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Survey finds sunbed regulation not working

Survey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.

Recession hitting children's health

Children are bearing the brunt of the economic recession, with around 2000 more kids admitted to hospital last year compared to 2007, according to a report compiled by the Children's Social Health Monitor.

Meet a very brave winner

Hobbs' condition worsens

Incurable oyster herpes behind big shellfish die-off

Just one in three Australians will be 'healthy weight' by 2025

Figures to be released at an obesity summit today indicate 72 per cent of Australians aged over 25 will have a weight problem in 2025.

Aspirin - the little pill with a big impact on cancer

It is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.

Taxpayers to pay $30m more a year to control cow TB

Breast campaign crashes website

A breast cancer campaign calling for women to post photos of their breasts online has caused a NZ website to crash.

Warning about spread of kauri disease

More deaths in PNG cholera outbreak

Diabetes epidemic puts strain on eye screening

HIV pill heralds new era in fight against AIDS

Scientists this week announced the first pill to provide effective protection against Aids.

Rubbish again plagues Naples

Bumper kiwifruit crop despite disease

Brain tumour patients gain greater access to drug

Drug-buying agency Pharmac is set to provide greater access to an expensive drug used to treat brain cancer.