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One in 15 Australian adults living with diabetes in 'growing epidemic'
By Brianna Morris-Grant

A total 6.6 per cent of Australians over the age of 18 have diabetes — an increase of 1.5 per cent when compared to a decade ago.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-31/dia

ABC News · Diabetes affects one in 15 Australians according to ABS National Health Measures SurveyBy Brianna Morris-Grant

Celine Dion says she couldn't lie to her fans anymore, opens up about stiff person syndrome
By Mawunyo Gbogbo

Celine Dion has opened up in an interview ahead of the release of her documentary I Am: Celine Dion. The star says she was sick of lying to her fans by not disclosing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.

abc.net.au/news/2024-06-12/cel

ABC News · Celine Dion says she couldn't lie to her fans anymore, opens up about stiff person syndromeBy Mawunyo Gbogbo

WHO confirms Australia's first human case of 'severe' bird flu subtype likely came from India
By Audrey Courty

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the child who contracted Australia's first human case of a "severe" subtype of bird flu was likely exposed during a trip to India last month.

abc.net.au/news/2024-06-08/who

ABC News · World Health Organization confirms Australia's first human case of H5N1 bird flu likely came from IndiaBy Audrey Courty

Sarah was told her son had 'toddler diarrhoea'. 18 months later, he was diagnosed with IBD
By Fleur Connick

The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in Australia is rising, particularly in children. Some families are struggling to get a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

abc.net.au/news/health/2024-06

ABC News · Inflammatory bowel disorder rates are increasing in children and no-one knows whyBy Fleur Connick