Pollution and premature births Living near busy roads is not only bad for the heart – it can even induce premature birth, Australian...

Gestational diabetes cases to jump 30% As hospitals prepare for a surge in gestational diabetes cases under looming changes to diagnostic...

Superbug makes first Aussie appearance 4/4/2011 A new, hypervirulent strain of Clostridium difficile is taking hold in Australia,...

Outbreak of hepatitis: tomatoes blamed 5 April 2011 An investigation into a large hepatitis A outbreak in South Australia has exposed the...

Fatter oldies...fewer hip fractures Rates of hip fracture are in decline in Australia, with adiposity rather than anti-fracture drugs...

Unnecessary deaths in Australia Bowel Cancer 31/3/11 EVEN if the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is funded at the next budget it...

Fish oil benefits even the obese 28/3/2011 A fish-rich diet is the key to Eskimos’ low rates of diabetes and heart disease, say...

CANCER TREATMENTS Complimentary and Alternative Medicine use could hamper cancer treatment The effectiveness of cancer drugs may be...

Brain Health Breakthrough The three-pound human brain is comprised of 100 billion neurons with branches that connect to more than 100...

Scurvy is making a surprise comeback in Australia... ...an intensive care specialists say, after reporting a case in Brisbane. (Scurvy is...

The word R A D I A T I O N strikes fear into the stoutest heart By Stephen Pincock www.australiandoctor.com.au As the crisis mounted at...

Diabetes linked with increased Parkinson’s risk Evidence is mounting for a link between diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, although the...

Balanced Hormones Mean Better Heart Health Our blood vessels are lined with oestrogen receptors, which play a key role in regulating...

Tumeric may not just add a little spice to your next Indian dish. The popular spice is now being used to regenerate brain cells after...

Burned Toast ADELAIDE HOSPITALSHAVE WASTED almost $90,000 on hundreds of false fire alarmcall-outs, with many caused bystaff setting off...

Paracetamol increases fracture risk by 50% Australian researchers are warning about the possible effects of paracetamol on bone...

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Sugary drinks and High Blood Pressure Sarah Colyer For every extra 355mL sugary drink consumed each day, a person’s average systolic BP...

CHLAMYDIA ON THE RISE Chlamydia trachomatis: This sexually transmitted bacterial infection, can cause blindness and infertility if...