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The prescription for a healthier Australia

Dramatically cutting salt levels in processed foods sold in Australia could save an estimated 3500 lives each year by reducing cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease, according to a new report.

SIDS breakthrough gives hope for future

The discoveries have raised hopes that babies could be screened for this risk in the future, but Dr Machaalani said the ...

An Australian study of 30 babies who died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or cot death, has discovered they have decreased levels of a protein that helps adults and babies wake up if they stop breathing from sleep apnea.

Scientists reveal why salt is so addictive

A mouse with a taste for salt.

Wondering why it's so hard to resist when asked if you "want fries with that"? Or why the smell of sizzling bacon makes your mouth water and stomach rumble? Turns out there is a scientific explanation for salt cravings.

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