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Preparation reduces winter sports injuries  6/7/2011
Preparation reduces winter sports injuries
During winter those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, warns Sports Medicine Australia.
Cancer benefits expected from polypills  6/6/2011
Cancer benefits expected from polypills
The world’s first international polypill trial has shown that a 4-in1 combination pill can halve predicted heart disease and stroke risk. Results were published today in the open ...
Daily calcium doesn't reduce fracture risk in later life  5/26/2011
Daily calcium doesn't reduce fracture risk in later life
While moderate amounts of calcium (around 700 mg a day) are vital for maintaining healthy bones, there is no need to start increasing calcium intake in order to reduce the risk of ...
Patient reporting helps highlight serious side effects of drugs  5/19/2011
Patient reporting helps highlight serious side effects of drugs
New research has shown that patient reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is richer in detail and better at describing the impact on their daily lives than information ...
My pain's not your pain  5/17/2011
My pain's not your pain
When a person's been deskbound all day, it's often not until they stop work they realise how sore their lower back is.
Are medical schools failing to teach legal skills?  5/17/2011
Are medical schools failing to teach legal skills?
Most medical students feel they lack the skills and legal knowledge required to challenge poor clinical practice and promote better patient care, reveals research published ahead of ...
T’ai chi helps prevent falls in the elderly  5/17/2011
T’ai chi helps prevent falls in the elderly
T’ai chi has particular health benefits for older people, including helping to prevent falls and improving mental wellbeing, reveals a review published ahead of print in the British ...
Healthy sources of Vitamin D  5/12/2011
Healthy sources of Vitamin D
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center experts recommend getting Vitamin D from sources other than sunlight.
Finger length clue to motor neuron disease  5/10/2011
Finger length clue to motor neuron disease
People with the commonest form of motor neuron disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are more likely to have relatively long ring fingers, reveals research published ...
"Excessive" doses of thyroid drugs lead to fracture risks  5/3/2011
"Excessive" doses of thyroid drugs lead to fracture risks
Many older adults may be taking "excessive" doses of drugs for thyroid problems which can lead to an increased risk of fractures, finds a study published on bmj.com.
The link between calcium supplements and heart problems  4/21/2011
The link between calcium supplements and heart problems
New research published on bmj.com adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in older women.
Attractive men have 'long ring fingers'  4/21/2011
Attractive men have 'long ring fingers'
The longer a man's fourth or ring finger is compared with his index finger, the more likely he is to be judged attractive by women, according to a study released on Wednesday.
Illusion can halve the pain of osteoarthritis  4/19/2011
Illusion can halve the pain of osteoarthritis
A serendipitous discovery by academics at The University of Nottingham has shown that a simple illusion can significantly reduce — and in some cases even temporarily eradicate — ...
New perspectives on cancer & the immune system  3/31/2011
New perspectives on cancer & the immune system
Three CRI scientists describe immunity’s paradoxical role in the promotion and control of cancer.
Helping children with Tourette syndrome  3/29/2011
Helping children with Tourette syndrome
Children with Tourette syndrome could benefit from behavioural therapy to reduce their symptoms, according to a new brain imaging study.
Salt content in food causing serious illnesses  3/29/2011
Salt content in food causing serious illnesses
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has thrown its support behind a new report that recommends targets for salt levels in common food products.
Cancer drug found hiding in sunflower seed protein  3/22/2011
Cancer drug found hiding in sunflower seed protein
UQ scientists have found sunflower proteins and their processing machinery are hijacked to make rogue protein rings in a discovery that could open the door to cheaper, plant-based ...
Lousy summer leads to low Vitamin D  3/8/2011
Lousy summer leads to low Vitamin D
Rain and cloud coverage doesn’t leave a lot of room for the sun.
Managing pain when you take other medicines  3/8/2011
Managing pain when you take other medicines
NPS MedicineWise is encouraging people with chronic conditions to speak with their doctor, pharmacist or health professional before taking over-the-counter medicines as part of a ...
Why scans & X-rays won't help your acute low back pain  3/3/2011
Why scans & X-rays won't help your acute low back pain
NPS has launched a new campaign to help people manage their lower back pain safely and effectively.
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