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• Life of the mind
  Shiannon Corcoran had a brain tumour removed 11 years ago. Her physical health is still 'less than perfect', but she's discovered her own persistence and creativity.
  Health: Your Stories 26 August 2008
• Partners to parents
  From 'me and you' to 'mum and dad': negotiating sex, sleep and housework can get tricky when a baby comes along.
  Health: Features 19 August 2008
• Gestational diabetes
  Gestational diabetes - pre-diabetes in pregnancy - is on the rise, increasing a woman's risk of subsequent diabetes.
  Health: The Pulse 14 August 2008
• Catching the early babies
  As Australia's mothers get older, their chances of a premature birth are rising too. Neo-natal specialists say parents should be better prepared for an early arrival.
  Health: The Pulse 24 July 2008
• Plugging the leaks
  There are plenty of treatments for incontinence in women, but few of them actually work, US researchers have found.
  Health: The Pulse 20 March 2008
• Circumcision: back on the table
  After decades of being out of fashion, male circumcision is becoming more popular, after reports of its long-term health benefits.
  Health: The Pulse 31 January 2008

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