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New virus scare in Brisbane The Age - 4 hours ago A FEMALE veterinarian who euthanased a racehorse infected with the potentially deadly Hendra virus has a nervous wait to be cleared of the virus after a needlestick injury. Vet in hospital after Hendra virus needle accident ABC Online Government vet tested for Hendra Brisbane Times The Australian - Melbourne Herald Sun - News-Medical.net - Horsetalk all 40 news articles

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Patient trial for wonder drug FT-11 The Australian - 17 Aug 2008 AUSTRALIAN researchers are to trial on patients a potential wonder drug that could ultimately save millions of lives. The drug, called FT-11, could be used to treat the spread of fibrosis - the irreversible scarring of vital organs - which makes heart, ... Fibrosis drug holds great hope ABC Online Australian scientists develop potential "blockbuster" diabetes drug AFP NEWS.com.au - The Age - News-Medical.net all 53 news articles

Alert issued over diabetes drug Avandia The Australian - 4 hours ago AN estimated 40000 Australians taking the anti-diabetes medicine Avandia have been told to see their doctors for urgent review, after the guidelines on which patients should get the drug were rewritten following safety fears. Diabetes drug users urged to see doctor NEWS.com.au all 27 news articles

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Tired teens risking their hearts The Age - 19 Aug 2008 Sleep-deprived teenagers are at greater risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks - and their mobile phones, computer games and iPods could be to blame, research suggests. Lack Of Sleep Linked To Hypertension In Teens InjuryBoard.com Poor sleep equals high blood pressure for teens Reuters E Canada Now - U.S. News & World Report - eFluxMedia - iTWire all 248 news articles

Labor promises more smoking bans ABC Online - 17 hours ago The State Government says it will step up smoking bans throughout Western Australia if it wins the election. The Government is proposing to ban smoking in alfresco dining areas, in cars where children are passengers, in children's playgrounds, ... Smoking law changes set to be announced The West Australian Readers' Comments Labor gets tough on smokers PerthNow all 8 news articles

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Sydney hospital specialist tackles childhood obesity ABC Online - 18 Aug 2008 By national medical reporter Sophie Scott It is a sign of just how serious the problem of childhood obesity really is. Sydney's Children's Hospital at Westmead has appointed the first staff specialist just to treat young patients who are overweight or ... Rise in obese kids may demand surgery NEWS.com.au Top Sydney hospital appoints specialist to treat childhood obesity News-Medical.net Sydney Morning Herald - ABC Online - ABC Online - Sydney Morning Herald all 187 news articles

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Kissing ‘qualifies as sex’: outrageous claim by Red Cross Sydney Star Observer - 9 hours ago Kissing or nibbling another man’s ear is enough to ban gay men from donating blood for life, a Red Cross expert has claimed. The blood supply agency has clung to AIDS myths dispelled more than 20 years ago to defend its blood ban in the Tasmanian ... Blood On Their Hands? Same Same Australian gay blood rule – Call for change GenerationQ Melbourne Community Voice - Sydney Star Observer all 6 news articles

Survey shows SA clueless about cancer causes ABC Regional Online - 19 Aug 2008 A survey by the South Australian Cancer Council shows the public is not educated about the main causes of cancer. The survey found many people believe stress, pollution and pesticides are common causes. South Australians fear cancer myths ScienceAlert $108m in funding for SA cancer research Adelaidenow all 3 news articles

When the chemistry isn't right The Age - 18 Aug 2008 MORE than 100 of Australia's top chefs are so concerned about genetically modified foods entering our food chain they have refused to serve it in their restaurants. Top Queensland chefs support national petition - "GM Food: Our ... The Westender all 4 news articles

Kirralee criticism unfair, says doctor Ballarat Courier - 19 Aug 2008 "The story so far has been not only one-sided but extremely unfair to the staff," Dr Bongiorno said. A July 18 inspection by the Department of Health and Ageing found Kirralee, in Ballarat East, had failed in 33 of 44 minimum standards of care, ... New action over Brighton aged care centre Adelaidenow No fears on sale of Roxburgh Park home Hume Leader all 4 news articles

