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Outdoor smoking ban at Hobart takes effect

The outdoor smoking ban at Hobart's malls has been received quite well, said the Hobart City Council.

Lead poisoning affecting kids’ health, study reveals

According to the statistics published in the Medical Journal of Australia, one child suffers from lead poisoning every nine days in the mining town of Mt Isa, in Queensland.

Fracture patients unclear about risks of osteoporosis

According to the findings of a research published in the Medical Journal of Australia, only 40 per cent of patients with fracture are aware of their risks of osteoporosis - which is likely to be a hurdle for patients in the management of their risks, and their medical review.

Breakthrough findings may influence the direction of HIV drug use

HIV patients may have a better chance at avoiding life-threatening conditions related to the treatment they are receiving, following a breakthrough finding by Australian researchers.

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U.S. scientists close to developing anti-stress vaccine

A team of American scientists are close to developing a vaccine that can cure stress to prevent it from causing illnesses such as diabetes and heart attack. Robert Sapolsky, professor of neuroscience at Stanford University and leader of the research team, alled the potential vaccine Sapolsky Shot which he said can alter brain chemistry to create “focused calm.” In his research on the damage cause...

Latest rheumatoid arthritis drug for Australians

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects about one per cent of Australian population. Patients with the condition usually have to live with progressive joint destruction, disability, deformity and a reduced life span, even with treatments.

Puma gene’s absence protective against cancer development

Scientists at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne have furthered the understanding of programmed cell death (apoptosis) and its role in tumor development.

Drunken colleagues place pressure on sober ones

According to research published in the Medical Journal of Australia, Australian workers are significantly affected by their colleagues' alcohol drinking, at a considerable cost.

Omega-3 protective against hearing loss

Based on the research led by Paul Mitchell and his colleagues at the University of Sydney, higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and the fish that carry them may cut down the risk of developing age-associated hearing loss.

Australian doctors' mental health worrying

A study reveals doctors who have yet to take a holiday in the previous year and are working around the clock are far more likely to succumb to anxiety and depression - both of which can compromise judgments in the treatment of their patients.

Abbott promises free dental, medical service to soldiers’ families

Opposition leader Tony Abbott is not keen on a universal dental health plan for now but he promised Sunday free dental and medical care to families of defence personnel.

Opposition offering 3,000 beds for aged, nurses warn of healthcare crisis

Opposition leader Tony Abbott has announced that a coalition government will spend $335 million to make available 3,000 more nursing home beds, but nurses and doctors warned this will cause a healthcare crisis.

Research to confirm if aspirin increases healthy life span

Researchers from the U.S. and Australia are joining efforts to increase the length of disability-free life of older adults, in the biggest international trial ever, called the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) which is sponsored by the US National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Hot chips may cause cancer

Cooking of starch-loaded foods such as potatoes a high temperatures releases a chemical called acrylamide - has been proven to cause cancer, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports.

Queensland addicts abuse cancer drug

The latest fix of Queensland junkies comes in the form of a potent anaesthetic patch for cancer patients as their pain control management.

Cure for Alzheimer’s may come sooner than expected

Researchers at Sydney University's Brain and Mind Research Institute have discovered the way the protein named TAU influences and mediates the toxicity of amyloid-b, which together triggers the symptoms of Alzheimer's diseases.

Glasses at pubs and clubs to display alcohol volume

Under the new plan to improve the liquor legislation in Western Australia, the glasses at pubs and clubs will display their alcohol volume in standard drinks.

A new magic pill for type 2 diabetics minus the side effects

Recently, a new magic pill - a tablet has been developed for people with type 2 diabetes with an aim to lower blood glucose levels, without having the side effects of the usual medications.

Flu vaccine ban for kids lifted

A flu vaccination ban for kids has been lifted for two flu vaccines, Vaxigrip and Influvac, following a series of adverse reactions from the influenza immunization earlier this year.

Scientists discover cause of damage of Huntington’s disease

Huntington's disease is an incurable genetic disease that is trademarked by a steady decline in motor functions, and the degradation and death of cells in the brain. While the real cause of the disease has escaped scientists for a while now, new findings reveal that the build-up of mutant protein called huntingtin is the culprit.

Self harming behavior among Australian kids

A study reveals that more than one in twenty Australian children deliberately harm themselves physically through cutting, burning or biting into their skin, within 12-month duration

Study says ADHD could be linked to diet

A new Australian study suggests that ADHD in adolescents might be linked to Western diets that tend to be high in refined sugar and sodium, total fat and saturated fat.

Damp house linked to kids' risk of nasal allergies

Children who live in damp, water-damaged homes may be more likely than other kids to develop nasal allergies, a new study suggests.

Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur

Pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes, also called gestational diabetes, have a good chance of developing the condition again, suggests a large new study.

SMS support service to help South Australians trying to quit smoking

South Australians trying to quit smoking will get free SMS messages supporting their effort from Quit onQ if they want to.

DERM plays down new gas plant leak scare in Queensland

Department of Environment and Resource Management Director General John Bradley has played down reports of hydrocarbon and possibly mercury contamination of Kogan Creek near Dalby, Queensland.

Greens eyes $4.3 billion fund for universal dental health care scheme

Medicare aimed at helping half a million Australians on the waiting list for more than two years because they could not afford the high cost of private dental treatment.

Mining firm finds Rosebery residents unharmed by heavy metals

Mining firm Minerals and Metals Group and the Tasmanian Department of Health & Human Services told Rosebery residents Thursday that results of MMG's extensive soil, dust and water tests in the Tasmanian town, including blood tests on locals, found no evidence that heavy metals have harmed the community's population.

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