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Friday Mar 19 19:28 AEDT

E coli detected in Gold Coast water

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Nerang residents on the Gold Coast are being warned to boil their tap water before drinking it after an E coli outbreak was detected during routine testing.

Friday Mar 19 10:59 AEDT

More US kids 'extremely obese': study

8 hours 40 mins ago

More US children are becoming extremely obese at a younger age, putting them at risk of dying decades younger than normal-weight children, a study has warned.

Friday Mar 19 09:37 AEDT

Fat people on TV turn Kiwi kids off junk

By Nicky Park | 10 hours 1 mins ago

Reality TV shows featuring overweight people are turning Kiwi kids off junk food, a recent study has found.

Friday Mar 19 05:50 AEDT

Breast cancer drug fights lung cancer

By Danny Rose, Medical Writer | 13 hours 48 mins ago

A trial investigating wider use of a leading breast cancer drug has found it could also be effective at fighting lung cancer.

Friday Mar 19 03:02 AEDT

Awareness urged for rheumatoid arthritis

By Julian Drape | 16 hours 36 mins ago

Sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis have used a book launch at federal parliament to call for a greater awareness of the disease.

Thursday Mar 18 18:06 AEDT

Staff shortages compromise care: nurses

By Lisa Martin | 18 Mar 2010

Nurses at six western Sydney hospitals claim patient care is being compromised because a lack of funding has forced the area health service to freeze hiring.

Thursday Mar 18 13:10 AEDT

Olympians encourage kids to stay fit

18 Mar 2010

Former Olympic champion Cathy Freeman says it's frightening that one in four Australian children are overweight and counts herself lucky.

Thursday Mar 18 08:01 AEDT

Alcohol abuse in Pacific rising: report

By Nicky Park | 18 Mar 2010

Alcohol abuse is on the rise in the Pacific, and Australian beer is a large part of the problem, a new report has found.

Thursday Mar 18 03:16 AEDT

Sexual images 'inescapable' for kids

By Danny Rose, Medical Writer | 18 Mar 2010

The professional body for Australia's psychiatrists says the self-regulation of advertising, and other media industries, has failed to protect children.

Wednesday Mar 17 21:01 AEDT

New nicotine replacements offer hope

17 Mar 2010

NZ smokers have given the thumbs up to two nicotine replacement products which may become more commonly available, after research from the University of Otago.

Wednesday Mar 17 12:39 AEDT

Brain damage, prenatal meth link: study

17 Mar 2010

A developing fetus exposed to methamphetamine can cause far more damaging brain problems than prenatal exposure to alcohol, a study said.

Gene test 'helps define heart drug dose'

17 Mar 2010

A simple genetic test can help pinpoint the precise dose of a medication to ward off blood clotting after heart surgery, a study has found.

Wednesday Mar 17 11:39 AEDT

'More' post-heart attack deaths in women

17 Mar 2010

Women who suffer a heart attack are twice as likely as men to die within the following month because they receive different treatment than men, researchers say.

Wednesday Mar 17 11:33 AEDT

Nerds lose out when women judge on germs

AFP | 17 Mar 2010

What gives a guy the best chances of attracting a girl? Should he be metrosexual or macho?

Swine flu 'often fatal during pregnancy':Catching swine flu is often life-threatening or fatal for pregnant women and their babies, an Australian study has confirmed ahead of the imminent flu season.

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 Swine flu 'often fatal during pregnancy'Catching swine flu is often life-threatening or fatal for pregnant women and their babies, an Australian study has confirmed ahead of the imminent flu season.
 More US kids 'extremely obese': studyMore US children are becoming extremely obese at a younger age, putting them at risk of dying decades younger than normal-weight children, a study has warned.
 Breast cancer drug fights lung cancerA trial investigating wider use of a leading breast cancer drug has found it could also be effective at fighting lung cancer.
 Fat people on TV turn Kiwi kids off junkReality TV shows featuring overweight people are turning Kiwi kids off junk food, a recent study has found.
 Awareness urged for rheumatoid arthritisSufferers of rheumatoid arthritis have used a book launch at federal parliament to call for a greater awareness of the disease.
 Staff shortages compromise care: nursesNurses at six western Sydney hospitals claim patient care is being compromised because a lack of funding has forced the area health service to freeze hiring.
 Sexual images 'inescapable' for kidsThe professional body for Australia's psychiatrists says the self-regulation of advertising, and other media industries, has failed to protect children.
 Alcohol abuse in Pacific rising: reportAlcohol abuse is on the rise in the Pacific, and Australian beer is a large part of the problem, a new report has found.
 Brain damage, prenatal meth link: studyA developing fetus exposed to methamphetamine can cause far more damaging brain problems than prenatal exposure to alcohol, a study said.
 Indigenous eye health 'still lagging'The situation has improved, but many indigenous Australians are still going blind from preventable causes.
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