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Vaping Better at Helping Smokers Quit, Study Finds

Smoking · Australia

Vaping Better at Helping Smokers Quit, Study Finds

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Vaping might be more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies in helping people quit smoking, a new study performed in Australia says.See the Story

Drinking Soda Raises Diabetes Risk Even Without Weight Gain

Drinking Soda Raises Diabetes Risk Even Without Weight Gain

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Drinking just one sugary beverage a day increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 25%, even if you’re not overweight Boys who consume daily sugary drinks in childhood show a 34% rise in insulin resistance by age 17, along with higher fasting glucose levels Unlike glucose, which is used by every cell in your body, fructose is processed only by your liver — and in excess, it gets turned into fat, driving fatty liver disease and insulin …See the Story

Bulk-billing incentive not practical for all GP clinics

Disability · Australia

Bulk-billing incentive not practical for all GP clinics

AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to 4BC radio about reports one quarter of GP clinics won't take up the federal government's bulk-billing incentive.See the Story

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