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Birth defect predicts testicular cancer, infertility
Led by University of Sydney researchers and published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, this is the first population-based cohort […]
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Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients
In a world first trial, Queensland researchers have found that robotic-assisted prostatectomy is providing equal outcomes for urinary and erectile […]
How support groups can boost your health
For people living with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer, the health system can seem impersonal and […]
Our health report card is in – and here’s what we can learn
Australia is generally a healthy nation but there are some key areas where we could do better, according to the […]
‘Counting your drinks’ reduces alcohol consumption
The most effective way for Australians to reduce their alcohol consumption is counting their drinks, new research led by Curtin […]
Obesity affects prostate cancer test results
University of Adelaide research shows that the results of the most widely used test for prostate cancer may be affected […]
Marriage may protect against heart disease, stroke and associated risk of death
A global study led by Keele University in the United Kingdom in collaboration with Macquarie University has found that marriage […]
Prostate cancer survivors more susceptible to chronic diseases
Prostate cancer survivors taking androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a treatment commonly used to block the release of male hormones, are […]
New drug calms violent patients
Queensland paramedics are leading the world by introducing a new drug, droperidol, to quickly and safely calm violent patients fuelled […]
Research finds no vasectomy reversal link to prostate cancer
New Curtin University research that studied almost 10,000 men who had undergone vasectomy reversals across the globe has found no […]
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