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Europe, U.S. ban Australia-made flu vaccine for kids

European and U.S. health authorities have banned a flu vaccine for children made by Australian biopharmaceutical CSL Biotherapies Australia.

Financial Incentives Affect Surgical Decisions

Your odds of going under the knife may depend on whether or not your orthopedic surgeon has a financial stake in your treatment center, suggests a new study.

Smoking not tied to risk of early breast tumor

Cigarette smoking has been clearly linked to increased risks of a number of cancers, including cancers of the lungs, colon, pancreas and bladder. But studies have yielded conflicting results as to whether smoking may boost a woman's odds of developing breast cancer.

Severity of sleeping disruptions linked to obesity

A 20-year study of patients with sleeping disorders revealed that those who are more obese have severe breathing difficulty while sleeping.

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Choosing Healthy for Weight Loss

There has been so much confusion about the topic of good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates in recent years... I wanted to help clear up some of that confusion for you and set you on a clearer path to lifelong fat loss success and healthier eating.

Low sensitivity to fat is related to obesity, study finds

According to research presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), there are significant differences between obese and lean men in how they respond to the taste of fat

The threat of asbestos looms still, expert says

According to an Australian expert, the threat of asbestos is still around as he warns against complacency and the lethal asbestos ongoing usage in developing country.

Surgeons complete Australia’s first artificial heart transplant

Surgeons at St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst have performed Australia's first artificial heart transplant to extend the life of a 50-year-old Sydney man suffering from total heart failure.

Garlic extract lowers blood pressure, study proves

A recent study reveals aged garlic extract might be beneficial for health as it lowers blood pressure of the study participants who have hypertension.

Inflamed fat cells underlie the cause of diabetes

According to a team of scientists at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, the link between obesity and diabetes may be explained by the inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue.

Australians losing sleep due to waistline expand, scientists say

Health research based on the analysis of records from an NSW sleep clinic revealed Australian are losing sleep due to their increasing waistlines

Higher cholesterol level in Aussie women, regardless of income status

According to the study findings gathered by medical research group Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, four out of five women ages ranging from 45 to 64 presented to their GP with dangerously high levels of bad cholesterol - LDL.

High rate of deaths due to rheumatoid fever in Aboriginal children

According to Brenda Green, researcher from the Menzies School of Health in Darwin, a startling high rate of Indigenous Australians die young due to rheumatic heart disease.

Study finds stress cuts women’s chances of getting pregnant

Researchers at the United Kingdom's Oxford University and the United States National Institutes of Health (USNIH) have found that stress can prevent women from getting pregnant.

‘Electronic nose’ detects type of cancer through patient’s breath

A device that can detect if one has cancer or not through his or her breath alone can now also detect the type of cancer the patient has, according to scientists who developed the breath test.

Chocolate as medicine not a favorite for most patients, study reveals

Chocolate prescription for health sounds wonderful, but scientists in Australia have found that patients usually favored boring pills over antioxidant-packed chocolate as a way to control their blood pressure.

Parents to pay child carers more with proposed new standards in family day care

Some parents will have to pay up to $50 more in weekly child care service if the proposed new standards in family day care is approved and implemented.

3 Australians infected with superbug

Health authorities revealed on Thursday that there are three Australians infected with the superbug or bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

Mobile clinics seen as way to cut U.S. health bill

Every Monday afternoon, a 40-foot (12-meter) motorhome converted to serve as a mobile health clinic pulls into Boston's gritty Roxbury neighborhood and opens its doors to people like Angie Santiago.

Pain relief possible through snail venom

Australian scientists have created a snail-venom inspired medication that can offer powerful relief for people who have severe and chronic pain.

7 Celebrity Fad Diets

Oh, Hollywood celebrities... their lifestyles are just as wild as their eating habits.

Research shows Australian kids experiment with steroids

A significant survey conducted on the use of muscle enhancing injections in secondary schools across Australia show that steroid use among Australian kids is higher than that of the general population.

Defeating cancer is only the first step, says Australian physiologist

After beating cancer, while the body is clear from harm's way, the mind of survivors may not be as ready to go back to its normal cancer-free state.

‘Quiet’ flu year for Australia, says Sydney virologist

A senior virologist declared on Wednesday a very quiet flu year for Australia as influenza infection rate, including cases of swine flu, has been reduced.

Quick brain scan could screen for autism

A 15-minute brain scan could in future be used to test for autism, helping doctors diagnose the complex condition more cheaply and accurately.

3 Tips to Eat a Healthier Diet to Lose Weight Faster

If you want to lose weight, we all know that eating a healthy diet should be your first priority. Sure, exercise is important, but diet is king when it comes to lifelong weight management.