Shoulder injuries caused by tendinitis or a tear in one of the rotator cuff muscles are relatively common with up to 25% of people over the age of 50 having some form of rotator cuff problem. But this type of injury is not the sole domain of older people, it can happen to young, fit and healthy people as well.

Choosing to terminate a pregnancy is difficult in any situation. But what if you were stuck in a foreign country with no doctor to help you, no one to talk to and no way home? Jackie says she wants to talk about the emotional trauma and the physical exhaustion of a delayed abortion so that other women wrestling their demons know there is light at the end of the tunnel.

If you have unexpectedly fallen pregnant or just want to learn more about the psychological issues concerning abortion in Australia, read about Michelle's experience with the abortion procedure.

Adults can get just as sick from tonsillitis as little kids, find out from Linda what swallowing two golf balls feels like.

If you suffer from the annoying and often embarrassing affliction of allergies, read about Bec's experience and how she coped with the constant sniffles.

An amniocentesis is an investigation that pregnant women can do as part of genetic screening to check for abnormalities in a foetus' DNA. This way, if the baby is discovered to have a severe disability, parents can choose whether they would like to continue or terminate the pregnancy. Sarah found this investigation not only tested her baby's DNA but also her strength to stand for what she ...

Chances are you know somebody who has a mental illness. Read about Kelly's experience with being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Emergency caesarean and planned caesarean births are becoming increasingly common. Read about Katie's two c-section experiences.

In this experience we speak to Tania about the birth of her first baby and get the truth about the pain and the joy.

In this experience we speak to Brian; a hard-working exec who learnt how to type with his left hand - the hard way, after fracturing his wrist.

Like many people, when Kaitlin first encountered the term 'clubfoot', she associated it with ugliness or deformity. But when her beautiful baby was diagnosed and born with the condition, she understood that it is not only quite common but also nothing to be afraid of.

Dan may have become the 'butt' of a few jokes for a short time before his colonoscopy but screening for bowel cancer is no laughing matter. Though Dan was apprehensive at first, he says that now that he has done it, he knows this procedure is absolutely nothing to fear. In fact, it actually turned out to be one of the best naps he’s taken in ages

If you get headaches or migraines, you might want to read about Jack's story; a rare tale of pain and recovery, dealing with an uncommon and extremely painful condition of cough headaches.

If you have inherited flat feet, read about Sarah's experience and how she is now enjoying wearing high heels!

Michelle is no longer embarrassed about having genital herpes and wants to get rid of the stigma - read about her experience.