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Autism rates steady for two decades
Children's health 11 Sep 2014

Autism rates steady for two decades

A University of Queensland study has found no evidence of an increase in autism in the past 20 years, countering reports that the rates of…
Managing vaginal dryness: Interview with an expert
Hormones 02 Sep 2014

Managing vaginal dryness: Interview with an expert

Vaginal dryness can reduce libido and affect sexual relationships; however it is easily treated with vaginal lubricants and plenty of sexual intimacy.
Cancer hair loss: Dr Andrew Dean
Cancer 19 Aug 2014

Cancer hair loss: Dr Andrew Dean

Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy to treat cancer. Chemo hair loss can be reduced with cold caps and remedied with hair…
Diet and nutrition during cancer: Dr Andrew Dean
Cancer 19 Aug 2014

Diet and nutrition during cancer: Dr Andrew Dean

Dr Andrew Dean talks about the importance of nutrition during cancer treatments, and its intricacies.
Major breakthrough in quest for new malaria drugs
Blood 16 Aug 2014

Major breakthrough in quest for new malaria drugs

Victorian scientists have made a major breakthrough in the race to find new drugs to fight malaria, one of the world's most devastating diseases.
Better treatment for child brain injuries
Children's health 07 Aug 2014

Better treatment for child brain injuries

The discovery of a new link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain and children with traumatic brain injuries could lead to better treatment methods, according…
Using milk proteins to treat eczema
Nutrition 02 Aug 2014

Using milk proteins to treat eczema

Reducing the severity of eczema using natural milk proteins is the focus of a research study being conducted in Sydney by Griffith University and the…
GP Q/A: Cracking knuckles
Chronic Pain 30 Jul 2014

GP Q/A: Cracking knuckles

Cracking knuckles does not cause arthritis but too much knuckle cracking can cause joint pain in knuckles and fingers, Dr. Joe explains.
Chemotherapy and sex: Dr Andrew Dean
Cancer 27 Jul 2014

Chemotherapy and sex: Dr Andrew Dean

Dr Andrew Dean explains the importance of intimacy and the possibilty of sex during on-going cancer treatments.