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If you have type 2 diabetes, your chances of dying from heart disease are equal to that of someone who’s already had a heart attack. Yikes. There’s a reason over 30% of heart disease patients also have type 2 diabetes, yet so many of us remain unaware of the overlap between the two diseases. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. 

Famous actor Ashton Kutcher recently opened up about his battle with autoimmune disease vasculitis, which involves the inflammation of blood vessels, impacting the flow of blood throughout the body. We’ll be diving into his story and unveiling the signs and symptoms you need to look out for.  

Researchers say taking a day out of the week to relax and enjoy what they’ve dubbed a “lazy day” could be the key to reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and living longer. Here’s why you no longer need to feel guilty about kicking back!

After a multi-year battle with breast cancer, federal MP Peta Murphy has died from the disease, having dedicated much of her career to improving the landscape of women's health and raising awareness for cancer.

There is more than meets the eye with this frustrating autoimmune condition – underneath the skin, uncontrolled inflammation in the body is raising your risk for a number of other conditions, from heart disease to arthritis. Here’s what you need to know, and why holistic treatment is vital for psoriasis.

We all know the importance of staying hydrated, but this is one case where you can have too much of a good thing. An inquest into the death of Michelle Whitehead has revealed the devastating consequences of excessive water consumption, while shining a light on the lack of adequate awareness around the condition.

In a ground-breaking development, Australian company Atmo Biosciences is spearheading the creation of a smart gas-sensing capsule that holds the promise of transforming the diagnosis and treatment of bowel syndromes. 

Designer perfume brand Dior has dropped a new line of baby fragrances and skincare products, bringing controversy along with it. Starting at $149 and ending at an eyewatering $361, these products may be labelled “high quality”, but the risks are anything but. From wreaking havoc on hormones to damaging the skin barrier, here’s why doctors are sounding alarms.  

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for overall wellbeing, and while we all know what to avoid, you might be surprised that some of the healthier options come with a laundry list of dangers. From the new research around heavy metal content in some of the major dark chocolate brands to the pathogenic dangers of raw milk, here are our tips to enjoy your favourite foods safely.  

When you picture someone having a heart attack, the first image that comes to mind might be someone doubled over, clutching their chest. But what if we told you the signs in women can be drastically different? Unfortunately, the medical system has yet to catch up women are twice as likely to die from their heart attack than their male counterparts. Here's why, plus the signs that could save your life.

Not even celebrities are exempt from dismissive doctors when it comes to investigating alarming symptoms – former E! host and actress Maria Menounos is just one of the latest forced to self-advocate just to get a diagnosis. Here’s what she wants people to know about pancreatic cancer, from the red flags to navigating the medical system.

When we think of high LDL cholesterol levels, heart disease is the first risk that springs to mind – and for good reason, but what we’ve failed to realise is the devastating effects on the liver. Here’s why researchers are warning about an influx of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease cases.