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Women push for access to surgery to reduce breast cancer risk
Many Australian women with a high risk of breast cancer have been forced to wait in limbo for access to risk-reducing surgery. Now they are taking their fight to Canberra.
Drug to target ‘evil cousin’ of bad cholesterol proves a game-changer
Two new drugs will soon be available to target little-known forms of high cholesterol, which are driven by our genes and which so far have lacked treatment options.
Melbourne researchers crack code on key Alzheimer’s enzyme
A team from St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research has revealed for the first time the precise three-dimensional structure of PLD3 – an enzyme associated with Alzheimer’s.
New cure for aggressive blood cancer offers rare hope
Australian researchers are leading the world in a cure for a common, but aggressive blood cancer. This is how they are giving hope.
Strong, sexy, powerful: The real reason men won’t quit red meat
More Aussie men won’t give up eating red meat as it makes them feel stronger, sexier, and more powerful — even though it’s slowly killing them.
Food manufacturers lashed for ‘selective’ display of Health Stars
Public health groups are calling for the mandatory display of Health Star Ratings on all products, with food manufacturers accused of being “highly selective” about which items carry it.
Australian doctor wins top award for ‘unique’ MND discovery
An Australian researcher has been honoured for her work in helping finding a cure for motor neurone disease.
Jamie Oliver ups the ante in push to ban junk food ads to kids
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has joined a chorus of Aussie health experts attempting to shut down the “onslaught” of junk food marketing targeting kids “everywhere they go”.
Ambulances still too slow to help critically sick Victorians
Once again, a damning report has shown Ambulance Victoria is still missing the mark in responding to critically ill Victorians on time.
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