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Wollongong Coal's expansion plans creep forward

Wollongong Coal's plans to expand its Russel Vale colliery have moved forward, with a new report finding the project poses minimal environmental threat. The company is seeking approval to expand underground long wall mining into the catchment ... >> view original

New report reveals that ACT breast cancer mortality rates are falling

Better early detection and treatment options means ACT women with breast cancer are being diagnosed younger and surviving longer, two new reports indicate. A 15-year report into the ACT and south-west NSW Breast Cancer Treatment Group revealed the ... >> view original

Cancer test predicts treatment outcome

University of Queensland researchers have announced a new tool in the fight against cancer, with the development of a world-first test that will direct treatment choices for patients with some forms of blood cancer. The test, developed by the UQ ... >> view original

Tas warning over toxic algae shellfish

An outbreak of naturally occurring algae in waters off Tasmania's east coast has sparked a warning not to collect or eat wild shellfish from the region due to high toxin levels which could prove fatal. Oysters, mussels, clams, pipis, scallops, abalone ... >> view original

Report urges doctors to counsel children in the wake of disasters

Madeline Evans of Henryville, Ind., walks the parking lot of her elementary school A girls walks through the parking lot of her Indiana elementary school which was devastated by a tornado. (Photo/Sgt. John Crosby). Disasters take a unique toll on ... >> view original

Bad news for tall people after cancer and height linked

Short people can breathe easy after Swedish researchers have found that the taller you are the higher your risk of cancer. A major study of more than five million people found that for every extra 10cm or 4 inches of height, a woman was 18 per cent ... >> view original

Codeine script plan sparks war

Doctors and pharmacists are warring over a plan to force Australians to see a doctor for common painkillers that contain codeine. Doctors say the move is a sensible approach to battle the rising number of Australians addicted to the narcotic, which is ... >> view original

Yale ResearchKit app can help assess heart problems in children and young adults - News

Imagine being able to contribute to research about heart problems affecting children and adults with an iPhone app. That idea is now a reality with today's launch of the Yale Cardiomyopathy Index, an iPhone-based clinical study to better understand ... >> view original

Increasing number of pregnant women seeking help for ice addiction

New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has shown the number of Australians who have used ice has more than doubled to about 1.3 million people. The AIHW examined trends in the use and availability of methamphetamines ... >> view original