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Aussie scientists have developed an exercise pill

AAP - 14-09-2016

A new 'exercise pill' could be a game changer in the fight against weight-related heart disease but it's not going to get you Channing Tatum's abs.

 
Weekly physical activity decreases alcohol cancer risk

AAP - 08-09-2016

The increased cancer risk that comes with drinking alcohol can be offset, in part, by physical

 
More than 2000 medicine brands to drop in price

AAP - 05-09-2016

More than 2000 medicine brands treating common conditions on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, will drop in price from next month. Patients

 
Dangers of buying weight loss medicines online

AAP - 31-08-2016

Harmful pharmaceuticals - including one withdrawn almost 20 years ago over a cancer risk - have been found in weight loss products bought from overseas websites and

 
The Mediterranean diet will help reduce the risk of heart disease but it isn't enough to cure it

AAP - 30-08-2016

Doctors say the Mediterranean diet isn't the silver bullet for solving heart disease problems for people with high cholesterol. The Mediterranean

 
Men aged between 30-59 are at greatest risk of drug overdose

AAP - 30-08-2016

New statistics show men aged between 30-59 are at greatest risk of dying from a drug overdose in Australia. Too many older men are dying from accidental drug

 
Fish oil could help you lose weight

AAP - 30-08-2016

Scientists in Brazil say they have found further evidence supporting the health benefits of fish oil and it could help people lose weight. Fish

 
Why males are more likely to die from conception to old age

HealthTimes - 29-08-2016

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13 different types of cancer linked to obesity

AAP - 25-08-2016

If overweight or obese Australians don't start changing their diets and exercise more then they increase their risk of cancer, warns Cancer Council Australia.

 
Young Australians turn to "Dr Google" for advice about health and medicines

AAP - 25-08-2016

Australians are being encouraged to be more discerning about where they source health advice, with the majority of 18-34-year-olds turning to "Dr Google".

 

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