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Lap band weight loss surgery (lap. gastric banding), sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are performed by Dr. Patrick Moore, Melbourne laparoscopic obesity surgeon in most effective way.

Rainbow Essence announces the exclusive sole Australian distributorship of their soon to be launched all natural Manuka Honey Hand Cream.

Users of nanoparticles in cosmetics products claim they “increase penetration of active ingredients”… But what exactly does this mean? What are nanoparticles and what is the long-term effect on our skin, health and life?

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Mounting evidence of global warming has led experts to warn of likely adverse health effects to many rural Australians.

Wiley-Blackwell today announced that they have formed two new publishing partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. The world’s largest society publisher will publish Basic & Applied Pathology and Pacific Focus from 2008.

A paper outlining the management recommendations for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma has been published.

Providing accurate information and improving knowledge is the most effective strategy for combating eating disorders.

Studies show many families on a tight budget are struggling to fill their shopping trolleys with healthy food.

PREGNANT women who have no access to maternity leave are more likely to have mental health problems than those who do.

Muscle relaxing drugs can effectively reduce Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Smoking is a more harmful behavior for women compared to men, especially in regards to the risk of developing COPD.

Nurses who counsel & testing HIV patients in South Africa voluntarily are burnt out and in danger of leaving the service.

Many children in Niger, the landlocked nation of West Africa, are dying from treatable conditions in the name of sustainability.

Research has shown that the poor who live at a socio-economic disadvantage run a higher risk of blindness.

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