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The growing promise of cancer vaccines

A cure for cancer has long been a dream for many, and while there is still no magic remedy for everyone, new vaccines have shown huge promise for those facing cancer.

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â€˜Sleeping on it’ really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs

Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much time sleeping since at least the ancient Greeks, and now with the help of modern technology, even more questions about our sleeping habits have been answered.

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Drinking lots of water may seem like a healthy habit – here’s when and why it can prove toxic

Hydration may be a cornerstone of health, but hereâ€™s why your body can sometimes have too much of a good thing.

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Step up: take the stairs to help your heart

Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, a healthier heart and overall better wellbeing.

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New study reveals people who do this daily make more money over their lifetimes

Exercise and healthy living can do more than just improve overall wellness and quality of life, as these things can also contribute to your lifelong success and increased income.

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If I’m diagnosed with one cancer, am I likely to get another?

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing and can cause a range of concerns about ongoing health, including whether you are more susceptible to other cancers.

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Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks. Here’s why and what to do about it

Before menopause, womenâ€™s hearts tend to be protected by their circulating hormones. In midlife, they may well get a shock when a doctor outlines their health risks.

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After 180 years, new clues are revealing just how general anaesthesia works in the brain

Even though it is one of the safest medical practices, we still donâ€™t have a complete, thorough understanding of precisely how anaesthetic drugs work in the brain.

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Longer appointments are just the start of tackling the gender pain gap. Here are 4 more things we can do

The federal government has announced almost $50 million in funding for gynaecological health care, but thereâ€™s more to do to help women with chronic pain.

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Too many Australians aren’t getting a flu vaccine. Why, and what can we do about it?

While weâ€™re still relatively early in the 2024 flu season, only a small percentage of vulnerable Aussies nationwide have had their flu jab.

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Sleep wrinkles are real. Here’s how they leave their mark

Sleep wrinkles are temporary. But as your skin loses its elasticity as you age, they can set in.

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Yes, adults can develop food allergies. Here are 4 types you need to know about

If you didnâ€™t have food allergies as a child, is it possible to develop them as an adult? The short answer is yes. But the reasons why are much more complicated.

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The growing promise of cancer vaccines

â€˜Sleeping on it’ really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs

Drinking lots of water may seem like a healthy habit – here’s when and why it can prove toxic

Step up: take the stairs to help your heart

New study reveals people who do this daily make more money over their lifetimes

If I’m diagnosed with one cancer, am I likely to get another?

Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks. Here’s why and what to do about it

After 180 years, new clues are revealing just how general anaesthesia works in the brain

Longer appointments are just the start of tackling the gender pain gap. Here are 4 more things we can do

Too many Australians aren’t getting a flu vaccine. Why, and what can we do about it?

Sleep wrinkles are real. Here’s how they leave their mark

Yes, adults can develop food allergies. Here are 4 types you need to know about

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