More will live alone with dementia

The number of people living alone with dementia is expected to grow, putting them at risk of malnutrition.

Addicts age as opioids go out of fashion

A dramatic fall in treatment levels for addicts aged under 30 has been recorded.

SA firefighters to be covered for cancer

Firefighters with cancer in SA will no longer have to prove it was caused by their work to get compensation.

Austism study looks at brain

Recent study has revealed new insights into the link between the brain and autism.

Study links baby weight gain to IQ score

Study shows when babies gain more weight in their first month their IQ will rise for later devleopment

Genetics key to addicted children

New research has highlighted genetics as a risk for young Australians developing addictions.

Jolie sparks a rise in cancer inquiries

The Cancer Council says it's had a big rise in inquiries after news of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy.

Fat study finds father-child link

A US study suggests overweight fathers are more likely to have children who struggle with their weight.

Report finds allergy label confusion

Research suggests the allergy warnings are being overused in Australia creating more confusion for shoppers.

Website helps parents talk about drugs

The Australian Drug and Alcohol has launched a new website to help parents talk to their kids about drugs.

'Choice' claims food breakthrough

CHOICE has claimed a breakthrough with the introduction of three new 'star ratings' for food.

ACT bans solariums

It's lights out for tanning beds in Canberra with the ACT government banning commercial solariums.

Virtus fertility to expand into Asia

The world's first publicly listed fertility services company plans to expand into Asia.

Drugs trials call for pregnant women

Experts suggest that pregnant women should be included in clinical trials for drugs.

Call for rethink on childhood obesity

A leading pediatrician says Australia needs to rethink its approach to treating childhood obesity.

An un-bee-lievable cure for MRSA?

Vitamin D linked to high blood pressure

WHO simplifies pandemic alert system

Diet can lift prostate cancer survival

New study disproves the myth of man flu

Gabi Hollows AO lauds generous Aussies

Soft drink link to diabetes and strokes

New Down syndrome test hailed in UK

Superglue helps doctors save US infant

Dementia study to look at oyster vitamin

WHO raises MERS virus death toll to 31

Study finds obesity can skip generations

New plan to tackle prostate cancer

Gene behind baby muscle disease found

More than 9m in China with dementia

Proof needed for weight-loss surgery

Scientists see achilles heel for malaria

Specialists arrive at Qld hospital

Test could detect Alzheimer's disease

Sunscreen helps keep skin young

Paper towels win battle of hand dryers

Vinegar cancer test to save lives

Cholera patients treated in Haiti