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Flu Jab May Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study
A study has found that flu vaccination could lower the risk of heart attack in middle-aged people with narrowed arteries.
21 ‘Signatures’ In 30 Common Cancers Revealed
A team of scientists has described the mutational processes that drive tumor development in 30 of the most common cancer types.
Genetic Research Shows Single Approach To Obesity Won’t Work
Researchers hope for a simple, single solution to stem the obesity epidemic, but this may be an implausible, if not impossible, goal, writes Arthur Jenkins and Lesley Campbell.
First Muslim Woman In Aus Parliament Honored With Engineering Award
Dr Mehreen Faruqi, the Greens member for NSW Legislative Council, was honored by the UNSW School of Chemical Engineering at its annual Women in Engineering Awards.
Another Cancer Linked To HPV Infection
Researchers in Australia have identified yet another cancer that may be caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Portion Size Affects How Much You Eat Despite Your Appetite
People tend to eat what they are served – and larger portions can lead to overeating. Lenny R. Vartanian examines what can be done.
‘Trust Hormone’ May Not Help Autistic Kids, Study
The so-called trust hormone, oxytocin, may not improve the symptoms of children with autism, a clinical trial in Australia has found.
UNSW Professor Receives Friendship Medal From Laos
The Lao Government has awarded a Friendship Medal to UNSW Emeritus Professor Arie Rotem for his contribution to the country's health sector.
Sydney’s Urban Areas To Be Hit Hard By Global Warming
Temperatures in urban areas of Sydney could rise by up to 3.7°C within the next 40 years because of global warming, according to a new study.
