Cancer report threat to butchers
The classic Aussie diet is under threat from a new cancer report
urging people to avoid red meat.
Qld may limit teen cosmetic surgery
Queensland is looking to regulate breast implants, nose jobs, Botox
and solariums for teens.
More Asians tanning despite risks
As more people soak up the sun in East Asia, doctors say they are
seeing a rise in skin cancer.
Plastic, not so fantastic
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serious health risk, say researchers.
Smoking doesn't keep fat off: study
A new Australian study has debunked the myth that cigarettes keep
weight down.
Teenage smoking linked to drug use
Teenagers who smoke are five times more likely to drink and 13
times more likely to use marijuana.
Mind over muscle
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Society promotes obesity
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Aussie sex gel to be coated on condoms
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Health benefits of garlic unravelled
For centuries, garlic has been touted for its healthful properties.
Now scientists think they know why.
Why some aging brains stay sharp
When old age hampers memory, some people's brains compensate to
stay sharp. Now scientists are discovering why.
More older women turn to IVF
Women in their 40s are trying for test-tube babies in increasing
numbers despite its low success rate.
Seeing eye to eye
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living proof.
Cosmetic surgery gets a new lift
The tight, pulled look that gives away a facelift could be a thing
of the past with keyhole surgery.
Doctors to learn herbal remedies
Sydney Uni's medical school will start teaching herbal and
traditional Chinese medicine from next year.
Size does matter with condoms
American entrepreneur has a simple message for condom experts: size
matters.
Syphilis surge in gay men: study
Circumcision may offer gay men some protection from the sexually
transmitted infection syphilis.
Got you under my skin
Genital herpes affects an estimated 12 per cent of Australians -
now research links it to HIV.
Arrest cardiac trouble: quit work
Heart attack victims who go back to stressful jobs are twice as
likely to suffer a second time.
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Terry says:
Harley, the citation for that study is Lieberman M et al Psychological Science May 2007:18(5);421-8.
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