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The root cause of dental phobia 3/12/2012

Women in their forties are more likely to have dental anxiety than any other age group according to a University of Sydney study into dental anxiety and phobia.

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to irregular heart rhythm 3/12/2012

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at a greater risk of irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) and stroke compared with the general population, according to a study ...

Preventing bacteria's access to 'gangs' helps stop gum disease 3/4/2012

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss.

Lifestyle factors the most significant cancer causes 3/1/2012

Fears that involuntary exposure to chemicals in food and consumer products causes cancer are not supported by evidence, and anxiety about their dangers is diverting attention from ...

Vegetarians unwittingly eat animal gelatin in medicines 3/1/2012

A significant proportion of vegetarians and other patients with dietary preferences borne out of cultural/religious practices are unwittingly consuming animal gelatin in prescribed ...

Simple tips to preserve your eyesight 2/28/2012

According to Vision Australia, nearly 300,000 Australians are blind or vision impaired, and this figure is expected to rise to 421,600 by 2021 as more baby boomers reach retirement ...

Can obese people be perfectly healthy? 2/27/2012

No one can claim to be unaware of the risks of obesity in this day and age.

Research gives clues to muscle wasting in elderly 2/27/2012

Permanent disconnection between nerves and muscles may be the reason behind progressive loss of muscle mass and function in elderly people, Perth-based researchers have found.

Menopause symptoms could soon be predicted, research suggests 2/27/2012

Doctors could soon be able to predict the type and duration of menopausal symptoms an individual woman is likely to experience thanks to new findings from The University of Queensland ...

Specific antipsychotic drugs rise death risk in dementia patients 2/27/2012

Nursing home residents over the age of 65 who take certain antipsychotic medication for dementia are at an increased risk of death, according to a research paper published on bmj.com. ...

Family history - a significant way to assess cardiac disease risk 2/23/2012

A new study by researchers at The University of Nottingham has proved that assessing family medical history is a significant tool in helping GPs spot patients at high risk of heart ...

Tell the doctor about your alternative pain relief medicines: NPS 2/23/2012

NPS issued a media release late last year supporting the TGA’s decision to cancel four prescription pain relief medicines containing dextropropoxyphene from 1 March 2012.

Cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome discovered 2/16/2012

An international study led by the University of Melbourne has provided a clearer understanding of the cancer risks associated with the genetic mutation Lynch syndrome, a finding that ...

Heart disease may kill brain cells 2/13/2012

Heart disease may kill brain cells, according to researchers from The University of Western Australia.

Low calorie feeding not helping lung injury patients on ventilators 2/13/2012

Acute lung injury patients on ventilators who require a feeding tube have a similar number of ventilator-free hospital days and similar mortality rates if they receive a low-calorie ...

Research to probe how disabled adults cope with change 2/9/2012

How adults with disabilities cope with a major change in their life will be investigated in a year-long research project led by a Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic.

Heart failure linked to brain tissue loss 2/9/2012

Heart failure is linked to a loss of cerebral grey matter and impaired cognitive function—a link exposed by researchers at UWA and the Western Australian Institute for Health and ...

Counterfeits and undeclared ingredients of online drugs 2/7/2012

The risks associated with self-medication have been amplified by the ability to buy prescription, non prescription and complementary medicines as well as 'recreational' drugs online, ...

MicroRNAs in heart cells give cardiac disease treatment hope 2/6/2012

Researchers have completed the first comprehensive survey of the tiny cellular molecules found in the heart and which are essential for its healthy function.

Early exercise could fend off diabetes and heart disease: study 2/6/2012