Health & Fitness
Breast cancer hope for leukaemia drug
2:44AM AUSTRALIAN scientists will investigate how an experimental leukaemia treatment could be used to fight breast cancer.
Martial arts knocks out arthritis
9:22PM Jordanna Schriever Health Reporter MAUREEN Steele is moving it to avoid losing it, taking up martial arts at the age of 58 to fight off the pain of arthritis.
Caged in: Man's extreme measure to quit smoking
8:07AM Staff Writers A MAN who has smoked two packets of cigarettes a day for 26 years is so desperate to stop smoking that he's resorted to wearing a cage on his head so he can't light up.
Indigenous kids get veggie boost
12:31AM THE health of indigenous children from low-income families improved significantly after a weekly subsidised fruit and vegetable program.
Kids worry about getting fat
11:42PM By Alison Kershaw, Press Association Education Correspondent CHILDREN as young as 10 are unhappy with their weight and believe they need to shed some kilograms, research suggests.
- Damien Kelly
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The '15' Workout: Get it done, get out
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The five-minute energy action plan
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Ten minutes to get a healthier you
9:39AM Nikki Wallman PUSHED for time? It's amazing how much can be achieved in just a few short minutes.
Big boy toy comes with big price tag
Greg Stolz THE DTV Shredder looks like a cross between a Segway, a skateboard and a mini-tank, and is the latest in big boys' toys to hit Australia.
How to burn calories like a Tour de France rider
2:42PM Patrick Horan WANT the body of a pro-cyclist? Probably not. But if you've ever wondered what it would take to burn the same amount of energy as a Tour de France rider, read on.
Commando Steve's 5 fitness rules
5:52PM Jennifer Drew Commando will be joining body+soul for weekly “no excuses” workouts and training tips to challenge, change and most importantly, motivate you.
One workout a week is enough
3:54PM By Staff Writers IF YOU feel guilty about how often you go to the gym you'll be pleased to hear once a week is enough. But, of course, there's a catch...
- Lisa Guy
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Tasty Greek lamb meatball salad
DON'T know what you're cooking tonight? Check out this hearty salad, which is rich in protein, iron and zinc.
You won't believe Andy's diet
9:21AM IT'S usually consumed in small portions, but Andy Murray is such a fan of this delicacy that he eats 50 per sitting .
Thought you were eating well? Think again
2:38PM SEAN POULTER IF you are wondering why your "healthy" diet of smoothies, brown bread with honey and chicken is failing to reduce your waistline, wonder no longer.
A new excuse to drink beer
9:26AM IF YOU'RE feeling guilty about your nightly drink, don't worry - new research has found that a pint a night improves your health.
Loving that latte? Hope it's soy
8:51AM KRISTIN SHORTEN A RESPECTED doctor has rejected dietary recommendations about animal milk, contradicting advice to consume three servings a day.
Banned: diet scam faking Adele claims
2:33PM SEAN POULTER CONSUMER AFFAIRS EDITOR AN internet diet scam raking in millions of dollars by using fake endorsements from celebrities has been banned in the UK, with other countries expected to follow.
Are these 30 everyday foods good for you?
10:57AM By Staff Writers THESE are the foods you eat every day - red meat, oats, eggs, Vegemite. But have you ever stopped to find out whether they're actually good for you?
- Mim Beim
- Naturopath
Foods to help prevent cancer
LIVING a healthy life is a controllable factor helping to reduce the risk of cancer.
Breast cancer hope for leukaemia drug
2:44AM AUSTRALIAN scientists will investigate how an experimental leukaemia treatment could be used to fight breast cancer.
Chocolate used to detect cancer
3:41PM DAILY MAIL SCIENTISTS are using chocolate, fizzy drinks and other sugar-laden foods to detect malignant tumours - find out how.
Your hospital's dirty little secrets
6:33PM Sue Dunlevy National Health Reporter AUSTRALIANS can now avoid the nation's dirtiest or infection prone public hospitals and find the best performers using a new internet tool.
How to cut your public surgery wait
Jackson Gothe-Snape NEW data published by News Corp exposes the discrepancies in public hospital waiting lists across the country and helps patients find the shortest queue possible.
Doctor caught bashing 'rude' patient
10:59AM A DOCTOR filmed bashing a patient after he underwent heart surgery says he snapped after the 'ungrateful' victim 'insulted' him. The patient later died. SEE VIDEO.
New liver made from stem cells
3:00AM MALCOLM HOLLAND AN adult human liver has been grown in a mouse in a breakthrough which holds promise for the repair of damaged organs without the need for transplants.
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