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Tooth loss higher in people with serious mental illness 9/6/2011

People with severe mental illnesses are over three times more likely to lose their teeth because of poor oral health than the general population, University of Queensland researchers ...

Stopping snoring cuts heart attack risk 9/5/2011

Sleep apnoea patients who are successfully treated have lower blood fat levels and a reduced risk of heart attack than people who are left untreated, University of Sydney researchers ...

Calculating cholesterol: a balancing act 8/31/2011

Non-elevated cholesterol levels are often considered an excuse to continue with unhealthy eating patterns, but measuring total cholesterol may not be an accurate reflection of what ...

It's official – chocolate linked to heart health 8/29/2011

High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, finds a study published on bmj.com.

New scoring system predicts cancer patients' life span 8/29/2011

A new scoring system can more reliably predict whether patients with advanced cancer are likely to survive for "days", "weeks" or "months" finds a study published on bmj.com.

Obesity a brain condition, not just lifestyle disorder 8/24/2011

New Australian research has confirmed that obese individuals often perform poorly in reasoning and planning tasks and, likewise, those with poor cognitive function are more vulnerable ...

Older people are given too many medicines 8/23/2011

University of Queensland researchers have called for urgent action following a study that reveals older Australians are being over prescribed psychotropic drugs, resulting in serious ...

15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lengthens life 8/18/2011

Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years compared to people who are inactive, according to a study published ...

You are what you eat; but how do you know what you're eating? 8/18/2011

Australians want solutions to help them make healthier choices on the foods they like to eat; 88% want healthier choices at burger and pizza chains, 91% at chicken chains and 90% at ...

Coffee's anti-cancer link explained 8/16/2011

Coffee has been shown to reduce the risk of skin cancer by helping kill off damaged cells that could otherwise turn into tumours, according to a US study published on Monday.

Stroke prevention medicine review helps people be medicinewise 8/9/2011

Dabigatran (Pradaxa) – a new anticoagulant medicine to help prevent strokes in people with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) is reviewed in the latest edition of Medicine ...

Genetic depression test could reduce risky behaviours 8/3/2011

Eight out of ten Australians would radically change their behaviour if tests showed they had a genetic susceptibility to depression, a national study has found.

Newer antidepressants not safe for older people 8/3/2011

New generation antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are associated with an increased risk of several severe adverse outcomes in older people ...

Bone up on ways to prevent osteoporosis 8/2/2011

During Healthy Bone Week (August 1 – 7), NPS MedicineWise is urging Australians to minimise their risk of osteoporosis from an early age through diet and lifestyle changes.

Salt lovers on a slippery slope 8/2/2011

Links between high blood pressure and salt intake have been made for the first time in Australians.

Concern over intensive treatment for type 2 diabetes patients 7/27/2011

Doctors should be cautious about prescribing intensive glucose lowering treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes as a way of reducing heart complications, concludes a new study ...

Married men seek heart attack treatment sooner 7/26/2011

Men who are married or in relationships seek medical care sooner for heart attacks compared with single, divorced or widowed men, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...

Low sodium salt may pose hyperkalaemia risk 7/21/2011

Use of low sodium salt may lead to high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia) in patients with reduced kidney function or taking particular drugs, warn doctors in a letter to this week’s ...

Discontinuation of low dose aspirin & heart attack risk 7/19/2011

Patients with a history of heart disease who stop taking aspirin are at a significantly increased risk of heart attack compared with those who continue treatment, finds a study ...

Vegetarian diet may protect against common bowel disorder 7/19/2011

Vegetarians are a third less likely to get a common bowel disorder (diverticular disease) than their meat eating counterparts, finds a new study published on bmj.com.

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