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Saturday Mar 13 00:02 AEDT

Roxon says $15b pharmacy agreement close

By Tony Bartlett | 5 hours 35 mins ago

Health Minister Nicola Roxon says the government is a step closer to a $15 billion agreement to deliver cheaper medicines and improve access to pharmacies.

Friday Mar 12 19:28 AEDT

Study to assess health of city cyclists

12 Mar 2010

A new study will investigate whether cycling to and from work is a health hazard.

Friday Mar 12 14:05 AEDT

Deal struck to assist sick WTC workers

By David B Caruso | 12 Mar 2010

A settlement has been reached that could pay up to $US657.5 million to first responders and workers sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Centre.

Friday Mar 12 09:41 AEDT

Facebook urged to install 'panic button'

12 Mar 2010

British officials are urging Facebook to make a "panic button" available on its web pages after the death of a teenager.

Friday Mar 12 08:30 AEDT

Woman wins $3.8m for botched breast surgery

By ninemsn staff | 12 Mar 2010

A woman whose botched cosmetic surgery left her looking like she had four breasts has been awarded $3.8m.

Friday Mar 12 04:01 AEDT

Parents give less bad genes than thought

12 Mar 2010

US scientists have for the first time unlocked the genetic code of a family and made a discovery - that parents pass on fewer mutations than previously thought.

Friday Mar 12 00:31 AEDT

Soon-to-be dads sought for baby study

By Danny Rose | 12 Mar 2010

Impending fathers are sought for a groundbreaking Australian study into dads and how they can also get the baby blues.

Thursday Mar 11 18:50 AEDT

Dengue fever spreads in north Queensland

By Kym Agius | 11 Mar 2010

A dengue fever outbreak has been declared in the north Queensland town of Tully, with three cases now confirmed.

Thursday Mar 11 14:18 AEDT

Glaucoma affecting 150,000 Australians

11 Mar 2010

More than 150,000 Australians have been diagnosed with the vision-destroying condition glaucoma but just as many may have it but don't know.

Thursday Mar 11 11:18 AEDT

WHO unveils anti-malaria measures

11 Mar 2010

The World Health Organisation has unveiled landmark new measures to counter the misuse of anti-malaria drugs.

Bikers dominate spinal cord injuries

By Danny Rose | 11 Mar 2010

Young male motorcyclists continue to dominate the ranks of those Australians who suffer a spinal cord injury.

Thursday Mar 11 00:02 AEDT

Pain sufferers face 'six-month wait'

By Danny Rose, Medical Writer | 11 Mar 2010

Chronic pain sufferers are waiting an average of six months to see a pain specialist in Australia's public health system.

Wednesday Mar 10 14:25 AEDT

Aboriginal infant mortality rate falls

By Kellee Nolan | 10 Mar 2010

Australia's Aboriginal infant mortality rate is falling and is on track to be equal with the non-indigenous rate by 2018, a new report shows.

Wednesday Mar 10 10:00 AEDT

Being fat can lead to cancer

By Vivienne Stanton, ninemsn | 10 Mar 2010

Australian cancer researchers have discovered a link between spreading waistlines and some cancers.

Rudd quiet on Denticare scheme:Prime Minister Kevin Rudd won't say whether his government will introduce a Medicare-style dental scheme as recommended by a major health review.

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 Woman wins $3.8m for botched breast surgeryA woman whose botched cosmetic surgery left her looking like she had four breasts has been awarded $3.8m.
 Facebook urged to install 'panic button'British officials are urging Facebook to make a "panic button" available on its web pages after the death of a teenager.
 Dengue fever spreads in north QueenslandA dengue fever outbreak has been declared in the north Queensland town of Tully, with three cases now confirmed.
 Roxon says $15b pharmacy agreement closeHealth Minister Nicola Roxon says the government is a step closer to a $15 billion agreement to deliver cheaper medicines and improve access to pharmacies.
 Parents give less bad genes than thoughtUS scientists have for the first time unlocked the genetic code of a family and made a discovery - that parents pass on fewer mutations than previously thought.
 Glaucoma affecting 150,000 AustraliansMore than 150,000 Australians have been diagnosed with the vision-destroying condition glaucoma but just as many may have it but don't know.
 WHO unveils anti-malaria measuresThe World Health Organisation has unveiled landmark new measures to counter the misuse of anti-malaria drugs.
 Rudd quiet on Denticare schemePrime Minister Kevin Rudd won't say whether his government will introduce a Medicare-style dental scheme as recommended by a major health review.
 Soon-to-be dads sought for baby studyImpending fathers are sought for a groundbreaking Australian study into dads and how they can also get the baby blues.
 Pain sufferers face 'six-month wait'Chronic pain sufferers are waiting an average of six months to see a pain specialist in Australia's public health system.
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