Public Health
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Regular high-intensity exercise can significantly slow down ageing AAP - 12-05-2017
Regular high-intensity exercise can slow the
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The Australian health system is failing people struggling with obesity AAP - 08-08-2017
A leading expert in obesity management is calling for fairer access to 'highly effective' bariatric surgery in Australia. The Australian
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An abundance of deadly mushrooms are flourishing across Victoria AAP - 05-05-2017
The poisonous death cap is flourishing across Victoria ahead of the mushroom season this year. Victorians are being warned not to pick wild
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Australia has a problem with excessive drinking AAP - 28-04-2017
A new national poll shows most Australians believe excessive drinking is linked to domestic violence, but drinks retailers say binge drinking is in decline.
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Waist circumference better indicator of early death than BMI HealthTimes - 26-04-2017
People with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) who carry their weight around the middle are at the highest risk of death from any cause and cardiovascular causes compared to these
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Kickstarting weight loss tips from the experts AAP - 14-04-2017
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report shows if every overweight person lost just three kilos, the obesity
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Tips to reduce food poisoning from seafood this Easter AAP - 13-04-2017
Australians buying seafood for Easter must transport and store their goods in a chilled space, food safety experts say. Australians are being
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Rise in need for alcohol and amphetamine support HealthTimes - 12-04-2017
There is increasing concern over the use of alcohol and amphetamines, a national online counselling service has reported. Turning Point’s Counselling
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Scientists are a step closer to anti-ageing drug AAP - 25-03-2017
Australian scientists hope they might soon be able to repair the damaged DNA of astronauts and children with cancer using a compound found in fruit and vege.
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What to do in a disaster: new must-have guide for health professionals HealthTimes - 24-03-2017
A world-first grass-roots guide for doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health professionals will give them a much-needed common language to deal with the growing
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Flu shot demand expected to soar AAP - 23-03-2017
A survey by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has found that an extra two million Aussies are expected to receive a flu vaccine this year. About
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A new study has found parenthood could actually extend your life span AAP - 14-03-2017
If your kids are driving you crazy take heart - a new study has found parenthood could actually extend your life
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Being obese is a potent risk factor of chronic kidney disease AAP - 06-03-2017
Kidney Health Australia has released a report which says being overweight or obese can as much as double the risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
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Poisonous deathcap mushrooms warning AAP - 28-02-2017
Authorities are warning about poisonous deathcap mushrooms which thrive near oak trees in warm and wet weather, typical at the end of summer and early autumn.
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How to live longer and healthier life AAP - 23-02-2017
Professor Andrea Maier helps people live longer and healthier life
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A review found evidence of bias towards industry sponsored drug trials AAP - 21-02-2017
A Chochrane Library review has found evidence of bias towards industry-sponsored drug trial studies, says a Sydney researcher. Doctors'
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Walking an extra 4300 steps per day may reduce hospital need AAP - 20-02-2017
A new study suggests walking an extra three kilometres every day may reduce the average time Australians aged over 55 spend in hospital each year.
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Experts have questioned the efficacy of multivitamins AAP - 14-02-2017
The TGA is working toward reforms to help Australians make informed choices about complementary medicines, as experts question their efficacy.
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Australian study linked amphetamine use to premature ageing AAP - 13-02-2017
An Australian study at the University of Western Australia has linked amphetamine use to premature ageing. Addiction to ice
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A call for national obesity awareness in Australia AAP - 13-02-2017
A prominent researcher and clinician has renewed calls for urgent national action, including regulatory reforms, to stem obesity rates in Australia.
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