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Breakthrough in the development of a blood test for pain

Researchers have developed a test that objectively measures pain biomarkers in blood. The test could help physicians better treat patients […]

Mind the bugs don’t bite

January 2019 was the hottest month on record for Australia, and the temperature continues to swelter through February. The hot […]

New cervical cancer test hailed as an ‘enormous development’

A new cervical cancer test has been found to detect all of the cancers according to breakthrough research. In a randomised […]

Children’s eye health at risk: New solution offers hope

Short-sightedness is expected to increase by 50% by 2050 with long-term risks for children including vision impairment and blindness. Parents need […]

Blood test could detect Alzheimer’s a decade earlier, new research

A new blood test could potentially detect Alzheimer’s in patients over 10 years before symptoms appear. Scientists at the German […]

Simple steps to reduce summer allergy

Looking like you’ve lost a round in the ring? If you’ve got dark circles under the eyes that are not the […]

You may think you have a food allergy – but actually don’t – says new research

Half of people who think they have a food allergy do not – this according to a major new study. […]

New breath test could detect cancer before symptoms present

In the not-so-distant future, cancer could be diagnosed as simply as determining your drink-drive status. Researchers are about to start trialing a […]

Eye scan can detect early Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 70% of all people with dementia. Now a […]

Adolescent anxiety: Expert advice on helping your teen through feelings of angst

Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety from time to time, but sometimes what may seem like usual teen angst can actually […]

New research shows link between osteoporosis and dementia

Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over age 50 will experience osteoporotic […]

Promising new therapy to stop Parkinson’s disease

Australian researchers have found a small molecule that helps prevent the loss of brain cells. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition […]

Avoid the dreaded summer head cold – here’s how

It doesn’t have to be cold outside to catch a summer head cold. Look around and no doubt you will […]

Obligatory organ donation – where do you stand?

As the need for organ transplants continues to rise, some countries are making controversial changes to their organ donor system […]

Australian researchers devise 10-minute cancer test

A new inexpensive procedure will show whether a patient has cancerous cells in the body, but does not reveal where […]

New Zealand and Australia have highest ALS mortality rates in the world – new study

Global study reveals New Zealand has world’s highest mortality rate from motor neuron disease or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), followed closely […]

5 questions to ask your doctor about codeine

With the use of opioid-based pain relief such as codeine quadrupling in the last decade, experts say it’s important to ask your GP the right questions.

New peanut allergy drug is potentially ‘lifesaving’

Peanut allergy can be beaten with a treatment that slowly builds up tolerance, a large study shows. A large study […]

Light sensitive, depth perception difficulties? You may suffer from Irlen Syndrome

Nerida Crowe, Regional Director of the Irlen Dyslexia Centre, explains Irlen Syndrome, which can often present itself in simple and unassuming ways.

A diet to combat diabetes: Watch out for these 3 food types

November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, a day that brings awareness to the disease and gives a voice to people […]

Smoking, diabetes increases heart attack risk in women

High blood pressure, smoking and diabetes raise a woman’s risk of heart attack more than these factors raise a man’s […]

The risk of overusing antibiotic creams and ointments

Experts are warning against complacency with the use of topical antibiotics. While the use of such creams and ointments is intended to speed up the healing of wounds and stop infection, they can do a lot more and the change is not always good.

Australia bucks trend as skin cancer deaths soar among men in developed countries

Skin cancer deaths among men have soared in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates among women rising more slowly […]

13 more reasons to ditch sugary drinks

The Australian Cancer Council is on a mission to get Aussies to ditch sugary drinks, highlighting the link between obesity […]

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