Rosacea linked to increased risk of dementia
Rosacea, the skin condition, is associated with an increased risk of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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The sedentary office - it's time to make a stand
Most people spend the majority of the day seated. The health benefits of any movement, including standing, are real and long lasting.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsBeach sand carries greater health risk than the water
Sand has more than ten times the levels of bacteria than the nearby water, adding yet another hazard to a day at the beach.
Gastrointestinal Health Latest Health NewsSweetening the risk of type 2 diabetes
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased incidence of type-2 diabetes.
Diabetes Latest Health NewsCholesterol levels when you're young
The length of time you have had raised cholesterol affects your future risk of heart disease, so getting your cholesterol under control when you're young is a good move.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsAustralia Leads the World in Deaths from Anaphylaxis
More people in Australia are dying from anaphylaxis than in any other developed country, warn immunologists, with medication and bee stings the biggest culprits.
Allergy Latest Health NewsGout: two-thirds of Australians don't have ideal control
Two-thirds of Australians with gout have uric acid concentrations above the recommended levels and may not be being treated adequately, according to a recent study.
Arthritis Latest Health NewsWarmer Weather Brings White-tail Spiders Out to Play
White-tail spiders are on the prowl, according to data collected by myDr.com.au, with the warmer weather bringing more people into contact with the nocturnal arachnids.
Allergy Latest Health NewsPre-diabetes can be reversed by weight loss
A weight loss of 11% of body weight in an obese person can reverse pre-diabetes, where a person has impaired glucose metabolism. Pre-diabetes puts a person at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Latest Health NewsExercise improves fatty liver
Exercise on its own can achieve reductions in liver fat in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, even if a person doesn't lose weight, a study has found.
Gastrointestinal Health Latest Health NewsFrequent ejaculation lowers prostate cancer risk
Good news for high-frequency ejaculators, as study finds the more frequently a man ejaculates, the lower his risk of prostate cancer.
Latest Health News Men's HealthGum disease linked to erectile dysfunction
Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) has been linked to an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.
Latest Health News Men's HealthScurvy returns to Australia due to poor diet
Scurvy, a disease caused by lack of vitamin C, has resurfaced in Australia in Western Sydney. Symptoms include swollen bleeding gums and joint pain.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightSkin dryness relieved by vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) may be a simple and cost-effective approach to relieve dry skin, according to Australian researchers.
Latest Health News Skin & HairAnt Sting Anaphylaxis Mostly Due to Jack Jumpers
Jack jumper ants are the most common cause of anaphylaxis (severe allergy) after ant stings, followed by bulldog ants, a study shows.
Allergy Latest Health NewsPet reptile food - a cause of allergy
Pet reptiles spawn a new allergy risk, researchers warn, as the grasshoppers used to feed reptiles can trigger asthma and allergies.
Allergy Latest Health NewsMedicare refund cheques phased out
From 1 July 2016 there are no more Medicare patient cheques for refunds, and patients need to register their bank details so Medicare benefits can be paid directly into their bank account.
First Aid & Self-Care Latest Health NewsPregnant women eating too much meat and dairy
Most pregnant women are failing to achieve basic nutritional recommendations because they eat too much meat and dairy and not enough fruit, vegetables and cereals, an Australian study has found.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsCircumcision by Australian GPs not cutting it
Circumcisions carried out by GPs in Australia are not following best practice (dorsal penile nerve block plus topic anaesthetic) and anaesthesia is not adequate to ensure avoidance of pain.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsNew Borrelia bacteria species found in echidna ticks
Australian researchers have identified a novel species of Borrelia, the group of bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, in ticks on echidnas. Its potential to cause disease in humans is unknown.
Latest Health News SymptomsNative plant gives hope in rheumatoid arthritis
Extracts of mountain pepper, an Australian plant, have a high antibiotic activity against bacteria that may be a trigger for rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis Latest Health NewsSwallow your own gastric balloon to lose weight
A new gastric balloon that is swallowed inside a capsule pill then inflated in the gut has proved an effective means of losing weight in a randomised trial.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightDenial of dementia symptoms delays diagnosis
People in the early stages of dementia are living in denial and putting off seeing their doctor, for fear of a diagnosis.
Latest Health News Seniors' HealthAllergy testing a waste of time in hives (urticaria)
People with chronic urticaria may be put through unnecessary and expensive allergy testing, when the focus should be on managing their symptoms.
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