The NSW government is set to announce that commercial solariums will be banned within three years.

Solariums to be banned in NSW

The NSW government is set to announce that commercial solariums will be banned within three years.

A third British national has died from Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain.

Third Briton dies of Legionnaires'

A third British national has died from Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain.

 

Doctors say obesity may not be all bad

Sydney doctors say some obese people are less at risk from two potentially deadly illnesses than others.

Hopes rise on universal flu vaccine

Newly discovered flu molecules shared by most strains of the virus could help scientists develop a vaccine.

Diabetes doubled over 20 years - report

According to a new report, Australian men are becoming obese than women even though they do more exercise.

Dairy intake could help weight loss

Adding milk, cheese, yoghurt and other dairy foods to a diet can help you lose extra kilos, study shows.

Active brain may ward off Alzheimer's

A study has found a lifetime of daily intellectual stimulation could help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

US approves Roche skin cancer drug

US regulators have approved a pill that treats the most common type of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma.

Dentist used paper clips in root canals

A former dentist in the US has been sent to jail for a year for using paper clips in root canals.

Govt urged to overhaul aged-care system

The federal government has been urged to overhaul the aged-care system in order to avoid an imminent crisis.

Tea may reduce heart disease - study

A new study suggests heart disease rates could be reduced by 10% if everyone drank large amounts of tea.

Chicken safe to eat, despite outbreak

At least 10,000 ducks will have to be destroyed to contain an outbreak of bird flu in Victoria

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