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Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets reduce tumor growth 6/15/2011

Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal ...

Group therapy helps MS sufferers cope with depression 6/14/2011

Offering Multiple Sclerosis sufferers emotional support through group therapy sessions could improve their quality of life, a study at The University of Nottingham has discovered. ...

Keep cancer off the BBQ grill 6/10/2011

Some people may be reconsidering plans to grill hot dogs and steak based on a new report supporting the link between red and processed meats, and increased colorectal cancer risk.

Australians need to know & ask about organ donations 6/9/2011

Australia has achieved a 19% increase in organ donation and transplantation outcomes in the year to date (as at 31 May 2011), with 416 Australians receiving life-saving and life-changing ...

Brisk walking could improve prostate cancer outcomes 6/9/2011

Men with prostate cancer can improve their outcomes if they walk briskly for at least three hours a week following their diagnosis, according to a recent study in Cancer Research, ...

Silent toll of diabetes exposed 6/7/2011

The devastating effect diabetes has on the lives, limbs and hip pockets of many Australians has now been fully exposed for the first time.

Cancer benefits expected from polypills 6/6/2011

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 ...

Stop snoring 6/6/2011

Snoring is a symptom of blockage in the airway at the back of the nose and throat. In serious cases it can significantly increase the risk of heart problems, according to Dr Stuart ...

Low energy diet can improve sleep disorder 6/1/2011

Sufferers of the sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnoea could benefit from following a low energy diet to lose weight, finds research published on bmj.com.

Know the difference between chesty & dry cough 5/26/2011

Experts are calling for Aussies to pay attention to their coughs this winter as new research from Bisolvon shows some people are still not certain about the difference between a ...

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 ...

Cultured men are happier & healthier 5/24/2011

Men who visit art galleries, museums, and the theatre regularly tend to enjoy better health and are more satisfied with life, reveals a study published online in the Journal of ...

Geneticists' role in reducing obesity epidemic 5/24/2011

Half of Australia’s population is now either obese or overweight, costing the country around $58 billion a year.

Discussing death in the community 5/24/2011

Almost two in three Australians believe death and dying isn't discussed enough in the community, according to a survey released by Palliative Care Australia (PCA).

Far reaching effects of migraine 5/24/2011

New research reveals the far reaching effects of migraine on millions of Australian lives.

Patient reporting helps highlight serious side effects of drugs 5/19/2011

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

When a person's been deskbound all day, it's often not until they stop work they realise how sore their lower back is.

T’ai chi helps prevent falls in the elderly 5/17/2011

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 ...

Brain health messages that reduce dementia risk 5/12/2011