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Scurvy, an 18th century disease historically associated with sea sailors, has made a surprise comeback to Australia.

Woolworths is preparing for the arrival of the Amazon store in Australia in 2017.

Nintendo Classic Mini, Hatchimals and Pokémon are three of the most in-demand items for shoppers right now and great deals are available.

One of the busiest shopping days of the year is here and eBay has the best Thanksgiving 2016 deals.

In a major turnaround of events that has baffled medical experts and researchers, a protein that was long believed to cause Alzheimer’s, has proved to be one that actually fights off the degenerative disease.

Victoria is rolling out a revolutionary melanoma blood test that can diagnose the disease within hours, thereby greatly improving patients’ chances of overcoming the disease. This liquid-biopsy is an Australian-first that allows patients to begin treatment immediately. It cuts weeks off the time taken to detect the fatal skin cancer.

Experts are concerned of the overuse of anti-psychotic drugs prevalent nowadays. They say that these may damage brain and will even lead to early death. However, critics oppose the argument, contradicting the theory for lack of scientific evidence. Most of the claims are exaggerations, they say.

Consumers don't have to wait for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush for their gadget fix. Great deals are available as early as now.

Apple looks to regain its grip on the tech market as its annual revenue has dropped for the first time in 15 years.

University of California-San Francisco Medical Center’s assistant clinical professor of dermatology, Dr. Jenny Eileen Murase, says that people who sweat excessively do not realise that they have a treatable medical condition.

The iPhone maker sues manufacturers of fake and dangerous Apple-labelled products sold on Amazon, seeking millions of dollars in damages.

The Galaxy Note 7 debacle is not a first for Samsung. The company has faced issues regarding product quality and safety over the years.

Although Facebook’s tax settlements were legal based on UK laws, it is being criticised for paying a lesser amount of dues.

Optus is collaborating with Nokia to launch a 5G network in Australia. The second largest telco in the country and the Finnish communications company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work on a 5G research that they hoped to eventually overhaul Optus’ existing 4G network.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a highly-innovative device from the maker of Windows. However, there’s another device in town, the Huawei MateBook. It will be interesting to see whether the MateBook comes even close to what Surface Pro 4 offers to its users.

Despite endorsement from TV mogul Oprah Winfrey, Weight Watchers (NYSE: WTW) is sinking fast. The weight loss company announced Monday it would be replacing current CEO James Chambers amidst reports that it lost US$1.2 billion (AU$1.6 billion) in the last 11 months.

Australian doctors have slammed celebrity chef Pete Evans for proposing a paleo diet to an osteoporosis suffer that doctors believe could be potentially damaging. Evans advised the sufferer to remove dairy from his diet. Queensland obstetrics and gynaecology specialist Brad Robinson, furious at Evans’ advice, reminded him he is a chef, not a doctor.

A new study has suggested that smoking cannabis can make one lazy. Marijuana users may perform less in education and work because of their reduce willingness to exert themselves.

The American Chemical Society has uploaded a video on their “Reactions” YouTube channel informing public how peeing in the pool can expose people to major health risks. Taking a leak while frolicking in the swimming pool is not only disgusting but also harmful.

After more than 80 people were struck down by a national salmonella outbreak in Australia this week and the strain was linked to the “Red Dirt” Rockmelons, sale of rockmelons have fallen drastically. This is despite the rare bacterial strain of salmonella being isolated to the Northern Territory. The outbreak has rocked the industry and cut profits.

Untested stem cell treatments are rapidly increasing in Australia because of a regulatory loophole that allows businesses offer potentially harmful or ineffective treatments. As per a new study, Australia has one of the world’s highest concentrations of stem cell businesses that advertise cosmetic and medical treatments online. There is even lack of evidence about the safety and effectiveness of some of the procedures.

People in Canberra seeking medicinal cannabis will so get the support of the ACT government as it would soon be starting a medical marijuana scheme. The government is developing an evidence-based framework for the scheme, Assistant Health Minister Meegan Fitzharris announced on Thursday.

Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found a link between lower weight and Alzheimer’s disease risk. They have associated lower body mass index (BMI) with greater deposits of Alzheimer's-associated amyloid plaques in the brains of older individuals.

Australian health authorities have warned pregnant women, the elderly and infants to avoid eating a particular brand of watermelons after more than 80 people were struck down by a national salmonella outbreak. The salmonella strain has been linked to the “Red Dirt” Rockmelons.

There is hope that hepatitis C may be eliminated in the next 10-15 years and won’t be a public health threat in Australia anymore. However, study reveals viral hepatitis deaths increased by 63 percent in the last 23 years.

A new study has revealed that only one hour of brisk walking every day may eliminate the health risks commonly associated with long hours of sitting in office. The world-first study by the University of Sydney researchers said that The global cost of physical inactivity for 2013 was US$67.5 billion (AU$90 billion).

Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California have revealed that e-cigarettes are not as healthy as some people think. They emit harmful chemicals with certain models emitting more chemicals than others.

Apple is joining Australia’s fight for marriage equality. The tech giant pledged its support to gay marriage in the country, adding its rainbow-filled logo to the Australian Marriage Equality website Tuesday.

Researchers from Columbia University Medical Centre have revealed that chronic pain increases the risk of opioid addiction. In fact, significant pain may raise the risk of opioid addiction by 41 percent.