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Vitamins: myths, facts; use and misuse 11/15/2011

Complementary medicine is big business these days, but when it comes to vitamins, there’s a wide gap between what the most recent science says and what many consumers believe.

High fibre diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer 11/15/2011

Eating a diet high in fibre, particularly from cereal and whole grains, is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, finds a new study integrating all available evidence ...

Vitamin B reduces work stress 11/10/2011

Increasing your Vitamin B intake could significantly reduce work-related stress, a clinical trial conducted at Swinburne University of Technology has shown.

Test to predict dementia risk 11/10/2011

Researchers have developed a memory stress test that can be used to predict those at risk of developing dementia.

Sunglasses not a priority for Australian drivers: optometrists 11/10/2011

Safety is taking a back seat for Australian drivers, with more than 60 per cent of people risking accidents by driving without sunglasses on glary days according to a new national ...

Dancing to prevent elderly falls 11/8/2011

Foxtrot, salsa, rumba! Twice weekly ballroom dancing classes for senior citizens could bring back the balance and strength needed to prevent falls in elderly Australians, according ...

Not all women in breast cancer families share high risk 11/3/2011

Mothers, sisters and daughters from breast cancer families with known genetic mutations do not all share the same high risk of developing the disease, according to a new international ...

Obese people regain weight after dieting due to hormones 11/3/2011

Worldwide, there are more than 1.5 billion overweight adults, including 400 million who are obese.

Drug targets revealed from giant parasitic worm genome 11/3/2011

Scientists have identified the genetic blueprint of the giant intestinal roundworm, Ascaris suum, revealing potential targets to control the devastating parasitic disease, ascariasis. ...

Computer-based tool to improve cancer diagnosis and prognosis 11/1/2011

A computer-based tool could help GPs to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from two of the most common forms of cancer, potentially saving thousands of lives ...

Getting down to the bare bones of vitamin D 10/24/2011

New research from the University of South Australia to discover how and why bone cells produce their own vitamin D may hold vital significance in preventing or redressing osteoporosis. ...

Australians blind to sunglasses UV rating: Survey 10/24/2011

Sixty-two per cent of Australian adults are unsure if their sunglasses provide 100 per cent UV blockage, according to a new national survey by Optometrists Association Australia ...

Fitness not fatness should be the mantra 10/24/2011

The current focus on overweight and obesity by government and health professionals is misguided, a keynote speaker said at Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport.

Love your bones to beat osteoporosis 10/20/2011

Across Australia more than 1.2 million people, mostly women, are affected by osteoporosis.

Protein key to curbing overeating and preventing obesity 10/18/2011

Including enough protein in our diets, rather than simply cutting calories, is the key to curbing appetites and preventing excessive consumption of fats and carbohydrates, a new ...

Brain tumour discovery offers drug treatment hope 10/18/2011

Australian scientists have played a key role in the identification of a new biochemical mechanism that allows brain tumours to survive and grow, offering hope of new drug treatments ...

Ginger root supplement reduces colon inflammation markers 10/13/2011

Ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this supplement may have potential as a colon cancer prevention agent, according ...

Certain mouth bacteria signal pancreatic cancer 10/13/2011

Particular types of mouth bacteria, some of which are found in gum disease, are associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, indicates a small study published online in the ...

Association between CCSVI and multiple sclerosis 10/12/2011

Combined analysis of CCSVI studies finds a positive association with MS Canadian researchers Dr Laupacis and colleagues have conducted a meta-analysis in which the data from eight ...

Finding relief for low back pain 10/11/2011