Breastfeeding halves SIDS risk

Breastfeeding halves the chances of a baby dying suddenly, according to a child health group.

Buzz on coffee gets sweeter

After years of research, a big study has found coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer.

Chemicals 'may reduce sperm count'

A study says exposure to everyday chemicals in the environment may affect a man's sperm count.

Fast food giants facing 'fat tax'

Fast food giants face local govt rate increases in a bid to tackle the nation's obesity epidemic.

Britain bedeviled by binge drinking

Binge drinking in Britain is costing the National Health Service STG2.7 billion ($A4.36 billion) a year.

Pregnant obese women face birth risks

Australian and NZ pregnant women who are obese are at greater risk of complications when pregnant.

Diabates sufferers suffer depression

Diabetes Australia has accused the govt of putting a budget surplus above the health of diabetes sufferers.

Footy codes warned on head injuries

Experts say Aussie football codes must investigate head injuries to ensure the safety of players.

Free blood pressure checks across Vic

Free blood pressure checks will be available at pharmacies as part of a campaign against strokes.

Mentally ill carers are suffering

A study finds the role for mentally ill carers impacts their relationships, employment and finances.

Some likely to be awake in operations

Some patients could be more likely to be awake during operations due to a genetic resistance to anaesthesia.

Eggs worth hundreds of pounds

Female students at Cambridge University say they have been offered hundreds of pounds to become egg donors.

Sleep deprivation common in Australia

Australian's are filing for more than five million prescriptions for sleeping pills each year - study.

Diabetes Awareness on Mother's Day

The Australian Diabetes Council is using this Mothers Day to highlight gestational diabetes.

Oakeshott admits to battling disease

MP Rob Oakeshott has revealed he is fighting a battle after being diagnosed with Graves' disease in 2010.

Health advisers back pill to block HIV

Mother's Day fun runs raise millions

Hypnosis could work like an anaesthetic

Indigenous obesity could 'widen the gap'

Yoghurt boosts testicle growth

Pedometers improve health

VO2 max test to aid weight loss

Weight loss improves fertility

Dementia therapy one step closer

Meditation improves wellbeing - study

Smokers job chances up in smoke

New clues for a universal flu vaccine

Bugs cause millions of cancer cases

Cuts on duty-free tobacco welcomed

Intervention needed for type 2 diabetes

Cholera patients treated in Haiti