Pre-diabetes diagnosis less useful in older adults
Study finds that older adults deemed 'pre-diabetic' seldom progress to full diabetes.
Parasites could play a role in preventing ageing and living longer
Parasitic worms could hold the key to living longer and free of chronic disease.
Hypertension symptoms in women often mistaken for menopause
Pregnancy complications and early menopause increase women's risk of heart disease.
Science uncovers foods that fight ageing and improve brain health
Super foods chia seeds and curcumin offer incredible health benefits to older adults, according to some new research.
How age influences gender-related outcomes after heart attack
Sex and age play a large part in who experiences a heart attack, the methods used to treat these heart attacks, and the eventual post-hospital outcomes of the people who experience heart attacks.
Aussies want Morrison to refute health misinformation
Three-quarters of Aussies want the prime minister to rebuke Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 during the pandemic.
Inflammatory bowel disease may be linked to increased risk of dementia
New research finds that people with inflammatory bowel disease have double the risk of developing dementia.
What is the 16/8 diet and does it actually work?
Intermittent fasting can aid in weight loss and is believed to improve blood sugar control, boost brain function and enhance longevity. Here's our verdict on the 16/8 diet.
Why experts say we will need to live with smoke-filled air
As fires ravaged large sections of the Australian bush last summer, cities and towns all along the coast were blanketed in toxic smoke. Air pollutants were measured at unheard of levels across the country.
Seven ways exercise is good for your immune system
Need an extra dose of motivation to work out? Lisa Salmon finds out how exercise can benefit the immune system.
Proposal to give patients more say in what they pay their GPs
Four in 10 Australians believe that patients should be able to determine how much they pay for a GP visit.
How your chocolate habit may be boosting your health
From fighting disease to boosting your mood, here are five ways chocolate may be healthier than you think.
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