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Cancer not a modern disease

A 120,000-year-old Neanderthal fossil displaying signs of a tumour may provide clues to cancer’s origins.

Painkillers pose heart risk

Do you reach for painkillers often? You may want to consider the consequences for your heart, researchers warn.

Dry July

Brett MacDonald and his friends were fairly heavy drinkers until one day they set themselves the challenge to abstain from alcohol for a whole month, and so Dry July was born. Five years later the campaign has gone national and raised more than $11 million to date.

Blood donation incentives

A new study, which found blood donations increase with gift incentives, could have a positive impact on low rates of blood donation globally.

Bunions caused by family not footwear

When it comes to developing unsightly and uncomfortable bunions, it seems family – not footwear — are to blame.

Illicit drug use linked to brain abnormalities

A high rate of illegal drug use could see an alarming rise in Parkinson’s disease for users later on.

Obesity obsession

British researchers believe our society’s growing obsession with obesity is causing many underweight children to go unnoticed.

Go Red for women in May

Go red this month to raise awareness for the biggest killer of women around the world.

A cuddle a day

Everybody loves a cuddle, but new research has now proven that hugs are essential to a child’s emotional development.

Breakthrough device could predict seizures

Scientists have developed a device that may be able to predict epilepsy seizures by monitoring early warning signs.

Clenching onto your memory

Do you find it hard to remember or recall names and dates? A simple solution can be found in clenching your fists, new research shows.

Tetris treatment could cure lazy eye

No longer only a favourite childhood pastime, Tetris may have the ability to cure lazy eye condition.

How much is too much?

Emerging research shows few of us know our limits when it comes to alcohol.

Iron deficiency widespread

Doctors have released a warning this week that a lack of iron could be a bigger problem than what most people think.

Want a reliable fitness buddy? Get a dog

The biggest hurdle for maintaining a fitness routine is usually motivation. Exercising with a friend is often recommended as a […]

Tweeting your way to heart health

Twitter is a powerful tool in the prevention of heart disease according to one new study.

Should you get the flu shot?

A spike in flu cases has prompted authorities to encourage early flu vaccines, but with so much conflicting information, many may choose to pass this option.

World Health Day focuses on high blood pressure

This Sunday marks World Health Day, with a focus on high blood pressure – a silent killer affecting one third of adults worldwide, many of whom are not even aware they are living with it.

Eating for the season

Craving heartier foods? While we do need to maintain warmer foods throughout winter there are natural ways to stimulate digestion & stop that sluggish feeling. Gwingana retreat’s senior naturopath, Shannon McNeil explains how.

Top 10 Terrific Autism Traits

To mark World Autism Day, we decided to take a look at some of the endearing qualities of those on the autism spectrum.

Umbrellas – more than a rain shield

When it comes to sheltering yourself from the sun, look to the humble umbrella, researchers say.

Flu Free Forever

A new antiviral drug designed to guard against pandemic influenza strains has been developed by scientists, to the excitement of the medical community.

Kids and technology

Electronic devices are the most popular mode of recreation for kids these days – they spend more time in front of the TV then at school. Dr Sonja Walker explains how this can be detrimental to children’s ability to develop socially and emotionally.

Together counts

Former Olympian and mum of two, Susie O’Neil, is encouraging parents to make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle for their families this month.

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