Health Articles
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CSIRO developing wheat with cholesterol lowering qualities
Australian scientists are one step closer to developing a wheat variety that could be used to make cholesterol lowering bread.
Huge study finds gluten-free foods almost no different to regular products
Shoppers are paying higher prices for trendy gluten-free foods with little or no nutritional difference to regular products, health researchers warn.
Red and Dry eyes
Regular testing from birth encourages good eye health and helps to avoid permanent damage and vision loss. The RANZCO Eye Foundation encourages testing every two years. Ask relatives about your family's eye health history, and have your eyes tested, during JulEYE.
Incontinence
If you have experienced this problem you aren’t alone. Incontinence is a widespread condition. It can range from 'just a small leak' to complete loss of bladder or bowel control. In fact, over 4.8 million Australians have bladder or bowel control problems for a variety of reasons.
Health experts warn of severe flu season
Australia is headed for a severe 'flu season with doctors advising people take precautions to protect themselves from getting sick and spreading the virus.
