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In an Acta Ophthalmologica analysis of 11 relevant articles, maternal smoking during pregnancy was associated with a 46 per cent increased risk […]
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Young adults aren’t using e-cigarettes to quit smoking
Young Australian adults are more likely to use electronic nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes for enjoyment rather than to […]
Fast tracking lung cancer diagnosis
A new initiative is successfully encouraging those at higher risk of lung cancer to act sooner when symptoms appear. The […]
Mental illness rising among meth/amphetamine and ecstasy users
Mental illnesses are becoming more common among meth/amphetamine and ecstasy users, according to a report released by the Australian Institute […]
Costs of maternal health
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has for the first time identified and quantified the factors pushing up […]
A better way to estimate Australia’s future lifestyle-related cancers
UNSW’s Centre for Big Data Research in Health has a new and improved way to estimate the numbers of cancers […]
6 ways men can take better care of their health
Men are less likely than women to see a doctor or other health provider, suggesting they care less about their […]
Cancer impacting Australia’s health more than any other group of diseases
Cancer is the disease group with the biggest impact on our health costing us, as a nation, more years of […]
Impact of smoking and exercise
Charles Sturt University (CSU) research has provided new insight into the impacts of smoking and exercise on the brain and […]
Is a routine CT scan the key to prevent heart attacks?
Heart disease affects around 1.4 million Australians and is the single leading cause of death in this country. It kills […]
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