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08/20/2008 11:56 PM
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Victoria likely to ban cigs in cars
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VICTORIA is likely to become the fourth state to ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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08/20/2008 10:09 PM
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Scientists identify smell of cancer
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US chemists have identified the odour that emanates from skin cancer, a development that researchers hope will advance diagnosis and treatment of the deadly disease, said a study.
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08/20/2008 07:59 PM
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Mum's stress linked to schizophrenia
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WOMEN who suffer extreme stress in the early stages of pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop schizophrenia, a major international study shows.
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08/19/2008 09:43 PM
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Diabetes drug users urged to see doctor
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MORE than 30,000 Australians taking the controversial diabetes drugs Avandia and Avandamet are being told to have their treatment reviewed after the medications were linked with heart failure and death.
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08/18/2008 08:46 PM
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Death fears over 'lizard saliva' drug
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WARNINGS on a new diabetes drug, Byetta, could be upgraded by Australian health authorities in the wake of deaths and severe illness among US patients.
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08/18/2008 07:52 PM
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Climate change may raise blood risk
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CLIMATE change could threaten the safety of blood used for life-saving transfusions, Australian experts have warned.
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08/17/2008 06:24 PM
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'Wonder drug' being readied for trial
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AUSTRALIAN medical researchers are gearing up for patient trials of a potential wonder drug that could ultimately save millions of lives.
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08/16/2008 07:34 PM
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Obesity surgery numbers up 20-fold
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THE number of Australians having weight loss surgery to shed kilograms has escalated 20-fold in the past two decades, a study of West Australians suggests.
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08/14/2008 03:30 PM
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Study: Moisturisers cause skin cancer
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MOISTURISERS used by millions of people have induced skin cancer in experiments on mice, a new study says.
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08/12/2008 11:18 PM
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Outdoor play 'good for young eyes'
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CHILDREN who spend more time outdoors are less likely to develop short-sightedness, Australian eye researchers have discovered.
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