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Brisbane’s most-asked sex questions revealed

The burning desires and sex musings shaping Brisbane and the nation’s bedroom conversations have been revealed in a study of the most Googled sex questions. Topping

Free lung cancer tests for Australian smokers

Older Australians will soon have access to free lung tests, as the Federal Government introduces its first new cancer screening program in 20 years. From July next year,

Tool maps cancer hotspots to prompt change

An online tool which maps key cancer statistics shows Australians living in rural and remote areas face lower survival rates than their city cousins. A new version of

Dying in Australia a complicated tale

Almost a quarter of deaths in Australia are caused by more than five underlying conditions, according to a recent report. The latest What do Australian’s die from

Anti-vaping campaign uses Tik Tok

A new Federal Government campaign will for the first time advertise about the risk of vaping on Tik Tok. The Give Up For Good campaign is the first national

Blood test determines concussion severity

Researchers have discovered a blood test that can detect the effects of sport-related concussion and determine when it’s safe to return to the field. The Monash

Manufacturers miss the mark on nutrition

Australian food and beverage manufacturers have made little progress in improving their focus on nutrition, according to a new report. A Deakin University scorecard has

AI reveals new antibiotic options to explore

Pharmaceutical manufacturers now have access to almost a million potential sources of antibiotics, as researchers work to combat growing resistance to current

Lower age limit for free bowel cancer screening

The Federal Government is extending the free bowel screening program to people aged above 45. Currently, people aged 50 to 74 receive a free bowel screening kit in the

Shine disappears from Gold hospital cover

Australians are being urged to re-consider top-level hospital cover, as the cost of private health insurance soars. Consumer group CHOICE has found that while annual

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