Three charts on: cancer rates in Australia, where liver cancer is on the rise while other types fall
The incidence of liver cancer is increasing and has the potential to become a national health crisis.from shutterstock.com Liver cancer is a looming h...
Terry Slevin, Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University; Education and Research Director, Cancer Council WA; Chair, Occupational and Environmental Cancer Committee, Cancer Council Australia
What is 'cognitive reserve'? How we can protect our brains from memory loss and dementia
Engaging in cognitively stimulating activities can help build your resilience to cognitive decline.Gene Wilburn/Flickr, CC BYAs we get older we have a...
Michael Ridding, Professor, University of Adelaide
The Culture Corner - 6 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Melbourne Holiday
Melbourne, the world's most liveable city and an explosion of culture waiting to be discovered. Boasting a great fashion and art scene it’s no wonde...
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Graduation Salvation - 10 Tips For Throwing the Ultimate Graduation Party
Graduation season is upon us. This means one of a few things: you are graduating (yay!), you get to go to a lot of parties (fun!), or you have t...
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Gene testing for the public: a way to ward off disease, or a useless worry?
If you were destined for dementia in your 60s, but there was nothing you could do about it, would you want to know?shutterstock.comThe launch in Austr...
David Amor, Lorenzo and Pamela Galli Chair in Developmental Medicine, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Growing up in disadvantaged areas may affect teens' brains, but good parenting can help
Disadvantaged neighbourhoods can be a source of stress for young people. Dielok/Flickr, CC BY-SANew …
Feeling euphoric on a low-carb diet? The effect on your brain is similar to an illicit drug
A very low-carb diet can prompt changes in your brain similar to that caused by the illicit drug GHB…
Yvonne Allen: Are men really intimidated by professional women?
A successful relationship and successful career – how to have the best of both worlds. The pa…
Speaking with: Peter Doherty about infectious disease pandemics
Humans have had to deal with infectious diseases for centuries. Ancient Greeks and Egyptians suffere…
Taxing sugary drinks would boost productivity, not just health
Taxing sugary drinks to tackle obesity would lead to a stronger economy, new research shows.from www…
The Stylish Switch Up – Which Fabric Is Best for Your Upholstery Project?
While we often marvel at the fine wood frames on antique furniture, it’s the upholstery which adds…
Research Check: can a new drug really protect redheads from cancer?
The study looked at helping redheads to tan and protect them from the sun. But the redheads were mic…
What we know, don’t know and suspect about what causes motor neuron disease
Some types of MND start with a loss of grip. But what causes this?from www.shutterstock.com.auThis i…
Emergency doctors are using acupuncture to treat pain, now here's the evidence
Doctors with special training in acupuncture and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine worke…
A quarter of kidney donors are living: what you need to know to be a donor
People undergoing dialysis would have a better quality of life if they had a kidney transplant.from …
Practically Perfect – 4 Stylishly Functional Additions to Your Household This Winter
If you’ve ever put a lot of time into transforming an interior space, only to have to add a functi…
Managing your business finances
Good financial management is crucial to the long-term performance and survival of all businesses, la…
Wind farms are hardly the bird slayers they're made out to be. Here's why
The potential to harm local birdlife is often used to oppose wind farm development. But research int…
There are ways to reduce injuries in kids that don't involve wrapping them in cotton wool
Kids play and explore. It's up to us to make sure they can do so safely.from www.shutterstock.com.au…
The NDIS costs are on track, but that doesn't mean all participants are getting the support they need
Many people who are dissatisfied with the scheme have reported they couldn’t find care provide…
Elder abuse report ignores impact on people's health
Elder abuse covers physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and financial abuse.from www.shutterst…
Are maternal hormones different when carrying a boy or a girl?
Will a female pregnancy make mum more emotional, and a male one more aggressive?from www.shutterstoc…
Search Engine optimisation an important aspect for business
A Web can provide useful information on a required product or service in an interactive and engrossi…
Health Check: what's the right way to blow your nose?
One nostril or two? Hard blow or gentle? Some ways are more effective and less risky than others.fro…
Research Check: can even moderate drinking cause brain damage?
Heavy alcohol consumption over ten years or more can cause significant brain function problems. But …
Top 5 poker tips
The game of poker has increased in popularity in recent years. Some of this can be attributed to the…
An extra organ or body part is more common than you think
Society has long treated people with extra limbs as anatomical oddities. But having an extra body pa…
Some private hospitals are safer than others, but we don't know which
Private health insurance allows you to choose which hospital to go to for treatment. But are some sa…
Choosing healthy food: your surroundings can help or hinder your dining choices
We can encourage people to make healthy adjustments to their diets with simple behaviour techniques…
We know too much sugar is bad for us, but do different sugars have different health effects?
The type of sugar in popular soft drinks varies from country to country even if the brand name is th…
Busting the myth that roll-your-own tobacco has fewer additives
Roll-your-own tobacco contains more additives than factory made cigarettes. So let's not kid ourselv…
Our study found after-hours GPs actually do reduce visits to emergency rooms
Supporters of after-hours GP services say they reduce pressure on emergency rooms.from shutterstock…
7 PECULIAR THINGS YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW ABOUT GIN
The second Saturday in June is the most important day of the year, because this blessed occasion mar…
