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Monday Feb 13 04:59 AEDT

Sex change man in UK gives birth

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A man who was born a woman but had had a sex change is thought to be the UK's first "male mother" after giving birth.

Friday Feb 10 16:30 AEDT

13% of Qld women abused by partner: study

10 Feb 2012

Nearly a third of Queensland women are abused by their male partners, but most remain committed to the relationship, a new study shows.

Friday Feb 10 11:20 AEDT

Age of sexually active teens drops

10 Feb 2012

A new Australian survey has shown a drop in the age of teenagers having sex.

Friday Feb 10 11:17 AEDT

Sunlight can ward off food allergies

10 Feb 2012

Sunlight could help ward off the onset of food allergies and eczema in children, a study has revealed.

Thursday Feb 9 21:02 AEDT

Mental health patients using drugs/alcohol

Vincent Morello | 9 Feb 2012

Patients at the mental health facility sex killer Trent Jennings escaped from are using drugs and alcohol, victims of crime advocates claim.

Thursday Feb 9 19:44 AEDT

Sex education 'campaign needed for teens'

9 Feb 2012

A public health campaign is needed to persuade sexually active teenagers to wear condoms, NSW Commissioner for Children says.

Thursday Feb 9 18:23 AEDT

Vic govt says no interstate nurses needed

By Melissa Iaria | 9 Feb 2012

Victoria's health system has measures in place to deal with potential nurse resignations, the government says.

Wednesday Feb 8 18:49 AEDT

Sun lovers avoid sunscreen over particles

8 Feb 2012

Nanoparticles in sunscreen are causing some Australians to avoid using it, according to a study.

Wednesday Feb 8 16:02 AEDT

Vic bed closures 'unprecedented': nurses

By Kellee Nolan | 8 Feb 2012

An "unprecedented" number of Victorian hospital beds are being closed, the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) says.

Wednesday Feb 8 15:33 AEDT

Party drug to be banned in WA

8 Feb 2012

Western Australia will ban the synthetic recreational drug MDPV - similar to "ecstasy" MDMA - from Friday.

Wednesday Feb 8 15:09 AEDT

Bill Crews lobbies for implant victims

8 Feb 2012

Bill Crews says the federal government should pay for the removal of faulty breast implants made by a company that used industrial silicon gel.

Wednesday Feb 8 14:26 AEDT

Diet, environment affect evolution: study

8 Feb 2012

Scientists say it can no longer be accepted that evolutionary changes only occur through genetics - they can also be induced by diet and environment.

Tuesday Feb 7 20:12 AEDT

Time for govt to focus on alcohol: AMA

Julian Drape | 7 Feb 2012

The federal government has been told it should be doing more to reduce the amount of junk food and alcohol being consumed by Australians.

Tuesday Feb 7 18:55 AEDT

Sunlight 'helps prevent food allergies'

7 Feb 2012

People who are exposed to more sunlight may be less likely to suffer from eczema and food allergy, according to a new Australian study.

Nicotine therapy doesn't help quit: study:A US study has found gums, patches and nasal sprays that supply smokers with nicotine do not help people quit cigarettes over the long term.

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Sex change man in UK gives birthA man who was born a woman but had had a sex change is thought to be the UK's first "male mother" after giving birth.

Age of sexually active teens dropsA new Australian survey has shown a drop in the age of teenagers having sex.

Party drug to be banned in WAWestern Australia will ban the synthetic recreational drug MDPV - similar to "ecstasy" MDMA - from Friday.

13% of Qld women abused by partner: studyNearly a third of Queensland women are abused by their male partners, but most remain committed to the relationship, a new study shows.

Sun lovers avoid sunscreen over particlesNanoparticles in sunscreen are causing some Australians to avoid using it, according to a study.

Sunlight can ward off food allergiesSunlight could help ward off the onset of food allergies and eczema in children, a study has revealed.

Mental health patients using drugs/alcoholPatients at the mental health facility sex killer Trent Jennings escaped from are using drugs and alcohol, victims of crime advocates claim.

Sex education 'campaign needed for teens'A public health campaign is needed to persuade sexually active teenagers to wear condoms, NSW Commissioner for Children says.

Bill Crews lobbies for implant victimsBill Crews says the federal government should pay for the removal of faulty breast implants made by a company that used industrial silicon gel.

Vic bed closures 'unprecedented': nursesAn "unprecedented" number of Victorian hospital beds are being closed, the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) says.

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