Primary Healthcare
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Pain medication may worsen obesity in chronic patients AAP - 29-04-2016
Obesity is a risk factor for chronic pain but some drugs can cause big increases in weight, says expert. Obese people are more likely to suffer
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Lower back pain may have non-medical cause AAP - 26-04-2016
Psychological reasons and social stressors are contributing to the low back pain epidemic, say Australian experts. Work dissatisfaction, family
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The lowdown on laughter: from boosting immunity to releasing tension HealthTimes - 24-03-2016
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Exercise 'overlooked' as chronic disease treatment AAP - 14-06-2017
Experts have come up with a guide to prescribing exercise, which they say can be just as beneficial as drugs for chronic health conditions.
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Report highlights need for improved chronic disease management AAP - 12-04-2016
Poor management of chronic disease costs Australia more than $320 million a year, according to a Grattan Institute report. Improving the management
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Melb school excludes unvaccinated kids AAP - 24-02-2016
Twenty-one children are being kept home from a Melbourne school affected by a measles outbreak until they can prove they are immunised. More
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Active lifestyle more important than genes AAP - 22-02-2016
Lifestyle changes in adulthood can have a significant impact in tackling obesity, regardless of a person's genetic profile. The lifestyle
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Testosterone gel no fountain of youth AAP - 18-02-2016
Results from a US study are the first solid evidence of whether testosterone supplements can help treat low sex drive and lack of energy in older men.
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Victoria salmonella outbreak spreads wider AAP - 08-02-2016
A recall affecting pre-packaged lettuce amid fears of a salmonella outbreak has grown much wider than first thought. A salmonella outbreak
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Conservative antibiotic prescription reduces patient satisfaction AAP - 08-12-2015
A UK study has found that a 25 per cent lower rate of antibiotic prescribing by GPs corresponded to a 5-6 point reduction on GP satisfaction rankings.
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Paracetamol not beneficial for adult flu sufferers AAP - 08-12-2015
Taking paracetamol doesn't make adult flu sufferers feel better or significantly reduce fevers, but won't prolong the illness, a study has found.
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Inmates' Medicare would 'benefit everyone' AAP - 02-11-2015
The Medicare exclusion for prisoners should be overturned, a move which researchers say would benefit the whole health system. Giving prisoners
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Getting the kids to bed early is good for your mental health AAP - 23-10-2015
Mothers who send their young kids to bed before 8:30pm have better mental health than those who don't. An early bedtime may lead to healthier
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Call to trial syringe program in jails AAP - 19-10-2015
The ACT should be guided by evidence, not unions, in introducing the nation's first needle and syringe program trial, experts say. Australia
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Happiness good for weight loss AAP - 08-10-2015
University of Adelaide research has found that people are more likely to lose weight if they focus on being happy, rather than dieting. Many
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Birth weight affects health later in life AAP - 10-11-2015
Very small and very large babies have the worst hearing, vision and mental ability in adulthood, a British study says. Being too light or heavy
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Young Aussies not looking after their health and wellbeing AAP - 06-10-2015
Young Australian adults are less likely to do activities which would improve their mental health and wellbeing, a survey has found. Only 18
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I'm not attacking doctors: Health Minister Ley AAP - 29-09-2015
The federal government has promised it will have evidence before making any changes to taxpayer-funded medical procedures. Health Minister
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