Medical research
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Faster steps linked to better health AAP - 13-09-2022
The journey to 10,000 steps every day could be as important as the destination, according to research linking walking pace with lower rates of dementia, heart disease and
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Makers buoyed by malaria vaccine data AAP - 08-09-2022
Encouraging new data on a malaria vaccine from Oxford University bodes well for global effort to combat the mosquito-borne disease that kills a child every minute, its makers
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Tea drinkers enjoy health benefits AAP - 30-08-2022
A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those
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Playing instrument linked to sharper mind AAP - 29-08-2022
Researchers have found a link between children and teenagers who take up a musical instrument and improved thinking skills in old age. People with more experience
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Kids capable of COVID self-testing AAP - 27-08-2022
School-aged children can test themselves for COVID-19 with almost as much accuracy as healthcare workers. All it takes is some simple instructions, according
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Good sleepers less likely to suffer stroke AAP - 26-08-2022
People who sleep well are less likely to suffer strokes, a new study suggests. Researchers say suboptimal sleep is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease
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Early-warning tech success in CSIRO study AAP - 25-08-2022
CSIRO scientists have led a study to develop a machine learning tool that gives medical professionals early warning of a patient's deteriorating condition.
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Over-testing for Vitamin D costs $87m AAP - 25-08-2022
Unnecessary testing for levels of vitamin D is costing Australia's healthcare system about $87 million a year and contributing to the sector's carbon footprint, according
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Caesarean birth adds cardiovascular risk AAP - 24-08-2022
Australian children born via caesarean section have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new study.
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Increased health risks working from home AAP - 21-08-2022
Australians embracing the post-pandemic trend of working from home could be at increased risk of injury, experts say. Workers using the kitchen table, the sofa
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World-first screening for cancer risk AAP - 21-08-2022
The lives of countless young Australians could be saved by a world-first DNA screening study which can detect increased risk of some cancers and heart disease.
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Heatwaves Australia's deadliest disasters AAP - 19-08-2022
Australia's blistering heatwaves kill many more people than any other natural hazard, and more can be done to prepare for future events, new research says.
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Relocation sparks PTSD in bushfire victims AAP - 17-08-2022
People forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study has found. Researchers from the
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Study confirms mRNA vax safe in pregnancy AAP - 14-08-2022
Pregnant women can safely receive COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, ending up with side effects less frequently than people who aren't pregnant, a Canadian study has found.
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Aussies encouraged to be 'death literate' AAP - 13-08-2022
It is a certainty that will befall us all, but talking about it can feel morbid and distressing. While most Australians spend months planning birthday parties
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Healthy alcohol 'spin' misleads consumers AAP - 09-08-2022
Health-conscious Aussies may want to reconsider their next "low sugar" alcoholic drink as experts warn "healthy" booze marketing campaigns can often be
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Low vitamin D linked to inflammation AAP - 08-08-2022
New research has established a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and persistent inflammation, which can lead to a wide range of problems including type 2 diabetes,
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Bowel cancer test urged over screen time AAP - 08-08-2022
Australians spend the equivalent of 18 days every two years in the bathroom. No prizes for guessing that for most of it they're sitting but in the spirit
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Teach kids to bounce back from bumps AAP - 06-08-2022
Watching a child take a tumble or endure a painful jab of a needle can be distressing for any parent. But while the natural urge is to rush to their aid, teaching
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Killer proteins may axe meningitis AAP - 05-08-2022
A group of bacteria-killing proteins inside the body could help develop more effective drugs, with the potential to eliminate diseases including meningitis, pneumonia and
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