Syphilis diagnoses hit all-time high
HEALTH experts are urging people to have protected sex as rates of syphilis reach record highs in Australia, with the increase almost exclusively among gay men.
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Drug trial raises hope for BRCA carriers
MELBOURNE researchers are testing a new drug on BRCA carriers, who have a high risk of breast cancer.
Ebola scare shows health strategy working
THE case of a patient admitted to a Queensland hospital with suspected Ebola has shown the national health strategy is working well, experts say
Mum discovers Parkinson’s after a wave
A SYDNEY mum knew something was up when she attempted to wave with her right hand and instead used her left.
Cots fail to meet safety standards
SEVERAL cot suppliers have announced recalls this year, with the latest model being a sleigh-style bed sold by an online retailer.
We invented a pill for weight loss
A DIET pill, which may soon be available in Australia, helps obese people shed the kilos and maintain the loss — but it comes with worrying side effects.
Overhaul blood pressure treatment: experts
EXPERTS recommend an overhaul of blood pressure treatment to reduce the burden of chronic disease on the health system and potentially save lives.
No evidence to link depression, creativity
PEOPLE in the creative arts are no more prone to depression than anyone else, an expert says.
Swine flu cases rising in Australia
NEARLY 21,000 cases of flu have been confirmed in Australia so far this year, double the number of cases at this time last year.
Cancer survivors face challenges
AS the survival rate in Australia for all cancers is now higher than ever, the issues faced by survivors are becoming increasingly important.
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