Warning about Atkins diet: (Monday, 15 March , 2004)
The Victorian Government is launching a new public health campaign today, warning the public not about alcohol, tobacco or drugs, but a diet.
The diet in question is the one developed by the controversial Dr Robert Atkins. It's been enormously popular in the United States, partly thanks to testimonials from Hollywood celebrities... (click to read more)

Tai Chi health benefits under review: ( Friday, 12 March , 2004)
The health benefits of the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi have been discussed once more with a recent U.S. review finding it safe and effective in improving balance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and mood.
But the reviewers criticised how many of the studies were conducted and so couldn't draw any firm conclusions about this widely practiced form of exercise and fitness... (click to read more)

Am - Depression linked to heart disease:
There could be more to the dramatic flourish, she died of a broken heart, than might have been thought. New research from the National Heart Foundation has found that depression and loneliness cause as much heart disease as smoking and a poor diet... (click to read more)

Vitamin D could help prevent falls: (Health Minutes 27-05-2004)
Once thought that all vitamin D was good for was your bones. But over the years, vitamin D has been associated with all sorts of things including lower rates of various cancers... (click to read more)

Cautious hope for new MS drug: (Health Minutes 27-05-2004)
Multiple sclerosis is a potentially devastating disease of the brain where the immune system attacks the insulation around nerves – almost at random. The result is progressive disability to all sorts of functions, from vision to mobility... (click to read more)

Irritable bowel syndrome trial showing good results: (ABC News Online 31/05/2004.)
Australian doctors say they are having good results with a natural treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. Preliminary results of a trial show pro-biotics or good bacteria can help relieve some symptoms of the condition... (click to read more)

Call for greater regulation of alternative medicine industry: (ABC News Online 01/06/2004.)
A national study of alternative and herbal medicine is calling for greater regulation of the industry to stamp out practitioners who are not properly qualified.The review says new safeguards are needed to prevent a significant number of patients suffering complications from using herbal medicines... (click to read more)

Yoga stretches energy of MS sufferers: (SMH.com.au By Ben Cubby June 21, 2004 )
It's official: yoga is good for your health. Yoga has long been known to improve the feeling of wellbeing among its adherents but until now the evidence for its effect on physical health has been sketchy... (click to read more)