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Study of media’s impact on statin use wins national award

A study that found Australians changed their use of statin medications after an ABC TV Catalyst program questioned their effectiveness has won a […]

Childhood fitness a trump card in better adult heart health

A new study from a group of international researchers, including those at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical […]

Stem cell and genetic editing may unlock treatments for heart disease

Heart muscle diseases are a leading cause of disability and death in children and adults but the causes remain poorly […]

Science on the move for health

Medical researchers have confirmed that by taking an additional 3,500 steps and spending an extra 45 minutes on the move […]

Let’s talk about sex: breaking the silence on cardiovascular disease and sexual…

Cardiovascular disease is more than a heart problem, with up to 87% of the 3.72 million people living with the […]

The benefits of sit-stand desks

Workers who use sit-stand desks are just as productive as those who use traditional desks while enjoying a host of […]

Dancing halves chance of death from cardiovascular disease

A world first study has found people over the age of 40 who participate in dancing almost halve their risk […]

Virtual heart care saves lives

Lives are saved, long hospital stays prevented and quality of life improved when people with heart failure are monitored and […]
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It’s time to tackle chronic diseases: health leaders unite to challenge Canberra

One of the largest research collaborations ever seen in Australia will aid governments in tackling our rising chronic disease problem. […]

Cardiovascular disease is more than a heart problem

A Deakin University researcher is looking to lift the taboo on the sexual problems that are often an unspoken side-effect […]