HEALTH

New mothers encouraged to breastfeed, says dietitians

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According to Dietitians Association of Australia, majority of new mothers are unaware of the health benefits of breastfeeding - not only does it improve health and IQ of their babies, it also reduces their own risk of developing cancer and heart disease.
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Drivers safer when using headlights on bad weather

The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) has declared support for a proposed law requiring drivers to turn on headlights during heavy rains at daytime as studies showed it lowers the number of injury and death on the road.
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Aboriginal health “a top priority” stresses Kim Snowball

According to latest health plan by the new health boss Kim Snowball, health outcomes of the Aborigines is of the highest priority for him, and that health managers will be sacked if they fail to employ more Aborigines in their departments.
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Experts roll out malaria map, urge mosquito study

Nearly 3 billion people, or two-fifths of the world's population, were at risk of contracting malaria in 2009 and closer study of the mosquito's life cycle is needed to combat the disease, researchers said in two reports.
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A type of trans fat that burns belly fat?

As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I usually shock people with this fact... it's true that there is a type of healthy natural trans fat that actually helps you to burn off abdominal fat.
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Alcohol offers protection, relief from rheumatoid arthritis

Drinking alcohol regularly may not be too bad for the health, at least for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers or those at high risk of acquiring the painful condition. A study by British researchers showed that non-drinkers were more prone to developing the debilitating condition than those who drank alcohol more than 10 days per month.
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Stay healthy by drinking camel milk

Camel milk has been long known for its curative properties - it contains high concentration of lactoferrin that has amazing anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
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Full-fat dairy cuts down risk of heart-related deaths

The latest research by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) has revealed something that dairy food-enthusiasts will be happy to know - full-fat dairy products are not only harmless and that they may reduce the risk of heart-related deaths.
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Victorians clueless about cancer risk factors

The recently released survey conducted by the Cancer Council Victoria reveals an interesting observation - majority of Victorians are clueless about the fact that failure to exercise can rise up their risk of developing cancer.
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WorkCover bares 94 asbestos complaints in public, private schools

WorkCover NSW on Tuesday revealed that it received 94 complaints about asbestos in public and private schools since 2007. Notices to correct the safety breaches were issued but this was not enough to shield WorkCover against criticisms from the opposition and the Greens.
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Fracture patients unclear about risks of osteoporosis

According to the findings of a research published in the Medical Journal of Australia, only 40 per cent of patients with fracture are aware of their risks of osteoporosis - which is likely to be a hurdle for patients in the management of their risks, and their medical review.

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