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Bizarre sleepwalking linked to sleeping pill
0pointsA suspect sleeping pill is causing Australians to paint the front door, binge-eat, and drive while still asleep, a new study reveals.
Models "too thin," say 4 in 5 consumers: global poll
0pointsFemale fashion models and many celebrities are "too thin," say four in every five consumers from around the world, a new survey showed on Thursday.
Secondhand smoke at workplace doubles the risk of cancer
0pointsWriting in the American Journal of Public Health, researchers said that for nonsmokers who were highly exposed to secondhand smoke at work, there was approximately a 100 percent increase in lung cancer risk.
Damage to ‘insula’ in the brain can make people quit smoking
0pointsAre you a smoker? What if you woke up one day and forgot to smoke?
Tobacco doesn’t always kill!
0pointsYou can still live as a smoker, but you may have to part with a few of your organs and this video talks about it.
Does soda cause cancer?
0pointsDoes soda cause cancer? Well, this news story from abc7 claims that it does. Watch this news story, which throws more light on the carcinogenic content of sodas.
Vegemite gelato - scoop of the day
0pointsIt's a multicultural twist on an Aussie favourite that's sure to get the tastebuds tingling this Australia Day.
Quinten Lynch loves a good parma!
0pointsQuinten Lynch about to tuck into one of his favourite dishes at Mille Cafe!
Australian's love muffin tops
0pointsLow-waisted jeans may be out of fashion but their unattractive offshoot, the muffin top, is in like Flynn...
Common household items are potential sources of toxic heavy metals
0pointsExposure to heavy metals -- arsenic, lead and mercury -- can occur in the home through common items such as glazed pottery, herbal supplements, food, and garden pesticides/herbicides.
Calcium protects people from colorectal cancer
0pointsThe potential protective effects of calcium supplements against colorectal cancer may carry on for five years after people stop taking the supplements, research has revealed.
Women who have or had breast cancer should avoid soy supplements
0pointsSoybeans are good. But like most foods, too much of a good thing can be bad for the health of an individual. An Australian cancer organization has said that women who have or have had breast cancer need to avoid soy supplements.
Strategies for preventing heart diseases
0pointsYou can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are five strategies to help you protect your heart.
Cancer patients warned to avoid soy
0pointsThe New South Wales Cancer Council says new research has found high doses of soy-based foods can be harmful to cancer sufferers. The Cancer Council says soy-based products have previously been touted as super foods for breast and prostate cancer pre
Teenage girls who read a lot of articles on weight loss and dieting are likely to adopt drastic weight loss techniques
0pointsParents of teenage girls might want to have another look at that attractive magazine their daughter is reflecting upon.

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