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In Australia, it is estimated that 6 babies are born every day with heart defects. According to Heart Kids Australia, that would mean that each year about 2190 Australian babies are affected with a heart problem. In a recent article entitled “Broken hearts: heart disease […]
About 16 per cent of Australians have blood sugar levels that are so high that they are considered to be at pre-diabetes levels. Sure, this these blood sugar levels aren’t high enough that they classify as type 2 diabetes, but the fact that they are […]
Cancer can affect anyone, even superstars. Singer Anastacia, who had multiple chart topping music singles in Australia has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is actually the second time that she has been diagnosed with the disease. In 2003, she was thought to have beaten […]
Close to 800 chemicals that are found in your everyday household and industrical products have been linked to the high global rates of cancers, including testicular, prostate, ovarian, breast and thyroid cancers. This revelation was suggested by a recent report released by the World Health […]
About 2 out of every 3 Australian women are confused regarding the differences between cervical and ovarian cancers, according to research by Ovarian Cancer Australia. In a recent news article by the West Australian entitled “Women in the dark on cancer“, Ovarian Cancer Australia found […]
Lung cancer has beaten breast cancer as being the top reason for cancer deaths of Australian females. This revelation was made in a recent ABC News article entitled: “Lung cancer deaths take lead spot for women.” The increase displays a spike in the volume of […]
Australian researches are developing a new blood test for the early detection of ovarian cancer. According to a recent article by The Australian called: “Ovarian cancer blood test to save lives with early detection“, the blood test is set to be available within 5 years […]
“In Australia there’s about 1.5 million people affected by rare diseases”, says Dianne Petrie, the director of the Association of Genetic Support Australasia. With so many people in Australia being affected by such rare diseases, a recent article entitled: “Rare disease stories shared” was published […]
Upper body discomfort, a speedy and abnormal pulse in addition to difficulty breathing are common indications of atrial fibrillation (AF), that is to blame for a growing number of healthcare facility admissions in Australia. The precise reasons behind AF continue to be somewhat undiscovered. According […]
Cancer can affect anyone in Australia, both young and old. When cancer affects a child, however, it can be very difficult for the family, especially for the parents. Australian families that are impacted by a loved one with cancer often have to be optimistic, and […]