Australia and New Zealand
17/01/2012 - Challenge to HRT-breast cancer link
A new challenge is made today to a landmark British study which helped discredit the use of hormone replacement therapy by women. More
06/01/2012 - One in 20 people worldwide use illegal drugs, claim
About 200 million people worldwide – about one in 20 – between the ages of 15 and 64 use illicit drugs each year, Australian research has claimed. More
21/12/2011 - 27 Club of lost legends a 'myth', research shows
Being a best-selling musician is a risky business - with the odds of failing to reach 40 significantly increased, researchers say today. More
16/12/2011 - Walk at 3mph or more to avoid the 'Grim Reaper'
If you are a man over 70 and want to elude the Grim Reaper, you have to walk at a speed of at least three miles an hour. More
08/12/2011 - Nuns urged to take Pill
Nuns should be given the contraceptive pill for the sake of their general health, experts say today. More
07/12/2011 - Fears over heart impact of endurance exercise
Intense endurance training may have damaging effects on the hearts of healthy people, researchers are warning. More
30/11/2011 - European men need targeted health policies
A radical new approach to health policy, research and practice is needed to improve men's health in Europe, experts say today. More
09/09/2011 - Asthma treatment hope after genetic discovery
Drugs that treat rheumatoid arthritis may work on asthma patients - so say researchers who discovered two new genetic variants that increase susceptibility to the condition. More
16/08/2011 - TV viewing may cut life expectancy
"Telly addicts", who spend all day flipping channels, may find themselves deprived of up to five years of viewing because of their habit, researchers warned today. More
28/07/2011 - Farming link to future blood cancer
Living on a farm could raise a child's risk of blood cancer, new research suggests. More
14/07/2011 - Spiders "wrongly" blamed
Too many spiders are being blamed for unexplained flesh wounds, leading to patients getting wrong treatment, doctors warned today. More
13/07/2011 - Asthma pregnancy risk
Asthma may cause problems in pregnancy, according to experts. More
06/07/2011 - Dental health linked to pregnancy success
Keeping the teeth and gums healthy may play a big role in ensuring successful conception, a conference heard yesterday. More
22/06/2011 - New pregnancy smoking warning
The children of mothers who smoke in pregnancy may face a range of problems - and new research suggests these could include cholesterol. More
17/06/2011 - Cancer vaccine shows early success
A programme that vaccinates women against cervical cancer is showing some early success, researchers reported today. More
15/06/2011 - Sleep habits may affect stillbirth risk
The ideal sleeping position for pregnant women is on the left side, according to findings published today. More
14/06/2011 - Mobile brain cancer link raises questions
Some mobile phone addicts may face an increased risk of developing brain cancer, according to the findings of a major international studies published today. More
31/05/2011 - Mail order gene testing blasted
Experts blasted private companies that offer "mail order" genetic testing today - calling for many of their activities to be banned. More
27/05/2011 - Sleepless children face weight problems
Young children risk becoming overweight by the age of seven if they do not get enough sleep, a study has claimed. More
24/05/2011 - Mushrooms and common pills offer men hope
Mushrooms and paracetamol may both help men at risk from cancer, researchers reported yesterday. More
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