Public Health
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Why males are more likely to die from conception to old age HealthTimes - 29-08-2016
Claire Roberts,
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13 different types of cancer linked to obesity AAP - 10-11-2016
If overweight or obese Australians don't start changing their diets and exercise more then they increase their risk of cancer, warns Cancer Council Australia.
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Young Australians turn to "Dr Google" for advice about health and medicines AAP - 10-11-2016
Australians are being encouraged to be more discerning about where they source health advice, with the majority of 18-34-year-olds turning to "Dr Google".
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Increase in influenza-related deaths in NSW triple in 2016 AAP - 11-11-2016
Over 40 people have died so far this year in NSW influenza-related deaths, more than three times the number from 2015. A more than three-fold
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Household pesticides pose exposure risk for small children HealthTimes - 15-08-2016
Calls to a poisons hotline have revealed a disproportionate number of young children referred to hospital following suspected exposure to a household bug and spider spray.
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People eating raw fish can be infected by a tapeworm AAP - 11-11-2016
People eating raw fish from Australia's south coast might contract a tapeworm that has been found in an Australian for the first time, a university says.
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Health study calls for five-fold boost to activity levels HealthTimes - 11-08-2016
Researchers are calling for a major boost to physical activity recommendations, with a new study linking more weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases.
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Mediterranean diet: good for the heart and brain AAP - 11-11-2016
Besides being good for your heart, the Mediterranean diet is good for your mind, even if you don't live in that region, according to new research.
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Pokemon Go could help ease the childhood obesity AAP - 11-11-2016
A Scottish doctor has given Pokemon Go the thumbs up, saying it is increasing physical activity levels among children by getting them into the playground.
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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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