LIFE

Women with weight problems, particularly those dealing with obesity, are warned of the possible pregnancy risk and health concerns for their future babies.

A nanomedicine breakthrough using polymers to detect and destroy antibiotic resistant bacteria has been jointly announced by IBM and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore. With this discovery, medicine now has a potent weapon against bacteria such as MRSA or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus.

Medical experts have warned Australia must act to avoid an outbreak of a deadly new superbug strain.

The Australian daughter of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos was haunted by her past and claimed to have been axed in a reality TV show in spite being discreet and with unquestionable talent.

An Australian company has developed a stem cell treatment which is helping to relieve pain and suffering in small and large animals all around the world.

The Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) and Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has issued the following advice on exposure to radiation arising from nuclear incidents in Japan, based on available information and current assessments:

Victorian families have been urged to get their gas appliances regularly serviced and checked to stop accidental carbon monoxide deaths in a new campaign featuring the parents of two children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

A study by scientists at the University of Sydney and the Children's Hospital at Westmead has found has found that some girls are missing out on the vaccination that helps protect against cervical cancer because of fears related to the vaccination process.

The Australian government on Monday launched its new advertising campaign calling on all Indigenous Australians to quit smoking. The new campaign will start hitting the airwaves, newspapers and TV screens today as the Australian Government continues its world-leading action to combat tobacco use.

A recent tuberculosis scare at Liverpool Hospital has made many people realise Australia is not a tuberculosis-free nation, with more than 1100 cases of TB reported in Australia.

A group of researchers have warned that salty diets amongst Australian men are damaging their sex lives. The result of the study was presented at the University of Sydney's George Institute for Global Health as part of World Salt Awareness Week.

In the last few years, videoconferencing has been adopted increasingly due to globalization, productivity benefits, mobility and the need to save travel costs. During 2010, the videoconferencing market in Latin America generated revenues of US$78.0 million. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2010 to 2017 of 20.9%, this number is likely to achieve US$294 million.

A study by psychology experts from the Deakin University has found that the friends-with-benefits phenomenon appears to be more than a popular plot line for motion pictures and television shows. In fact, the researchers have found that many Australians are enjoying the perks of casual sexual relationships.

While his latest film with Bradley Cooper, "Limitless" has won the North American box-office over the weekend, veteran actor, Robert De Niro is still fighting over the art-fraud trial at the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, New York.

Researchers from The Australian National University have discovered a new way ageing-related diseases can progress, opening up new preventative and treatment possibilities for conditions such as heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

A population health expert from the University of Melbourne has warned that the absence of specific laws defining the ownership, storage and use of blood drops taken from every Australian baby since 1971 could threaten public trust in newborn screening (NBS) programs in Australia, a University of Melbourne academic has warned.

A slimming product has been recalled from sale in Australia as it has been found to contain a toxic ingredient.

The Rugby World Cup games will be moved to Auckland and other parts of New Zealand as the city of Christchurch still reels from the devastation of the Feb.22 earthquake.

Supermodel ex-girlfriend of A-list actor, Sean Penn, Jessica White has turned down the offer to enter plea deal over the fistfight in New York in October last year.

The welcome can sometimes be as soggy as the weather, and the prices remain as high as The London Eye itself, even with a stronger Australian dollar. But Australian travelers' love affair with the English capital remains undiminished. Here's a selection of your favorite places, plus some useful tips.

Hundreds of childcare services are failing to meet basic hygiene, safety and education standards, the latest snapshot of the sector shows.

Women who take antioxidants before and during their pregnancies may be protecting their offspring against obesity and diabetes, according to a new study on animals.

The people of Taree and District are the latest to benefit from Federal Government's ongoing investment in regional Australia with the official opening of the $6 million Manning Education Centre, a multi-purpose medical education facility in Taree today.

Socialite Kim Kardashian attended Eva Longoria’s 36th birthday with model and mom, Heide Klum gracing the celebration in their 1920s glamorous fashion.

Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham are expecting a baby girl for their fourth child. Galaxy midfielder made the announcement at a luncheon in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Authorities in Liverpool, England have expressed concerns over possible riot as thousands of Justin Bieber “Beliebers’ have stormed the Liverpool hotel he was staying at in hopes to take a glimpse of their teenage pop idol.

Major Asian markets drove much of the growth in Australia’s record 5.4 million international visitors in 2010, new figures show.

National official data on overseas arrivals and departures confirm China is leading the growth in travel to Australia.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is featuring the six most popular international masterchefs from all over the world during its Food and Wine Festival this year.