read

TGA is set to reduce the maximum pack sizes for paracetamol to address issues relating to misuse and intentional overdose of the medicine.

‘Urgent threat to global health’ in medicines used by millions of Australians

2 min read

Antidepressants may be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland researchers.