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Pear shape paves the way to pre-diabetes

Researchers have busted the myth that being pear-shaped protects against heart disease. In fact, carrying fat on your hips and thighs is paving the way to diabetes and heart disease for the 30 per cent of Australians who have metabolic syndrome. Gluteal fat was previously thought of as innocent, however ...

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Could a blood test replace mammograms?

Baring your breasts in front of strangers and having your flesh uncomfortably pressed between two pieces of plastic – a procedure commonly known as a mammogram – is the standard test for breast cancer. In future, all you may need to do is have a simple blood test. A study ...

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Sorry, but you’re not my (blood) type

Many believe the blood type you were born with influences your personality and romantic fate . Forget the stars, palmistry, crystal gazing, tarot cards or even tea leaves. It seems your characteristics, career, health, marriage, fate and luck are all actually flowing through your veins. Whether you are friendly, aloof, ...

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Winter warning: vomiting epidemic and flu coming

It’s predicted that more than half a million Australians will be struck down by a highly contagious and very nasty vomiting bug this winter. But that’s not all we have to look out for: the severe flu strain responsible for recent deaths in the US is set to return to ...

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Reverse your health mistakes

We all have a fairly good idea of how to live a healthy life. But every now and then even the most pious will stray from the good-health path. As the experts say, there is no point harbouring regrets – instead, use the following advice to help yourself recover from ...

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Antibiotic trap: why our reliance is deadly

Patricia Scheetz is someone who understands too well the consequences of antibiotic resistance – an abscess on her leg and a small cut on her finger led to a week in an induced coma when all the available medication failed to work. “I’m lucky to be alive – and to ...

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“How can I improve my memory?”

My memory and concentration have gone downhill. Is there anything I can do to combat this? There are several things you can try to boost your memory and concentration. Empty your mind: Although it’s tempting to keep thinking of all the things you have to do, it is more helpful to ...

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