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Australians blind to sunglasses UV rating: Survey 10/24/2011

Sixty-two per cent of Australian adults are unsure if their sunglasses provide 100 per cent UV blockage, according to a new national survey by Optometrists Association Australia ...

Fitness not fatness should be the mantra 10/24/2011

The current focus on overweight and obesity by government and health professionals is misguided, a keynote speaker said at Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport.

Love your bones to beat osteoporosis 10/20/2011

Across Australia more than 1.2 million people, mostly women, are affected by osteoporosis.

Protein key to curbing overeating and preventing obesity 10/18/2011

Including enough protein in our diets, rather than simply cutting calories, is the key to curbing appetites and preventing excessive consumption of fats and carbohydrates, a new ...

Brain tumour discovery offers drug treatment hope 10/18/2011

Australian scientists have played a key role in the identification of a new biochemical mechanism that allows brain tumours to survive and grow, offering hope of new drug treatments ...

Ginger root supplement reduces colon inflammation markers 10/13/2011

Ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this supplement may have potential as a colon cancer prevention agent, according ...

Certain mouth bacteria signal pancreatic cancer 10/13/2011

Particular types of mouth bacteria, some of which are found in gum disease, are associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, indicates a small study published online in the ...

Association between CCSVI and multiple sclerosis 10/12/2011

Combined analysis of CCSVI studies finds a positive association with MS Canadian researchers Dr Laupacis and colleagues have conducted a meta-analysis in which the data from eight ...

Finding relief for low back pain 10/11/2011

Most adults with low back pain can be effectively managed with simple treatments delivered well.

A new approach to lung cancer treatment 10/11/2011

Scientists have discovered a mechanism that causes an aggressive type of lung cancer to re-grow following chemotherapy, offering hope for new therapies.

Recognition of anger, fear, disgust most affected in dementia 10/10/2011

A new study on emotion recognition has shown that people with frontotemporal dementia are more likely to lose the ability to recognise negative emotions, such as anger, fear and ...

Older cancer survivor population to increase substantially 10/10/2011

Over the next decade, the population of cancer survivors over 65 years of age will increase by approximately 42 percent.

An apple a day keeps the heart healthy 10/6/2011

An apple a day keeps the doctor away - and researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Department of Agriculture and Food are closer to understanding exactly ...

Swimming program helps dementia patients reignite memories 10/6/2011

A University of Queensland project team has created a specialised swim club to help people living with dementia rekindle the positive memories of swimming.

Review of stroke treatment could save lives 10/4/2011

Doctors are underutilising crucial medication to prevent deadly strokes in those with a common type of heart condition, new research says, leading to fresh calls for a review of ...

Hip replacements among most successful operations: surgeons 9/27/2011

The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA), the peak professional body for orthopaedic surgeons, released figures showing hip replacement operations are among the most successful ...

Breathe easy as you age 9/27/2011

Nearly one in five older adults has been diagnosed with asthma at sometime in their life, according to results from a recent survey conducted by the University of Wollongong’s Centre ...

New discoveries in the genetics of lung health 9/26/2011

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have been involved in the discovery of 16 new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health — opening up the possibility for ...

A difficult pill to swallow 9/22/2011

There is a trick to making a difficult pill easier to swallow.

Yellow patches around eyelids predict risk of heart problems 9/20/2011

Raised yellow patches of skin (xanthelasmata) around the upper or lower eyelids are markers of an individual’s increased risk of having a heart attack or suffering from heart disease, ...

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