Public Health
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Better treatment to prevent painful kidney stones AAP - 08-12-2016
A promising discovery has been made in the US that could lead to better treatment to prevent painful kidney stones. Researchers in the US have
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Research shows Australia's workforce' health suffering AAP - 11-11-2016
A survey of Australian workers has found more than half view their job as a barrier to keeping active and want bosses to support exercise at work.
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Online games may make students smarter AAP - 11-11-2016
Dump Facebook and take up online gaming if you want to improve your school grades, according to a new Australian study. Online gaming may be
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Alcoholism could be genetic AAP - 11-11-2016
Scientists in the US have discovered almost 1000 genetic differences in alcoholic rats. Alcoholism could be genetic, a team of US researchers
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NT rockmelon farm linked to nationwide salmonella outbreak AAP - 11-11-2016
Australians are being warned not to eat rockmelon after 86 people contracted a rare strain of salmonella, which has been linked to a NT farm.
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Study shows red meat lowers mortality rate AAP - 11-11-2016
A US study has found a strong association between eating more plant proteins and lower mortality, suggesting a need to reduce meat intake.
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Student recruits learn to decode alcohol advertisements AAP - 11-11-2016
High school students in the ACT are the latest recruits in a program designed to challenge and interpret advertising used by the alcohol industry.
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An hour of physical activity per day is recommended AAP - 11-11-2016
There's good news for office-workers, with a study finding one hour of daily exercise can offset the risks associated with sitting at a desk for hours.
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Alcohol causes seven types of cancer AAP - 11-11-2016
A New Zealand university review has found strong evidence that alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer. There is strong evidence that
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Cancer patients say NSW cancer facilities are very good AAP - 11-11-2016
A majority of cancer patients say NSW cancer facilities are very good, with 92 per cent of patients likely to speak highly of their treatment, a report shows.
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Less red meat could help reduce risk of kidney failure AAP - 11-11-2016
A new study suggest cutting back on red meat from time to time could help prevent kidney disease. Meat-free Mondays have become a common
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Happy cows produce more nutritious milk AAP - 11-11-2016
US scientists have found some cows given daily infusions of serotonin produced milk that contained more calcium. Dairy cows given daily doses
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Children who are in bed by 8pm are far less likely to be obese AAP - 11-11-2016
New research suggests preschoolers who are in bed by 8pm are far less likely to be obese as teenagers. Preschool children who go to bed by
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Hepatitis infection in Australian prisons increased AAP - 11-11-2016
Incarcerating drug offenders and users in Australian prisons helps the spread of hepatitis C and hepatitis B, Professor Kate Dolan from the UNSW says.
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Global obesity study used to standardise future health programs HealthTimes - 14-07-2016
A five-year global study into the relationship between Body-Mass Index (BMI) and mortality has shown people classed as overweight or obese have higher mortality rates.
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Obese men has higher risk of premature death AAP - 11-11-2016
Men who are overweight or obese face a much higher risk of premature death than overweight or obese women, researchers say. The risk of premature
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Artificial sweeteners may affect the brain AAP - 11-11-2016
Sydney researchers have found that fruit flies fed a steady diet of artificial sweeteners eventually started eating more and became more hyperactive.
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Gut bacteria causes chronic fatigue AAP - 08-07-2016
Chronic fatigue syndrome is real, say scientists from New York's Cornell University who have discovered bacteria found in the gut may be a factor.
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Too much time on the internet could damage immune system AAP - 08-07-2016
New research has revealed that internet addicts could be doing damage to their immune systems - making them more vulnerable to catching colds.
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Italian study has found pasta is not fattening AAP - 08-07-2016
Contrary to popular perceptions, an Italian study has found pasta is not fattening, and instead it can, in fact, help a person lose weight.

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