Australia
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Lung health genes found
British scientists say they have made a medical breakthrough in discovering five genes linked to the health of the lung. Read more
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Appearances may not be deceptive
You may well be as young – or as old – as you look, doctors claimed today. Read more
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Tamiflu millions challenged
The millions spent on treating suspected swine flu patients with Tamiflu faced damning criticism from an expert analysis last night. Read more
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Baked or boiled fish is ‘best’ for heart
The method by which fish is cooked has a direct effect on its benefits for heart health, researchers say. Read more
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Carbohydrates may keep dieters happy
Low-carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins diet may be bad for the mood, researchers have reported. Read more
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Call for ban on alcohol sports sponsorship
Alcohol advertising and sponsorship should be banned from sporting events, senior doctors and campaigners said today. Read more
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Pregnancy vitamin link to asthma claim
Researchers say they have found a link between the folic acid supplements that women take in pregnancy and rising rates of asthma. Read more
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Improved disclosure needed for drug firm-sponsored events
Efforts to agree standards of disclosure for events held by drug companies have proved inadequate, investigators have warned. Read more
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Nurse-bots under development
A nurse robot with sympathetic facial expressions is among mechanical hospital workers being developed worldwide, it was reported today. Read more
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Global impact of cannabis revealed
A new review of cannabis use around the world suggests it has been used by one in 25 adults aged 15 to 64 years. Read more