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Undescended testicles linked to infertility, testicular cancer Sep 03, 2018

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Researchers have found baby boys born with genital anomalies are more likely to develop infertility, and even testicular cancer, later in life.

Phantom odour perception: smelling things that aren't there Aug 27, 2018

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Something's burning on the stove — you can smell it. But when you go to check, nothing's there. New research suggests more than five per cent of people experience 'phantom odour perception.' That's where you experience smells, often unpleasant, that aren't really there. But what causes this curious condition isn't always clear.

How can we make Australia's hospitals safer? Aug 20, 2018

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The Grattan Institute has today released a report saying that if all hospitals were as safe as the top 10 per cent then $1.5 billion would be saved each year.

DNA tests, the Golden State Killer and your privacy Aug 13, 2018

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Commercial DNA testing services and crowdsourced genetic databases are helping people find long-lost relatives.

How to prevent late-onset epilepsy when you’re in your 40s Aug 06, 2018

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Epilepsy is most common in the elderly — and it's what happens in your mid-life that can influence your risk.

Omega-3 supplements don't protect against heart attack or stroke Jul 30, 2018

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A new Cochrane review says Omega-3 supplements don't reduce your risk of cardiovascular events. Plus: cannabis and pregnancy, accessing routinely collected hospital data in Australia, and using low-dose aspirin to prevent vascular events -- what's the right dose?

Cancer and exercise: Improving treatment and outcomes Jul 23, 2018

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There's a possible treatment available for people with cancer that's free, evidence-based and associated with excellent health benefits. Exercise. Plus — building family trees using routinely collected hospital data, and returning research results to study participants.

Health Report presents Science Friction: the trials and tribulations of experimental drug trials Jul 19, 2018

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It can feel like a game of Russian roulette. Whose interests are being served in clinical trials for cancer drugs?

Teens drinking may lead to alcohol problems later in life Jul 16, 2018

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Promising new vaccine for HIV trialled in humans Jul 09, 2018

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