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Hope for halting the progression of diabetic kidney disease
Monash University and Monash Health researchers have identified a possible new therapy for diabetic kidney disease, the major cause of […]
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Developing anti-obesity pills
A weight loss pill could soon be possible thanks to the work of Deakin University medical researchers. A team of […]
Medication safety warning for Type 2 Diabetics: risk of diabetic ketoacidosis
Consumers and health professionals are advised that serious cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) have been reported in patients taking prescription […]
Alternative therapies for menopausal women – a poor alternative?
New research from Monash University’s School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has found that nearly half a million Australian […]
Ancestral diets determine vulnerability to type 2 diabetes
The middle classes from developing countries are more susceptible than western Caucasians to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease […]
Cranberry Juice May Help Protect Against Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors
A new study reveals that drinking low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail may help lower the risk of chronic diseases that rank […]
Hormonal contraceptives and having children reduces uterine cancer risk for wom…
Taking hormonal contraceptives and having children are associated with a lower risk of uterine cancer for women with Lynch syndrome, […]
Study lists top 10 causes of ill health in Australia
Lower back pain is the leading cause of ill health in Australians according to an international study, supported by University […]
Preventive action on chronic disease needed
The Mitchell Institute at Victoria University has launched a blueprint for preventive action on chronic disease, which has gained support […]
GP Q/A: Type 2 Diabetes – new diagnosis
Reader question: Dear Dr Joe I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes after my doctor received the results for my […]
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