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An academic says exercise rates among high school children in WA are declining to alarming levels.

WA teen exercise rates alarming

An academic says exercise rates among high school children in WA are declining to alarming levels.

SARS-like virus claims new life in Saudi

A Saudi man who had contracted the coronavirus has died, raising the death toll in the kingdom to 16.

 

Green tea to beat acne

A research study has found an extract from green tea could be an effective treatment for acne.

Sugary link found to kidney stones

Sugar-sweetened drinks have been associated with a higher incidence of kidney stones, according to a study.

Bid to control high blood pressure

Doctors are being urged to treat high blood pressure as a risk factor rather than as a disease.

Heart treatment needs intensive care

The Heart Foundation says the way Australia deals with heart attacks needs dramatic improvement.

Cancer funding will 'save lives'

An investment of $18.5 million into cancer research will halve the number of men dying from prostate cancer.

Call for free ambulances

Close to 90 per cent of Australians would support a national scheme to ensure fee-free ambulance use.

HIV nurse slams Australia needle danger

Australia is way behind the US in protecting medical workers from sharp objects, says a former US nurse.

Judge says no to Vioxx settlement

The Federal Court has refused a settlement involving Vioxx under which Australians could claim compensation.

Stroke cases fall as people quit smoking

The number of stroke cases has fallen in the past 20 years despite the ageing of the population.

Canine dementia helps search for cure

Australian scientists are hoping dogs with dementia will help them devise a treatment for people.

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