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Former nurse applauds clinical trials of medical cannabis
Date of Posting: 16-09-2014
It’s the announcement retired nurse Lucy Haslam and her family has been waiting to hear. The New South Wales' government has announced plans to establish a clinical trial of medical cannabis for patients suffering from a range of debilit Read More...
Dairy food 'lowers diabetes risk'
Date of Posting: 16-09-2014
Eight or more portions of high-fat dairy produce each day can reduce the risk of developing diabetes, claims study. People who take eight or more portions of high-fat dairy produce each day are at a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who Read More...
NY bid to halt Alzheimer's drug
Date of Posting: 16-09-2014
Schemes to block drug competition, without considering the consequences to patients, are a growing trend in the health care industry, US AG says. New York's attorney-general has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop a manufacturer from disco Read More...
People rally to legalise medical cannabis
Date of Posting: 15-09-2014
About 250 people have gathered in Perth and around Australia calling for governments to legalise cannabis for sick and dying patients. Five-year-old Madison Graham has up to eight severe seizures every day and must wear a helmet to protect her hea Read More...
Accentuate the positive to stay healthy
Date of Posting: 15-09-2014
A university study has shown older people who take a positive outlook are likely to have better immune systems and may live longer. When American pop star Bobby McFerrin sang Don't Worry, Be Happy, he wasn't just offering the world a catch Read More...
Chia seed superfood status questioned
Date of Posting: 15-09-2014
The European Union has recommended people should not consume more than 15 grams of chia seeds a day until more research is done. Chia seeds are now a key element of what has become known as the Aztec Diet.[subscribe] But some consumer health or Read More...
ABC to put mental health in spotlight
Date of Posting: 12-09-2014
Rove McManus says the more people talk about mental illness the better equipped society is to help and he is supporting the ABC's Mental As TV initiative. Comedian Rove McManus and Studio 10 presenter Jessica Rowe have ditched their network al Read More...
The black dog in country Australia
Date of Posting: 11-09-2014
Australians living in rural regions are more likely to take their own lives as a collection of pressures push them to the brink. A black dog is haunting Australia's rural communities.[subscribe] While it can't be seen or touched and man Read More...
Device avoids diabetes amputation
Date of Posting: 11-09-2014
Experts have developed a new diagnostic device which can spot diabetes-related complications in the feet early on. A device similar to bathroom scales could stem the tide of patients who lose their limbs as a result of diabetes, researchers have s Read More...
Margie Abbott launches Pink Lipstick Day
Date of Posting: 11-09-2014
Margie Abbott has told a charity brunch to launch Pink Lipstick Day that she has always encouraged her daughters to be cancer aware. The prime minister's wife, Margie Abbott, says she encourages her daughters to be vigilant with their health a Read More...
Last Updated: 10-09-2014
Child birth has been defined as the culmination of the pregnancy period with the expulsion of one or more newborn infants from a woman’s uterus. Child birth is also one of life’s essential journeys, writes Karen Keast. Any midwife wi Read More...
Last Updated: 10-09-2014
Are you interested in studying midwifery? If so, you may like to know about some of the study options available to you. First of all, you don‘t need to have nursing experience in order to become a midwife. You can do a Bachelor o Read More...
Breath test for lung cancer mooted
Last Updated: 10-09-2014
Scientists have discovered subtle genetic changes in vapour given off by cells, which could help in the development of a breath test to diagnose lung cancer. [subscribe] Doctors might introduce a breath test designed to detect early signs of lung Read More...
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Grief 'hits immune system of older people'
Last Updated: 10-09-2014
Grief has a damaging impact on the immune system because it disrupts the balance of two key hormones that influence the way people respond to stress. [subscribe] Losing a loved one can have a devastating effect on the immune systems of older peop Read More...
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Sedative chronic use linked to Alzheimer's
Last Updated: 10-09-2014
Researchers in France and Canada say they've uncovered a possible link between Alzhemier's and chronic use of the sleep drug benzodiazepines. [subscribe] Long-term use of a drug commonly prescribed for anxiety and sleeplessness is linked Read More...
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Better health training needed to prevent suicide
Last Updated: 10-09-2014
Improved training for health professionals will work to make an impact on Australia’s suicide rates, according to SANE Australia. The national mental health charity states most health professionals, including psychologists and GPs, do not re Read More...
New insights into disease mechanism
Date of Posting: 09-09-2014
Background One mechanism utilized by bacterial pathogens for host adaptation and immune evasion is the generation of phenotypic diversity by the phasevarion that results from the differential expression of a suite of genes regulated by the activity Read More...
Faulty tests behind Barmah virus 'spike'
Date of Posting: 09-09-2014
An apparent surge in cases of Barmah Forest virus last year was down to a batch of faulty tests, which gave hundreds of false positives. A faulty batch of tests was behind an apparently massive spike in cases of the mosquito-borne Barmah Forest vi Read More...
Respiratory virus 'clusters' hit US kids
Date of Posting: 09-09-2014
Health officials have identified clusters of an unusual virus which appears to strike children but not adults, across several US states. Clusters of severe respiratory illness across a dozen US states has raised concerns about the spread of an unu Read More...
Sibling bullying linked to self-harm
Date of Posting: 08-09-2014
Children frequently bullied by their siblings are twice as likely to have depression as young adults, a British study says. LONDON, PAA - Children who are frequently bullied by their brothers or sisters are more likely to be depressed and even har Read More...
