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The greatest gift: Organ donation

Organ donation specialist Jeanette Lacey helps us to shed some light on pros and cons of becoming a donor and the process involved.

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HIV protection gel, one step closer

A gel that can be applied by women after sex could protect them from the risk of HIV infection.

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The blind could soon ‘hear’ colours and shapes

A new smartphone app could help blind people see by converting images into soundscapes.

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Seaweed extract helps prevent fat absorption

A fibre found in seaweed may prevent the body from absorbing fat, UK researchers have discovered.

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Cell morphing aimed at stopping cancer in its tracks

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have managed change the shape of deadly cancer cells, removing their ability to spread through the body.

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DNA test could predict deadliest cancer risk

A DNA test could predict which men will face the highest risk of deadly prostate cancer.

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Vitamin C can boost chemotherapy treatment

High-doses of vitamin C can help boost the cancer-killing ability of chemotherapy treatments.

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Cells from donated eyes may restore sight to blind

Cells found in donated eyes of deceased people may restore sight to the blind.

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India marks polio-free milestone

Sustained and widespread immunisation has helped India to mark three years since its last reported case of polio.

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Swedish women receive womb transplants

A pioneering surgical treatment could help women without wombs conceive.

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Talking Tennis: Five minutes with Horacio Zeballos

Horacio Zeballos of Argentina won his first pro title at the VTR Open in Chile against Rafael Nadal in February 2013. Almost one year on, he is competing at the Heinenken New Zealand Open before flying to Melbourne to compete at the Australian Open next week.

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Helping little people adjust to big school

Starting ‘big’ school can be a daunting experience for little ones, from the new routines, to the big new buildings and new rules.

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Babies can recognise different languages

Babies as young as 13 months old can detect different languages, an Auckland University study has found.

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New grandparents program may improve child behaviour

A new program for older people caring for their grandkids could improve children’s behavior.

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Researchers discover a new treatment for osteoporosis

Researchers at the University of Sydney have made promising headway into a new water-soluble treatment for osteoporosis.

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Cheryl’s top 10 survival tips for women this Movember

Celebrity mo-wearing couple Dipper and Cheryl shares their tips to help women avoid pash-rash this Movember.

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New app hopes to reduce stroke incidence

A breakthrough new app is aiming to reduce the incidence of stroke around the world.

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Top 5 ways to fight antibiotic resistance

We all have a responsibility to fight antibiotic resistance. Here are 5 ways you can do your part to safeguard global health.

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Caffeine most effective between 9:30am and 11:30am

To get the most out of your morning cup of coffee, down it between 9:30am and 11:30am, experts say.

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Lullabies the best medicine for sick kids

Hush Little Baby and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star are both songs that have the potential to ease the pain of babies and children.

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Your rituals can be roadblocks or ramps

By implementing the right rituals, you can get to where you really want to in life, explains author Keith Abraham.

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Top tips for breathing easy during bushfire season

We share some tips on how to help those most vulnerable breathe easy during the dreaded bush fire season.

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Blood pressure pill, cancer fighting

A safe and commonly used blood pressure medication could help to fight cancerous tumours from the inside out.

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Peanut butter reduces risk of breast cancer

Eating peanut butter could help women ward off breast cancer according to new research.

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