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Blocking cell movement for cancer and MS | News 
University of Adelaide researchers are finding new ways to block the movement of cells in the body which can cause autoimmune diseases and the spread of cancer.
Back care doesn’t measure up | News
According to national guidelines, the best care for acute lower back pain is simple: stay active, avoid bed rest and take regular simple analgesics such as paracetamol.
Obesity – are drugs the answer? | News
Australia is losing the battle against obesity and more attention must be given to the role of drugs in managing weight loss, according to leading obesity researchers from the University of New South Wales.
Warning on high-strength vitamin supplements | News
A cancer expert has warned that people who take high-dose vitamin and mineral supplements might do themselves more harm than good.
New side effects found in statins | Features 
They have been hailed as wonder drugs — lowering cholesterol and helping heart patients recover their health — but side effects of some statin therapies may be loss of muscle mass and premature fatigue, especially in older people, the largest patient group taking them.
New hope for women suffering from menopause | Features
Jan Roberts talked at the Natural Health Conference & Expo this month about natural ways to relieve the many symptoms of menopause, which includes using a new nutraceutical that provides an alternative to HRT.
Detecting diseases early | News
A state-of-the-art radiopharmaceutical production facility, which will aid in early diagnosis of life threatening disease, has been opened by Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in Sydney.
New treatment options possible for epileptics | News
An Adelaide scientist and his US colleagues have made a significant breakthrough in the causes of epilepsy, which affects about 50 million people worldwide.
Help prevent global antibiotic resistance | News
It is that time of year again when it seems everyone around you has a cough or cold. While many people go to see their GP expecting to be prescribed antibiotics, the National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS) urges people to try other remedies first.
Child deaths drop sharply | News
Deaths of children aged under five years have dropped by 27% globally since 1990, according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) estimates.
Beware of fraudulent swine flu products | News
The Complementary Healthcare Council and the Australian Self Medication Industry are warning consumers to stay away from complementary medicines or medications that claim to treat or prevent swine flu.
Raising awareness about veteran mental health | News
A book of stories from veterans and their families about their personal mental health journey will assist health professionals and the veteran community better understand the impact of mental health, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, has said.
Better evidence needed for weight loss products | News
The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s draft guidelines on weight loss medicines need to be much stronger if they are to protect consumers from false advertising.
Evidence of Infection Link to Childhood Leukaemia | News
UK researchers have for the first time identified the molecule that stimulates leukaemia to develop in children, according to a study published in the April edition of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
New vitamin could solve brain defects | Features
Pioneering research published this month suggests that a vitamin supplement taken during pregnancy could prevent hydrocephalus - one of the common forms of birth brain defects.
Antithrombotic therapy prevents strokes | News
The National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) is advising health professionals to consider aspirin for primary stroke prevention in those at high cardiovascular risk, to prevent recurrent stroke by using antiplatelet therapy and to use warfarin in those with atrial fibrillation at higher risk of stroke.
Australian heart attack patients to have earlier therapy | News
Australians who suffer a heart attack will now have immediate access to a therapy that has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of a secondary heart attack, stroke or death.1
Remifemin cuts cancer risk | News
The incidence of breast cancer among users of the black cohosh menopause product Remifemin was found to be 60 per cent less than among other subjects, a study published in the International Journal of Cancer reported.1
Worldwide effort to boost prevention | Features
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and a group of more than 25 partner organisations are taking part in a strategy to fight some of the most neglected tropical diseases that destroy the lives and health of poor people.
Detecting Parkinson’s Disease early | News
A simple test to diagnose Parkinson’s Disease (PD) before symptoms appear by measuring the levels of a protein in blood is being developed by researchers from the Howard Florey Institute, The University of Melbourne and The Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria.
Addressing obesity is a personal responsibility, poll says | News
Eighty per cent of Australians believe exercise and eating less junk food are the best ways to address obesity, according to a new public opinion poll by Research Australia.
Herbs and nutrients are good for the brain | Features
Key herbs and nutrients have the ability to maximise learning potential, improve memory and prevent age related mental deterioration.
Treating cancer and illnesses with herbs and nutrition - Part 3 | Features
One of the benefits of green tea (camellia sinensis) is that it has the ability to disable multidrug resistance pumps.
Treating cancer and illnesses with herbs and nutrition - Part 2 | Features
Herbs can be very effective when it comes to detoxifying the body to help support the liver. Herbs such as St. Mary’s Thistle, Globe artichoke, Burdock, Dandelion, Bupleurum, Lecithin, Folic acid, B6 and B12, SAMe, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Selenium, Vitamin C, Zinc and drinking pure water (up to four liters per day while on chemo) can all help.
Treating cancer and illnesses with herbs and nutrition - Part 1 | Features
Cancer is of course a disease that is increasing in Western populations. The primary medical treatments are well known – surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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