Health news

Tuesday Feb 14 13:14 AEDT

Three die from killer bacteria in NT

30 mins ago

Three people have died after a record 54 people were diagnosed with melioidosis in the Northern Territory.

Tuesday Feb 14 08:01 AEDT

Good news for Lynch syndrome relatives

5 hours 43 mins ago

Relatives of people with Lynch syndrome are at no greater risk of cancer than the general population, a new study has found.

Tuesday Feb 14 04:01 AEDT

Genetic discovery could help fight cancer

Matthew Sadler | 9 hours 43 mins ago

Australian scientists say a breakthrough in genetic research could have implications in the fight against cancer.

Monday Feb 13 04:59 AEDT

Sex change man in UK gives birth

13 Feb 2012

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.

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.

Latest health video

More
- health

Search video:

Go to ninemsn video

Health news: most popular articles

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.

Genetic discovery could help fight cancerAustralian scientists say a breakthrough in genetic research could have implications in the fight against cancer.

Good news for Lynch syndrome relativesRelatives of people with Lynch syndrome are at no greater risk of cancer than the general population, a new study has found.

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

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

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.

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.

Diet, environment affect evolution: studyScientists say it can no longer be accepted that evolutionary changes only occur through genetics - they can also be induced by diet and environment.

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

Weather

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

From the front page

Game show proposalSydney man's elaborate proposal sends girlfriend on maze dash

Cops saved me: Hostage

Cleaner dragged by Sydney train

Search on for schoolgirl's body

Latest news

WestSide story sends shares soaring

New article 15 mins ago

Feb 14 2012 1:29PM

Abbott grateful for Howard praise

New article 17 mins ago

Feb 14 2012 1:27PM

Canadian miner in Global Geoscience JV

New article 18 mins ago

Feb 14 2012 1:26PM

Missing NZ woman was asked to do drug run

New article 19 mins ago

Feb 14 2012 1:25PM

Man pulls shotgun on taxi driver

New article 19 mins ago

Feb 14 2012 1:25PM

Budget must aim to protect jobs: ACTU

New article 20 mins ago

Feb 14 2012 1:24PM

Most popular

Police search at Bega schoolgirl kill siteDetectives are searching for the remains of a missing 13-year-old Melbourne girl at the site of the Bega schoolgirl killings.

Szubanski comes out, calls for gay marriageComedian and weight loss advocate Magda Szubanski has used Valentine's Day to come out as a lesbian and call for the legalisation of gay marriage.

I make more than $200k eating: Pro eaterA former construction engineer has turned his love of eating into a profession that earns him more than $200,000 a year.

Houston cause of death 'not known'Whitney Houston's death appears to have been caused by a lethal mix of prescription medication and alcohol — and not drowning, according to media reports.

US swimmer's surprise medal stand proposalA US Olympic swimmer stunned his girlfriend when he dropped to his knee on the medal stand and proposed to her just moments after he won gold at a swim meet.

Hefner's son allegedly hits Playmate girlfriendThe son of legendary Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has been arrested in California after he allegedly assaulted Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair.

Induced labour lets dying man see daughterAn American woman has had her labour induced so her husband could see their baby girl before he died.

RailCorp cleaner dragged by Sydney trainA RailCorp cleaner has been treated for minor injuries after he was dragged for six metres by the slow-moving train.

Truck driver filmed ramming carPolice are investigating after the driver of a one-tonne truck rammed a car that was blocking the way out of a Brisbane shopping centre.

NSW brothel owner in court for traffickingA brothel owner has had his bail continued in a Sydney court after he was charged with trafficking three young women from Thailand.