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Council warning on child obesity BBC News - 15 Aug 2008 Social services may have to take action over children who are overweight if the UK's obesity problems continue to grow, council chiefs have warned. Corpulent corpses tax way of death The Age XXL funerals Sydney Morning Herald Financial Times - Times Online - Journal Live - Telegraph.co.uk all 186 news articles

Medical experts expose ADHD misdiagnoses NEWS.com.au - 4 hours ago By Janet Fyfe-Yeomans and Kate Sikora TWO of Australia's most senior medical experts have blown the whistle on the misdiagnosis of ADHD, with at least one in three children wrongly diagnosed with the condition. One boy's horror story after ADHD drugs Daily Telegraph Baby humpback whale's plight touches us all Daily Telegraph all 5 news articles

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Researchers warn of heart risks from energy drinks News-Medical.net - 17 Aug 2008 Recent research from both Australia and the United States has raised questions about energy drinks and says they may be harmful to some people. European court backs ban on Red Bull over health concerns Belfast Telegraph Study: Red Bull Causes Heart Problems Fox5 KVVU Telegraph.co.uk - Manila Standard Today - Canada.com - Independent all 72 news articles

Deadly debate we must have Melbourne Herald Sun - 4 hours ago THE euthanasia Bill being debated in Parliament, while adding to the discussion about death with dignity, does not deserve to be passed. Bill would allow lethal drinks by prescription NEWS.com.au all 15 news articles

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Double Mastectomy Increasingly Popular Breast Cancer Treatment InjuryBoard.com - 1 hour ago For people watching the celebrity headlines that actress Christina Applegate underwent a double mastectomy, the option may seem extreme. Health Buzz: Applegate's Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Other ... U.S. News & World Report Applegate undergoes double mastectomy The Age NEWS.com.au - ABC Online - eFluxMedia - Reuters all 1,050 news articles

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Alexander Technique Eases Back Pain WebMD - 8 hours ago By Caroline Wilbert Aug. 19, 2008 -- The Alexander technique, a little-known type of physical therapy designed to reduce chronic pain, is more effective at reducing back pain than exercise alone or massage therapy, according to a new study. Back pain eased by good posture BBC News Health: Alexander technique 'does ease back pain' guardian.co.uk The Press Association - Telegraph.co.uk - NHS Choices - 6minutes all 56 news articles

Liberals slam problems at LGH Examiner - 15 hours ago BED closures, lack of staff and emerging problems with the aged care sector are compounding the problems at the Launceston General Hospital this winter, according to the State Opposition. More surgery on hold at LGH ABC Online Overtime for extra LGH beds Examiner all 4 news articles

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Moisturizers 101: Do they cause skin cancer? Food Consumer - 18 Aug 2008 By Sue Mueller Moisturizers or moisturizing creams are special cosmetic products indicated to prevent and or treat dry skin although not all products are as effective as claimed. Moisturisers may increase the risk of skin cancer News-Medical.net Study discovers moisturisers cause skin cancer in mice HealthJockey.com ChattahBox - InjuryBoard.com - eFluxMedia - dBTechno all 150 news articles

Quick RAH discharges 'responsible': Minister ABC Online - 20 hours ago Health Minister John Hill says the Royal Adelaide Hospital dealt responsibly with a bed shortage last week. A high number of admissions last Monday forced the RAH to use a policy of accelerating patient discharges and calling in extra staff. Intensive care cuts at QEH Adelaidenow RAH reaches bed crisis Adelaidenow Adelaidenow - Adelaidenow all 6 news articles

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Tas scientists make diabetes breakthrough ABC Online - 21 hours ago Tasmanian scientists are one step closer to slowing the rapid rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes, with groundbreaking new research. Sex, Massages and Taxpayer Dollars ABC News all 3 news articles