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A new app has been launched to help people protect their skin from sunburn

AAP - 14-11-2017

A new app that makes UV rays visible to the human eye has been launched to help people protect their skin from sunburn this summer. UV radiation

 
Australians confused about the safety of sunscreen

AAP - 20-10-2017

A Cancer Council Australia survey shows there's been an increase is the number of people who no longer feel that sunscreen is safe to use on a daily basis.

 
Obesity-related diseases is estimated to rise

AAP - 11-10-2017

Without action on obesity, the economic burden of treating obesity-related diseases is estimated to rise from $US9 billion in 2014 to $US17 billion in 2025.

 
Expectant dads also experience morning sickness

AAP - 03-10-2017

Australian researchers have found that morning sickness suffered by many women during pregnancy can also increase anxiety levels for dads-to-be.

 
Renewed calls for alcohol sponsorship of sport to be banned

AAP - 27-09-2017

There are renewed calls for alcohol sponsorship of sport to be banned ahead of the AFL and NRL grand finals. Analysis shows one-third of complaints

 
Fewer than five per cent of people in Australia are trained in first aid

AAP - 07-09-2017

Most Australians don't have the first

 
Experts warn cancer survivors of using opioid

AAP - 08-08-2017

Doctors should carefully consider the reasons for continuing opioid

 
RACP: Drug testing dole recipients harmful

AAP - 04-08-2017

Physicians are concerned proposed plans to drug test welfare recipients will have considerable consequences for those battling addiction. Plans

 
New study finds fat 'switch' may hold key to weight loss

AAP - 02-08-2017

A switch in the brain that regulates when fat is burned or stored is always on in obese people, new research shows. Obese people aren't able

 
NSW residents can now register for organ donation online in just a few minutes

AAP - 01-08-2017

An updated online tool now allows NSW residents to register for organ donation in just a few minutes. The updated Australian Organ Donor Register

 

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