19 year-old backpacker Bianca Jones, embarked on an exciting Southeast Asian adventure with her best friend, Holly Bowles. Their journey led them to Laos, known for its lively backpacker scene. One fateful evening, they drank cocktails laced with methanol, and after several days in intensive care, Bianca passed away from methanol poisoning. Her friend Holly is still on life support. RIP Bianca
When you’re pregnant, it’s normal to feel hot, sweaty, and itchy. But sometimes extreme itching during pregnancy can be a sign that something is wrong. This is what happened to US mum Christine, who assumed her extreme itching was simply due to the fact she had recently moved to a drier climate. But it was much more than that.
Nightclub bouncer James Johnson was told by doctors he wouldn’t make it to his 40th birthday if he kept vaping. He vaped continuously for the past 18 months as ‘something to do’ and would constantly puff away on his vape during his shifts.
Mum Rebecca decided to treat her 15yo daughter Laylah to acrylics ahead of her year 11 Prom. Initially they looked great. Laylah accidentally bumped her fingers and two of the artificial nails tore up into the nail bed. Her mum has an important warning to ensure you don’t get caught by nail salons using cheap products.
Contraceptive implants seem like a great option for long term birth control or for treating…
Esra, a vibrant 13-year-old with a promising future, fell victim to the dangerous trend of chroming, which led to her untimely death. Despite their unimaginable grief, the Haynes are determined to make Esra’s life count by ensuring her story serves as a catalyst for change.
After using tampons as instructed, 24-year-old model Lauren began experiencing flu like symptoms, escalating to renal failure and 2 heart attacks. These were the life-threatening effects of toxic shock syndrome, that almost cost her life.
A little fun in the sun on a warm summer’s day is the perfect way to enjoy January. It shouldn’t end with an infected mosquito bite that almost takes your life.
For two years Melanie thought she had Lyme disease but the real reason for her weird symptoms was something completely different. She shares her story to ensure women are being extra vigilant when using tampons.
Social media influencers are being called out for sharing their dangerous secret to the ‘perfect…
A dire vaping warning for teens as more young Australians take up the habit with no idea what they’re inhaling or the lasting damage it does to their body.
A five-year-old boy has been hospitalised after vaping at school. It’s time we realise how harmful vaping is for young children. It’s absolutely NOT harmless!