Health news
News and information about health and ageing, including recent studies and updates on the latest health research and breakthroughs.
Healthy fries and deadly grapefruit
A chemical in grapefruit increases your risk of overdosing on certain medications, which could
Know your own skin
At least two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70
Antibiotics and alcohol
It is okay to drink alcohol when taking antibiotics? Which antibiotics react badly to alcohol consumption?
Hormone therapy reduces Alzheimer’s risk
A new study has shown that hormone replacement therapy can decrease the risk of Alzheimer's.
Flu vaccine reduces risk of heart attack
A new study has shown that getting a flu shot may reduce your risk of a major cardiac event
Is your computer making you fat?
New research looks at why technology makes us fat, and the answer may not be as simple as you
Plastic causes breast cancer
There is an email going around which claims that plastic causes breast cancer.
New PBS medicines announced
A number of new medicines have been added to the PBS. Find out if yours are included.
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