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Antibiotics may get tougher warnings:US authorities have ordered stronger warnings about a type of antibiotics due to the risk of tendon problems.
Wednesday Jul 9 18:29 AEST

Hendra virus attacks Qld racehorses

By Petrina Berry | 3 hours 29 mins ago

The Queensland government has dismissed fears the worst outbreak of deadly Hendra virus in 14 years will spread like equine influenza.

Wednesday Jul 9 18:26 AEST

Tough Victorian laws close 128 solariums

By Catherine Best | 3 hours 32 mins ago

More than 100 solariums have closed across Victoria since tough new laws were introduced to regulate the industry five months ago.

Wednesday Jul 9 17:46 AEST

Antibiotics may get tougher warnings

By Tamara McLean | 4 hours 12 mins ago

US authorities have ordered stronger warnings about a type of antibiotics due to the risk of tendon problems.

Wednesday Jul 9 16:23 AEST

Measles cases 'spike' in two states

By Tamara McLean | 5 hours 34 mins ago

Measles cases have spiked in two states, with national statistics showing babies and young people have been hardest hit.

Wednesday Jul 9 14:41 AEST

Carbs with coffee refuel muscles faster

By Tamara McLean, Medical Writer | 7 hours 17 mins ago

Drinking a cup of coffee with a plate of carbs will help athletes recover from their training sessions faster, Australian research shows.

Wednesday Jul 9 12:03 AEST

Niue wants cigarette ban from Australia

9 hours 55 mins ago

Health authorities in the tiny South Pacific nation of Niue want Australia's help as the country moves to become one of the world's first to ban smoking.

Wednesday Jul 9 11:25 AEST

Outbreak of horse virus in Brisbane

10 hours 33 mins ago

Two horses are dead after an outbreak of a deadly virus at a Brisbane Bayside veterinary practice.

Wednesday Jul 9 08:23 AEST

Sex at age 70 on the rise: Swedish study

By Julie Steenhuysen | 13 hours 35 mins ago

More 70-year-olds are having good sex more often, Swedish researchers said in a finding bound to bring a smile to many an aging baby boomer.

Wednesday Jul 9 08:12 AEST

Young love 'often marred by abuse'

Reuters | 13 hours 46 mins ago

A surprising number of young teens in the United States are in physically and emotionally abusive dating relationships, according to a new survey.

Wednesday Jul 9 06:03 AEST

Cancer risk not higher for IVF mums

By Tamara McLean | 15 hours 55 mins ago

Women who undergo fertility treatment are no more likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer than any other female, an international review shows.

Tuesday Jul 8 14:26 AEST

Outback women travel kms to give birth

By Tara Ravens | 8 Jul 2008

Heavily pregnant women in the Northern Territory are being forced to travel hundreds of kilometres, usually in buses, to give birth in Alice Springs.

Tuesday Jul 8 12:11 AEST

Expectant mothers told: embrace exercise

8 Jul 2008

Not long ago expectant mothers were told to take it easy. But exercise during pregnancy improves overall condition and stimulates blood circulation.

Tuesday Jul 8 11:54 AEST

NT Health denies premature deaths claims

By Tara Ravens | 8 Jul 2008

The Northern Territory Health Department has conceded Central Australia is suffering from a severe doctor shortage.

Tuesday Jul 8 11:47 AEST

Give kids cholesterol drugs: US doctors

8 Jul 2008

An influential US doctors group is recommending that some children as young as eight be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems.

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 Carbs with coffee refuel muscles fasterDrinking a cup of coffee with a plate of carbs will help athletes recover from their training sessions faster, Australian research shows.
 Niue wants cigarette ban from AustraliaHealth authorities in the tiny South Pacific nation of Niue want Australia's help as the country moves to become one of the world's first to ban smoking.
 Antibiotics may get tougher warningsUS authorities have ordered stronger warnings about a type of antibiotics due to the risk of tendon problems.
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 Young love 'often marred by abuse'A surprising number of young teens in the United States are in physically and emotionally abusive dating relationships, according to a new survey.
 Sex at age 70 on the rise: Swedish studyMore 70-year-olds are having good sex more often, Swedish researchers said in a finding bound to bring a smile to many an aging baby boomer.
 Measles cases 'spike' in two statesMeasles cases have spiked in two states, with national statistics showing babies and young people have been hardest hit.
 Hendra virus attacks Qld racehorsesThe Queensland government has dismissed fears the worst outbreak of deadly Hendra virus in 14 years will spread like equine influenza.
 Outbreak of horse virus in BrisbaneTwo horses are dead after an outbreak of a deadly virus at a Brisbane Bayside veterinary practice.
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