A preference for sweet food has been linked to depression - Newsreel

Sweet tooth linked to depression and stroke

People who gravitate towards sweet foods and sugery drinks have been found to have a higher risk of depression, diabetes and stroke. A new study by the University of
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WHO calls for extra effort in drug resistance battle

A lack of urgency in finding new antibiotics to counter resistant illnesses is putting millions of lives at risk, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In
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Poultry. | Newsreel

Extra funding to combat virulent avian flu strain

The rapid global spread of a dangerous strain of avian flu has prompted a $95 million boost to efforts to prevent it from arriving in Australia. Federal Agriculture
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Woman smelling fresh food. | Newsreel

Five myths around eco-friendly eating

By Dr Bianca Wassmann Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. “Organic beef”, “GMO-free” and “100%
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Woman having a shower. | Newsreel

Hundreds of unknown viruses found in bathroom

Scientists have turned to the bathroom in the hunt for the next solution to treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. A new study has found that showerheads
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Charles Clarke Park, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Nation-leading all-abilities pontoon for Sunshine Coast

An all-abilities pontoon will be built at a Sunshine Coast park, in what is believed to be an Australian-first for accessibility. The pontoon will be installed at
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Doctor and patient. | Newsreel

Dementia poised to become Australia’s biggest killer

Dementia is poised to become the leading cause of death in Australia. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), released this week, showed
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Elderly couple with baby. | Newsreel

Life expectancy for Aussies under 50 a concern

By Sergey Timonin and Tim Adair Global life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, with Australia among the best-performing countries. But during
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Green space is necessary near workplaces, according to a new study - Newsreel

Healthy green space needed near workplaces

Green space needs to be available where people spend their working days, not just near homes, a new study has found. The research also revealed that use of green space
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Elderly couple. | Newsreel

Alzheimer’s disease to affect 1.2 million by 2050

More than a million Australians will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2050, with a $17 billion impact on the economy, according to a new report. The health advisory company
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