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Keep up-to-date with the latest health issues that affect your life in our weekly health and medical news column.
11/03/2010
Free-falling to your death in a lift is highly unlikely. But lifts do pose an injury risk, especially for the elderly, who need to take special care when using them.
25/02/2010
Spending hours of your day sitting might be shortening your life, even if you're getting the recommended amounts of daily exercise.
11/02/2010
An increasing number of older men are becoming their partner's carer, but research suggests they need more practical support.
28/01/2010
Taking a dip in a pool is a great way to beat the summer heat, but for some of us the pool contains a toxic cocktail.
14/01/2010
You probably know it's important to cover up to protect yourself from the sun; but when it comes to checking for skin cancers you actually need to take off your clothes.
10/12/2009
Motion sickness is one aspect of holidays that you can do without, especially for younger travellers. But there are some things you can do to make your journey more pleasant.
26/11/2009
Swimming, beaches and cold beer can be a part of summer fun, but mixing these can be very risky - especially for blokes.
12/11/2009
Driving when you're sleepy is a bad idea for anyone. But there's growing evidence that for young drivers, it's especially dangerous.
29/10/2009
Staying active into your 70s, 80s and even 90s, is not only possible but vital to optimising quality of life, a growing body of evidence shows.
15/10/2009
New diagnostic techniques and early intervention programs are improving the prospects for children with autism.
01/10/2009
Residents of one remote Aboriginal community have found that their connection to country is good for their health.