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Junk food tops supermarket catalogues
Last Updated: 27-10-2015
Australian supermarkets heavily promote unhealthy foods in their catalogues, say obesity prevention researchers. Australian supermarkets are putting the junk in their junk mail, say obesity prevention researchers.[subscribe] Two-thirds of the f Read More...
Dick says no second kids hospital for Brisbane
Date of Posting: 27-10-2015
Queensland Health Minister Cameron Dick has ruled out a second tertiary teaching hospital for children in Brisbane. The Queensland government has ruled out re-opening the Royal Children's Hospital in Herston to alleviate staffing and bedding p Read More...
More older Aussies seeking help for past sex abuse
Last Updated: 26-10-2015
The number of older Australians seeking help from the lasting effects of childhood sex abuse has risen, research shows. There has been a spike in the number of older Australians seeking professional help because of childhood sex abuse, new researc Read More...
Month off alcohol to prevent later illness
Date of Posting: 26-10-2015
A group who took part in a month of abstinence lost weight and reported improvements in their concentration and sleeping as well as other health benefits. A month off alcohol could help prevent serious illnesses in later life, according to a new s Read More...
'Napalm girl' receives laser treatment, 40 years on
Date of Posting: 26-10-2015
A new laser treatment is giving hope to scar tissue victims, including Kim Phuc, whose body was burned by Napalm in the Vietnam War. In the photograph that made Kim Phuc a living symbol of the Vietnam War, her burns aren't visible - only her a Read More...
Getting the kids to bed early is good for your mental health
Date of Posting: 23-10-2015
Mothers who send their young kids to bed before 8:30pm have better mental health than those who don't. An early bedtime may lead to healthier children and happier mums.[subscribe] A study of 3600 Australian children aged four to nine found Read More...
British woman can 'smell' Parkinsons
Date of Posting: 23-10-2015
A British woman claims to have the ability to tell if someone has Parkinson's disease by sniffing their odour. Scientists have begun research into whether a person's odour can be used to diagnose Parkinson's after a "supersmeller& Read More...
New test to tell if breast cancer may spread to brain
Date of Posting: 22-10-2015
A new test could help doctors plan better treatment for women with aggressive and deadly forms of breast cancer. A new test has been developed that can show if breast cancer is likely to spread to the brain.[subscribe] The test, which looks for Read More...
12 year study launches to test aspirin's effect on cancers
Date of Posting: 22-10-2015
A British study, the world's largest clinical trial, will follow 11,000 patients for 12 years to see if an aspirin a day can stop cancers from recurring. The world's largest clinical trial to see whether taking aspirin every day can stop c Read More...
Second hand smoke causes tooth decay in children
Date of Posting: 22-10-2015
A study on more than 76,000 children has found that exposure to tobacco smoke at four months of age doubles the risk of tooth decay by the age of three. Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer tooth decay, research Read More...
Stem cells trial for diabetic kidney disease
Date of Posting: 21-10-2015
Trials have found stem cells reduce inflammation in the kidneys, a condition that affects three of four people suffering diabetes. A new clinical trial has been launched using stem cells to slow the advance of kidney disease caused by diabetes.[su Read More...
Deadly cancer worm may help heal wounds
Date of Posting: 21-10-2015
James Cook University scientists have discovered a secretion made by a 1cm-long cancer-causing worm could help treat chronic wounds. It's known for riddling human livers with deadly cancer.[subscribe] But the parasitic oriental river fluke Read More...
Probiotics show benefits for mental health
Date of Posting: 19-10-2015
A study shows that probiotics may help combat stress and improve mental health. Friendly bacteria can act as a stress buster and improve mental health, research has shown.[subscribe] A study of 22 healthy men found that volunteers who took a pr Read More...
Call to trial syringe program in jails
Date of Posting: 19-10-2015
The ACT should be guided by evidence, not unions, in introducing the nation's first needle and syringe program trial, experts say. Australia needs to introduce needle and syringe programs in jails, say experts who lament the limited progress i Read More...
Moles on right arm possible skin cancer indicator
Last Updated: 19-10-2015
Researchers say they have found a new way for GPs to quickly assess whether somebody may be at risk of developing skin cancer. People who have more than 11 moles on their right arm could have a higher risk of skin cancer, research suggests.[subscr Read More...
Nurses Living and Working In Abu Dhabi - Rachel Rowson's Story
Last Updated: 19-10-2015
Where are you from? Manchester, England. Where were you trained? I did a diploma of higher education at the University of Lancashire in Preston and then did a degree in professional nursing practice at the University of Manchester.[subscribe] W Read More...
New way to prevent newborn brain damage
Date of Posting: 15-10-2015
New Zealand researchers have led a study into how to prevent newborn babies suffering brain damage as a result of low blood sugar. Treating low blood sugar in newborn babies with hypoglycemia helps prevent brain damage, a new global study led by N Read More...
Antibiotic resistance misunderstood, blamed on others
Date of Posting: 15-10-2015
Many people don't understand antibiotic resistance and think others are the problem, says new research It's not me it's them, say many people about the overuse of antibiotics.[subscribe] And many mistakenly believe that the body bec Read More...
Improved indigenous cancer programs needed
Date of Posting: 15-10-2015
A study which has found a higher rate of preventable cancers in some indigenous groups has prompted calls for better targeted prevention. Indigenous people in four high income countries, including Australia, have higher rates of potentially preven Read More...
Pregnancy stress 'affects motor skills' in children
Date of Posting: 14-10-2015
Stressed mothers have uncoordinated children, according to WA research which links emotional trauma during pregnancy to poor motor function. PERTH, AAP - Stress during pregnancy may lead to poor co-ordination in children, West Australian research Read More...