Last Updated: 08-09-2014
Many people may be of the opinion that physiotherapists mainly work with back and sports related injuries, but they would be very mistaken. Physiotherapists are highly trained health professionals who provide treatment for people suffering from ph Read More...
How Can You Become A Physiotherapist
Last Updated: 08-09-2014
If you're looking for an active and varied job, have a genuine interest in people, are good with your hands, and are interested in health and science, then a career in physiotherapy might well suit you. What is a physiothe Read More...
Animal skin bed good for babies
Date of Posting: 08-09-2014
Putting your baby to sleep on a sheepskin rug could help it avoid developing asthma, a German study has found. Sleeping on animal skin may reduce a baby's risk of developing asthma.[subscribe] Germs in the hide and fur prime the immune syst Read More...
Parents supplying teen booze raise risks
Date of Posting: 08-09-2014
Young teenagers whose families allow them to drink alcohol may consume more down the track despite parent hopes to the contrary, a study has found. Parents who allow their young teenagers alcohol in the hope it will help them to drink responsibly Read More...
What health inheritance are you passing on?
Last Updated: 05-09-2014
Who do you think is responsible for teaching your kids about health and healthy living? Is that a responsibility you place on yourself or do you believe it should be taught in school or by the media? How healthy do you think you are? The follo Read More...
Call for more skin cancer checks
Last Updated: 05-09-2014
World-leading dermatologists say there needs to be even greater awareness of skin checks for changes that could be cancerous. More must be done to encourage people to check their skin for changes which could be cancerous, leading doctors say.[subs Read More...
One suicide every 40 seconds: UN
Date of Posting: 05-09-2014
The UN health agency says one person commits suicide every 40 seconds and that it is a major public health problem that must be dealt with. [subscribe] One person commits suicide every 40 seconds, an avoidable tragedy that fails to grab attention Read More...
Moles increase melanoma risk fourfold
Date of Posting: 04-09-2014
People with moles are 4.6 times more likely to develop melanomas than those without, researchers say. [subscribe] Having moles on your skin can quadruple your risk of developing melanomas, Australian and British experts say. A team of research Read More...
NSW emergency wait times improving
Date of Posting: 04-09-2014
A quarterly snapshot of the state's public hospitals shows an improvement in emergency waiting times, but the results still fall short of national targets. Five of the state's big public hospitals have recorded a significant improvement in Read More...
Breakthrough hope for MS treatment
Date of Posting: 04-09-2014
Researchers say they have found how to stop cells from attacking healthy body tissue, a breakthrough that holds hope for MS, diabetes and lupus sufferers. Scientists say they have discovered how to "switch off" autoimmune diseases such a Read More...
Discrimination fears over genetic mapping
Date of Posting: 03-09-2014
Qld's health minister says legislation should be updated in light of advances in genetic mapping technology to protect against potential discrimination. BRISBANE, AAP - New laws should be drafted to protect Queenslanders from discrimination if Read More...
ADHD linked to youth crime: study
Date of Posting: 03-09-2014
Researchers have found children with ADHD are more likely to commit crimes during their youth than those without the condition. PERTH, AAP - Children with ADHD are more likely to commit crimes in their youth than those without the condition, resea Read More...
Double mastectomy won't lift survival rate
Last Updated: 03-09-2014
Researchers have tried to determine whether evidence shows double mastectomies lead to longer lives for breast cancer patients. [subscribe] Women fighting cancer in one breast don't benefit from having both breasts removed, according to new r Read More...
New pill could offer hepatitis C cure
Date of Posting: 03-09-2014
New drug daclatasvir can rid 90 per cent of hepatitis C patients of the infection in 12 weeks when combined with other agents. [subscribe] A new pill treatment that is said to offer a "cure" for the chronic liver disease hepatitis C has Read More...
What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist?
Last Updated: 03-09-2014
Are you a registered nurse wanting to take the next step in your career? Consider progressing in your area of practice as a clinical nurse specialist. A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse who is recognised as a senior member o Read More...
Diabetes: Do you know the facts?
Last Updated: 02-09-2014
Diabetes is Australia's fastest growing chronic disease and the sixth leading cause of death, yet over 60% of cases of type 2 diabetes are preventable. By 2031 it is estimated that 3.3 million Australians will have type 2 diabetes. In the face Read More...
Eating Fruit Boosts Heart Health
Last Updated: 02-09-2014
The risk of heart and artery disease can be reduced by up to 40 per cent by eating fruit every day, a study has found. LONDON, PAA - Eating fruit every day can reduce the risk of heart and artery disease by up to 40 per cent, a study has found.[su Read More...
Women who get HPV vaccine still need tests
Date of Posting: 01-09-2014
Research shows women who have received the HPV vaccine are less likely to get tested for cervical cancer. MELBOURNE, AAP - Women who have had the human papillomavirus vaccine are being reminded they still need to undergo regular screening to preve Read More...
New program to aid knee assessments
Date of Posting: 01-09-2014
The number of knee replacement surgeries being performed has skyrocketed due to an ageing population, obesity and younger people having the surgery. Scientists have developed a new technique to counter the "rapid rise" in knee replacemen Read More...
Plain packaging claims up in smoke: study
Last Updated: 29-08-2014
The Cancer Council says new research shows the tobacco industry's major arguments against Australia's plain packaging reforms have gone up in smoke. New research shows the switch to plain packaging for tobacco products has not triggered a Read More...
