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Most people don’t need antibiotics for sinus infections

Publish date: 08/05/2012

Most children and adults with sinus infections don’t need to be treated with antibiotics, according to new guidelines on diagnosing and treating sinus infections from the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Will you be naughty or nice this Christmas?

Publish date: 08/12/2011

The findings of a new survey have revealed the majority of Australian couples may turn to sex to help them de-stress – something that’s particularly relevant given Christmas is one of the most nerve-wracking times of year.

Parents fail to recognise their children’s burgeoning weight

Publish date: 01/12/2011

Despite constant warnings about childhood obesity, too many Australian parents are still oblivious to the fact their children are overweight, according to the findings of the national MBF Healthwatch survey.

Babies born receive a healthy gift

Publish date: 12/11/2011

To help celebrate its new beginning, Bupa will give every baby born on the 14 November 2011 a Bupa Baby Basket.

Obesity is bad for the heart, no matter where you carry the fat

Publish date: 04/11/2011

Recent news reports on a recently published study appear to be suggesting that being ‘apple-shaped’, where you carry fat around your waist and middle, does not put you at greater risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems, which is contrary to previous research. But a closer look at the study itself reveals that the newspapers may not be reporting the full story of the findings.

Is sleep the key to weight loss?

Publish date: 11/04/2011

An adult battling obesity who gets between six and eight hours sleep a night and has low stress levels is more likely to lose weight when dieting than their sleepless, stressed counterparts, according to a study published last month.

Triglycerides more important than cholesterol in stroke risk

Publish date: 16/03/2011

Lesser known fats in the blood known as triglycerides are even more strongly associated than cholesterol with stroke risk, according to a new study published recently.

Aussies turning to cyberspace to self-diagnose

Publish date: 09/02/2011

Research highlights importance of accessing high quality health information online

The GFC is bad for more than just your pocket

Publish date: 02/09/2010

One in four Australian adults has taken an action that puts their health at risk as a result of the global financial crisis (GFC), according to a new MBF Healthwatch poll.

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