Australia
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Paracetamol pointless for back-ache – study
Paracetamol does nothing for people with low back-pain, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Yoghurt for blood pressure?
Natural yoghurt and other probiotics may help cut blood pressure, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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AIDS-related deaths more than halved
AIDS-related causes of death among adults with HIV have more than halved in 10 years, a study out today has revealed. Read more
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Weather link to back-pain rejected
People sometimes blame the weather for their back-ache – but they are usually wrong, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Life-jacket call for hobby sailors
People who like messing around in boats should be required to wear life-jackets, according to Australian experts. Read more
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Depression risk years after birth
New mothers should be kept under surveillance for several years to ensure they stay mentally healthy, researchers say today. Read more
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Gene hope for hearing treatment
The cochlear implant was a revolution in the treatment of hearing loss – and now researchers say they can boost it with gene therapy. Read more
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No benefit of probiotics on colic
Infants with colic may not benefit from so-called probiotics – yoghurt type foods aimed at replenishing gut bacteria, according to a new study. Read more
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Single exercise session effective for whiplash
Intense physiotherapy sessions are no better than a single session plus telephone advice when it comes to treating chronic whiplash injury, a new study in Australia has found. Read more
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Severe osteoarthritis risk revealed in hands
The lower the ratio between a person’s index and ring fingers, the higher their risk of developing severe osteoarthritis in the knees, a new Australian study has claimed. Read more