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Pay Health Insurance Early to Save $1,000

Pay Health Insurance Early to Save $1,000

Consumer watchdog Choice said families can save as much as $1,000 by paying the premium upfront before July this year. The strategy can..

April 22, 2012 with 0 Comments
Can the Common Cold Cure Cancer?

Can the Common Cold Cure Cancer?

Australian scientists are looking into the common cold to see if this can be a cure for cancer. The idea comes from a medical research..

April 22, 2012 with 0 Comments
Antibiotics: Good Or Bad?

Antibiotics: Good Or Bad?

Despite decades of studies proclaiming the wonders of antibiotics, a study showed that Australians are still confused on the proper intake..

April 20, 2012 with 0 Comments
Fizzy Sodas Bad For Kids’ Health

Fizzy Sodas Bad For Kids’ Health

The University of Sydney has released a study showing that carbonated drinks are bad for children’s health and these can lead to..

April 11, 2012
Australians Prefer Fries Than Salad

Australians Prefer Fries Than Salad

The Cancer Council announced that despite a wide range of food options, Australians still prefer to eat unhealthy food. The research..

April 10, 2012
Diabetes To Affect 3.5 Million Australians

Diabetes To Affect 3.5 Million Australians

The health signs are grim.  Diabetes Australia forecasts that the number of Australians suffering from diabetes would double to 3.5..

April 10, 2012
Plastic Surgeon Found Guilty Of Misconduct

Plastic Surgeon Found Guilty Of Misconduct

A plastic surgeon was found guilty of professional conduct by the NSW Medical Tribunal for botching a breast lift procedure that caused..

April 8, 2012
Rising Healthcare Costs Force Elders To Sell Homes

Rising Healthcare Costs Force Elders To Sell Homes

Ageing Minister Mark Butler revealed that the elder population of Australia is resorting to selling their homes to afford rising healthcare..

April 8, 2012
Drug Price Cuts Expected

Drug Price Cuts Expected

More families are expected to benefit from drug price cuts implemented in the modified Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. More than 1,000..

April 2, 2012
Cancer Rates Falling in the US

Cancer Rates Falling in the US

A new report published by four major US national cancer tracking groups has revealed that cancer death rates have fallen for men (1.7%),..

March 29, 2012
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