HEALTH & WELLBEING

'Humanized' mice could provide better assessment of drugs' toxicity for humans.

A malaria vaccine that can protect against all strains of the disease is now ready to for human trials in the next 12 months.

Over the past five years, new research shows that we're all much more comfortable with the concept of work+life flexibility. We no longer expect lawyers, managers or web designers to always show up to an office, 9-to-5, Monday through Friday. But what about retail sales associates, call center workers, or housekeeping staff in hotels?

SPC Ardmona has announced the release of three new fruit snacks aimed at kids of all ages into supermarkets across Australia.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Boostrix vaccine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) in people ages 65 and older.

If you have been weight training prior to becoming pregnant, then you may continue your weight training activities during pregnancy as long as they are not activities that could result in a loss of balance and you lower your intensity to prevent an increased body temperature and heart rate.

Federal agriculture minister Joe Ludwig last night announced the resumption of the live export of cattle to Indonesia, which was suspended a month ago after a graphic broadcast by ABC's Four Corners showed ill-treatment of Australian cattle in Indonesian abbatoirs.

Do you ever long wistfully for that delicious ice cream you had once on vacation? Instead of devising ways to revisit it or just longing for it from afar, check out Scoop, a new book full of homemade ice cream recipes adapted from the best shops around the country.

Japanese beverage giant Asahi has announced takeover bids for two major Australasian beverage companies, P&N Beverages and Charlie's Juices. Asahi, which purchased Schweppes in 2009, has entered into a binding agreement to purchase 100% of shares in P&N, which it will then divide, selling the company's carbonated soft drinks and cordials arm on to Tru Blu Beverages, while retaining P&N's water and juice businesses.

The federal government has proposed a new legislation that if passed will require tobacco companies to sell their products in "plain, drab, dark brown" packages.

Stretches that elongate your abdomen will help create that strong, lean middle. Doing yoga regularly will improve your flexibility, posture, and strength, while giving you that fringe benefit you're looking for-sculpted abs muscles.

Stretches that elongate your abdomen will help create that strong, lean middle. Doing yoga regularly will improve your flexibility, posture, and strength, while giving you that fringe benefit you're looking for-sculpted abs muscles.

Genetic variants can be controlled to some extent by adjusting a person's diet and lifestyle. Just because you have a relative who has breast cancer or you carry certain genetic mutations does not mean you have suffer with cancer. It is clear that lifestyle and diet can influence risk from faulty genetics.

Utmost concern has been raised on the spread of the deadly Hendra virus in Australia that has so far killed a sixth horse since it occurred more than two weeks ago.

Parents who are worried that their child hasn't started talking by age two shouldn't be worried according to a recent study in the journal Pediatrics. Children who were late talkers at age 2 did not show any increased risk of behavioral or emotional problems throughout their childhood or adolescence.

An international study found that Pzifer's anti-smoking drug Chantix, sold in Australia as Champix, is linked to a 72 percent greater risk of hospitalization due to a cardiovascular event like heart attack of arrhythmia. Pfizer immediately refuted the study which was released this Monday and defended to the drug's benefits to smokers.

In recent report by ABC News, the potentially deadly disease caused by the Hendra virus, has affected 3 horses in the past week and was detected in three separate properties, two in Queensland and another in northern New South Wales.

U.S researchers have discovered that rapamycin; a drug that has been called the "forever young" drug was created from a chemical found in the soil of the remote Easter Island.

Waistline watchers beware: drinking diet soda won't help you lose weight. According to data presented to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions diet soda may actually contribute to weight gain and Type 2 diabetes.

Australian smokers continue to have little understanding on the impact of tar on their lungs, despite it posing a major threat to lung health new data show.

As we age, our bodies produce less androgen (testosterone), estrogen and progesterone. By age 40, women produce about half the testosterone we did in our twenties. These levels drop further still with the onset of menopause or for women who have had their ovaries removed.

As we age, our bodies produce less androgen (testosterone), estrogen and progesterone. By age 40, women produce about half the testosterone we did in our twenties. These levels drop further still with the onset of menopause or for women who have had their ovaries removed.

A moderate exercise program that includes low-impact aerobics and power and strength training has benefits for all women, even if exercise does not slow down the disease (osteoarthritis) progression.

Heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) means acid indigestion. This occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and the stomach contents reflux or return into the esophagus.

Asthma patients can now find relief for their condition and have a wrinkle-free voice box at the same time. Australian doctors are trying a radical new treatment for patients with severe asthma by injecting botox into the larynx in an effort to relax the muscle spasms that cause difficulties in breathing.

From July 10-13, the Australasian food manufacturing industry will descend upon Sydney for the much anticipated triennial iconic event: Foodpro.

The Australasian Sandwich Association continues its search for Australia's best sandwich maker, with Matt Wilkinson of Pope Joan in Brunswick East, Melbourne, crowned the winner of the Southern Final of the Great Australian Sandwichship.

Health officials are investigating a fresh outbreak of E. coli in France, with a possible link to UK seed firm Thompson and Morgan.

A new study by Harvard researchers has comprehensively shown how much weight gain is associated with eating certain food groups.