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New personal devices allow at-risk people to make better lifestyle decisions

The American Medical Association has labelled gun violence a public health crisis

The AMA has labelled gun violence a public health crisis and plans to lobby for research into gun-related issues.

Clean home clean health

Professional cleaners knows what health risks lurk in your house. Here are their tips for gaining control over your domain.

Ibuprofen with caution

Studies give us pause for thought. Is it time to rethink this seemingly benign anti inflammatory?

Breakthrough: Could this ‘bionic spine’ help paralysed patients to walk again?

Paralysis victims may walk again with Melbourne invention.

Stay Younger for Longer

Mitochondria are our cellular batteries – structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form cells can use. As we age, our mitochondria come under attack from free radicals from stress, illness and pollution. The earlier you try and prevent this process, the better. Giving mitochondria a boost as soon as we can and continuing this for the long-term may help slow the ageing process.

Researchers discover a link between elephants and cancer prevention

Do elephants hold the secret to cancer prevention?

How virtual medicine is revolutionising healthcare today

Technology and medicine are intersecting more than ever, resulting in new, safer ways of treating patients in remote areas.

Women with a hereditary breast cancer history share their story #brightpinklipstickday

Now in its fourth year Bright Pink Lipstick Day, aims to encourage Australians to have a conversation about their family’s hereditary health, specifically their risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

New study finds what causes half of autism cases

A new theory is challenging commonly held ideas about what causes autism.

A breakthrough in Brain Trauma treatment?

Ex-Green Beret makes it his mission to help fellow soldiers by funding new research for Traumatic Brain Injury

New study claims Alzheimer’s disease could be infectious

New findings suggest Alzheimer’s disease not just genetic as previously thought

Buddy Franklin’s message to Jesinta: Brave or Dangerous?

On the eve of R U OK day, Sydney Swans player’s woes show the struggle is real for men and mental health

Should choosing your baby’s sex be legal?

Some describe it as creating ‘designer babies’, others say they’d only choose a particular sex for health reasons – whatever your view, the topic remains controversial.

Sniffing out Cancer

These puppies are using their incredible sense of smell to sniff out cancer.

Need a brain boost? Narcolepsy drug found to enhance your smarts

Researchers discover the drug Modafinil sees higher brain function kicking in when users need it most, but is using it ethical?

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer 2015 with Karen Walker

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer have launched their 2015 campaign with the chic assistance of Kiwi designer Karen Walker.

The “Skinny Pill” is almost a reality

Researchers are hopeful about a pill that could block the gene responsible for obesity and Diabetes Type 2

A new device could help get legs moving after spinal injury

A noninvasive procedure could help people with paralysis move their legs without the need for surgery.

Can this foil sachet save a baby’s life?

A new invention is ensuring new mothers – who don’t have access to hospitals – do have access to antiretroviral medication to stop mother-to-baby HIV transmission.

Cuba eradicates mother to baby HIV transmission

WHO has just announced that Cuba has successfully halted the transmission of HIV from mother to child.

Sweden is trialling new techniques to get donors coming back

Would you be more likely to give blood if you knew when and for who, it was used?

Tearful Avril Lavigne says she has Lyme Disease; Australia still denies it exists.

The Canadian singer has spoken out about her struggle with Lyme disease over the last year, describing it as the ‘worst time of her life’.

Brewing bad: home brewed morphine

Scientists have discovered a way to brew morphine using the same DIY beer-making kit.

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