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Increase in influenza-related deaths in NSW triple in 2016

AAP - 16-08-2016

Over 40 people have died so far this year in NSW influenza-related deaths, more than three times the number from 2015. A more than three-fold

 
Household pesticides pose exposure risk for small children

HealthTimes - 15-08-2016

Calls to a poisons hotline have revealed a disproportionate number of young children referred to hospital following suspected exposure to a household bug and spider spray.

 
People eating raw fish can be infected by a tapeworm

AAP - 12-08-2016

People eating raw fish from Australia's south coast might contract a tapeworm that has been found in an Australian for the first time, a university says.

 
Health study calls for five-fold boost to activity levels

HealthTimes - 11-08-2016

Researchers are calling for a major boost to physical activity recommendations, with a new study linking more weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases.

 
Mediterranean diet: good for the heart and brain

AAP - 11-08-2016

Besides being good for your heart, the Mediterranean diet is good for your mind, even if you don't live in that region, according to new research.

 
Pokemon Go could help ease the childhood obesity

AAP - 10-08-2016

A Scottish doctor has given Pokemon Go the thumbs up, saying it is increasing physical activity levels among children by getting them into the playground.

 
Better treatment to prevent painful kidney stones

AAP - 10-08-2016

A promising discovery has been made in the US that could lead to better treatment to prevent painful kidney stones. Researchers in the US have

 
Research shows Australia's workforce' health suffering

AAP - 09-08-2016

A survey of Australian workers has found more than half view their job as a barrier to keeping active and want bosses to support exercise at work.

 
Online games may make students smarter

AAP - 09-08-2016

Dump Facebook and take up online gaming if you want to improve your school grades, according to a new Australian study. Online gaming may be

 
Alcoholism could be genetic

AAP - 05-08-2016

Scientists in the US have discovered almost 1000 genetic differences in alcoholic rats. Alcoholism could be genetic, a team of US researchers

 

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