Keep brain healthy to lower dementia risk
Date of Posting: 14-10-2015
Brain training and doing what's good for your heart can reduce your probability of getting dementia, an expert says. Making our brains healthier may reduce the chance of getting dementia, says an expert who's optimistic about a scientific Read More...
Unplanned pregnancies: another consequence of inequality
Date of Posting: 12-10-2015
Sexual coercion, social disadvantages and rural residence are associated with unplanned pregnancies, new research shows. Most unwanted or unexpected pregnancies are linked to sexual coercion, social disadvantages, living in rural areas and men bei Read More...
Psychology researchers investigate spirituality
Date of Posting: 12-10-2015
New Zealand psychology researchers are putting the effects of near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences and meditation experiences under the microscope. Massey University psychology lecturer Dr Natasha Tassell-Matamua and psychologist Dr Kar Read More...
Weight-loss surgery may prompt self-harm
Date of Posting: 09-10-2015
A US study says there is a higher risk of people attempting to take their own lives after undergoing weight-loss surgery. Those who undergo surgery for weight loss may face a 50-per-cent higher risk of attempting suicide after the operation, accor Read More...
Antiviral flu drugs of little benefit for seasonal symptoms
Date of Posting: 09-10-2015
Antiviral flu medications may work to cut deaths among patients in hospital, but researchers say they may offer little benefit to many flu sufferers. Antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu offer little benefit for many flu patients, a review has conclude Read More...
Aust ranks second in 'quality of death' index
Date of Posting: 08-10-2015
Australia has come in overall second in the 2015 Quality of Death Index, which looks at palliative care, but current policies may change this. Australia has come in second in an 80-country "quality of death" study that warns ageing and b Read More...
Happiness good for weight loss
Date of Posting: 08-10-2015
University of Adelaide research has found that people are more likely to lose weight if they focus on being happy, rather than dieting. Many people believe weight loss is the key to happiness but one Adelaide university researcher has found it may Read More...
'Post-sex blues' hit nearly half of women
Last Updated: 07-10-2015
Nearly half of women have experienced post-sex blues, QUT research has found. Postcoital dysphoria (PCD), characterised by tearfulness, a sense of melancholy or depression, anxiety, agitation or aggression following sexual intercourse, had been ex Read More...
Aussies face 37,000 preventable cancer cases each year
Date of Posting: 07-10-2015
Lifestyle changes such as losing weight could lead to 37,000 fewer cancer cases in Australia every year, says new research About 37,000 Australian cancer cases could be prevented each year, the majority just through six lifestyle changes.[subscrib Read More...
California governor signs "right to die" bill
Date of Posting: 06-10-2015
California's governor has signed into law a bill that allows euthanasia for terminally ill patients, the fifth US state to do so. California has become the fifth US state to allow terminally ill patients to seek a doctor's help to end thei Read More...
Young Aussies not looking after their health and wellbeing
Date of Posting: 06-10-2015
Young Australian adults are less likely to do activities which would improve their mental health and wellbeing, a survey has found. Only 18 per cent of Australians regularly seek advice or support when they're feeling stressed or down.[subscri Read More...
Paracetamol beneficial for ICU patients
Date of Posting: 06-10-2015
Paracetamol helps some intensive care patients leave hospital quicker, new Australasian research indicates. Paracetamol is safe for treating patients in intensive care, helping many recover and leave hospital earlier, say Australasian researchers. Read More...
Codeine-related deaths on the rise
Last Updated: 05-10-2015
Almost half of codeine-related deaths in Australia from 2000 to 2013 are attributable to accidental overdose, say researchers. Deaths related to codeine, which soon could be available only on prescription, more than doubled in Australia between 20 Read More...
Genetic Test Identifies Which Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Chemotherapy
Last Updated: 05-10-2015
The initial results of an international breast cancer clinical trial provides evidence that a genetic test is able to reliably identify a subgroup of women with early stage, hormone receptor positive breast cancer who can safely avoid chemotherapy. Read More...
More support needed for rural specialist services
Date of Posting: 05-10-2015
Action is needed to improve the stability of specialist medical services in rural Australia, say researchers. Only about half of medical specialists who provide outreach services to Australian rural communities visit the same town on a continuing Read More...
Breathing machine protects heart from radiation
Last Updated: 01-10-2015
A Brisbane hospital has become the first facility in Queensland to use a new technique to help improve radiation therapy for breast cancer sufferers. Queensland women battling breast cancer are now less likely to suffer harmful doses of radiation Read More...
Health Check: why do my muscles ache the day after exercise?
Last Updated: 29-09-2015
It’s normal to experience muscle pain after exercising if it’s been a while since you were active or performed a certain movement. This type of pain – called delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS – generally develops severa Read More...
I'm not attacking doctors: Health Minister Ley
Last Updated: 29-09-2015
The federal government has promised it will have evidence before making any changes to taxpayer-funded medical procedures. Health Minister Sussan Ley insists she's not attacking doctors by asking Australians if they've undergone inefficien Read More...
New drug licensed for early breast cancer treatment
Last Updated: 29-09-2015
A new breast cancer treatment which could significantly lower death rates from the disease has now been licensed. A breast cancer drug that almost doubles the eradication of tumours and extends survival has been licensed for early stages of the di Read More...
1st stem cell eye op to cure macular degeneration
Date of Posting: 29-09-2015
A UK doctor has transferred embryonic stem cells to cure blindness in a patient suffering from age-related macular degeneration. A doctor in the UK has performed the world's first embryonic stem cell operation using a "patch" techniq Read More...
