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Third of SE Asia malaria drugs are fake

4 hours 19 min ago
More than a third of malaria drugs examined by scientists in South-East Asia were fake, doctors warned.

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Rudd launches cancer initiative

4 hours 21 min ago
Kevin Rudd is impressed by Paralympian and sarcoma cancer surviver Ellie Cole's abilities in the pool.

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Alcohol warnings effectiveness discussed

6 hours 47 min ago
Talks will be hosted by the federal committee about alcohol warning labels and their effectiveness.

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Doctor used patient syringes - court

9 hours 50 min ago
Prosecutors allege a doctor injected himself with an opioid drug before using the same syringe on patients.

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Life Ball raises HIV and Aids awareness

21 May 2012 - 2:41pm
Nearly 40,000 people and famous celebrities have come out in support of HIV research.

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Suicide, HIV may rise in Qld after cuts

21 May 2012 - 1:11pm
Suicide and HIV infection rates in the gay and lesbian community could rise if funding is pulled from Qld.

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Gender issue kids suffer depression

21 May 2012 - 9:44am
A review has revealed every teenager who sought treatment for gender disorder has suffered depression.

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Bin the gin, it's time for Dry July

21 May 2012 - 9:44am
Organisers are hoping to get 12,500 people in Australia and NZ to take part in the fifth annual Dry July.

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Former pet dog cloned

20 May 2012 - 2:18pm
A US man has given a whole new meaning to the phrase 'puppy love', forking out $100,000 to clone his dog.

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Terminally ill mum sues insurer

20 May 2012 - 1:07pm
A Brisbane single mum with terminal cancer is attempting to sue one of Qld's biggest superannuation funds.

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Pfizer recalls Advil Liqui-Gels bottles

20 May 2012 - 1:03pm
Pfizer Inc. has recalled more than 650,000 bottles of Advil pain-relief medicine due to a strong odor.

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Father blames hospital for baby death

20 May 2012 - 1:02pm
An investigation is underway into the death of a baby born in a hospital waiting room in England.

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Pregnancy weight control helpful - study

20 May 2012 - 7:28am
The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by new research.

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Chloesterol lowering drugs for all

19 May 2012 - 6:51am
There are calls for every Australian over the age of 50 to be given cholesterol lowering drugs.

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Pregnancy weight control helpful, study

19 May 2012 - 4:34am
Research has suggested controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial.

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Drug could boost brain cancer survival

18 May 2012 - 11:15am
A new drug could help prolong the life of people diagnosed with brain cancer, Australian researchers say.

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Buzz on coffee gets sweeter

17 May 2012 - 8:15am
After years of research, a big study has found coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer.

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Breastfeeding halves SIDS risk

17 May 2012 - 7:01am
Breastfeeding halves the chances of a baby dying suddenly, according to a child health group.

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Chemicals 'may reduce sperm count'

16 May 2012 - 8:51pm
A study says exposure to everyday chemicals in the environment may affect a man's sperm count.

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Britain bedeviled by binge drinking

15 May 2012 - 8:45am
Binge drinking in Britain is costing the National Health Service STG2.7 billion ($A4.36 billion) a year.

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