Scientists Warn of Danger of Filtered Sunlight
British scientists warned on Thursday exposure to filtered sunlight is still dangerous. They said sunlight at the break and end of the day still places people at the risk of acquiring skin cancer.
Reproductive Organ Surgery No Longer Needed for Gender Reassignment
Transsexuals who are seeking official gender reassignment need not go through expensive and painful reproductive organ surgery to be recognised as a male or female.
Body Suit could Help the Paralyzed Walk Once More
Publishing their work on Wednesday, lead researcher Professor Miguel Nicolelis and his team showcased their work by demonstrating it with two rhesus monkeys that had been implanted with electrodes to their brains. The monkeys were able to manipulate an electric hand using brain power alone.
Steve Jobs is Dead: Pancreatic Cancer Has Claimed Another Life
"I have always said that if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come."This was Steve Jobs' announcement when he resigned as chief executive of Apple. An announcement that eerily echoed a foreboding of the future.
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Osteoporosis in Men—Are You at Risk? Find Out How to Prevent It
Osteoporosis is rapidly affecting more men today. In the latest survey initiated by the NCBI, there are estimated two million men in the United States afflicted by such crippling bone disorder. Due to serious complications, both morbidity and mortality rate in men with osteoporosis is greater compared with women; and the primary osteoporosis has been linked to alteration in the secretion of sex steroid, vitamin D-parathyroid hormone, and growth of hormone-insulin-like growth factor-1 axis, among...
To Lower Australia’s Rising Obesity Rates, Tax Soft Drinks
To battle Australia's rising obesity rates, American psychologist Kelly Brownell suggested a tax on soft drinks at the 46th Australian Psychological Association's yearly conference on Wednesday.
Earlier Bedtimes Makes Children Healthier
A new study by researchers at the University of South Australia shows that children you went to bed and woke up early are more physically fit and active than those who stayed up later.
Medical Study Discovers Virus that Causes Mouth and Throat Cancer
Medical researchers in the U.S. have found that a viral infection called Human Papillomavirus or HPV which is said to be the main reason for rising cancer cases of the back of the mouth and throat this year.
Europe Spends 800 Billion Euro Annually on Brain Disorders, Experts Warn of Rising Treatment Cost
Researchers warn that the cost of treating brain disorders has more than doubled in just six years. In 2010, a survey revealed that one in three people in Europe suffers a brain disorder or care for somebody with one, bringing to almost 800 billion euro (£689 billion) the amount spent annually across Europe for brain disorder treatments.
Accidental Toddler Deaths in Australia Increasing
A three-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl hit on Monday by a Victoria train bound for Ballarat were added to growing list of Australian kids injured or killed by accidents the past few weeks.
Study Says Daily Aspirin Intake Linked to Higher Risk of Blindness for Elderly
Taking aspirin daily may lower the risk of suffering heart disease and strokes, even certain types of cancer, but a side effect of this is late stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a condition related to blindness, according to a Dutch study.
35,000 Mothers in England and Wales Suffer from Postnatal Depression Annually
Tens of thousands of new mothers in England and Wales alone are quietly suffering from postnatal depression but do not seek professional help, with first-time mothers less likely than those with several children to do so. The report also criticised primary care trusts (PCTs) and the Department of Health for not collecting data on the prevalence of postnatal depression.
Australia Still Pushes for Plain Packaging on Other Tobacco Products
More regulations are facing tobacco companies as the Australian government studies measures to curb sale of cigarette and tobacco products across the country.
New Discovery Could Lead to Arthritis Treatment
A breakthrough by Australian researchers could be the first step in a new treatment for people with arthritis.
Older Fathers Carry Faulty Genes Linked to Low IQ: Study
A Dutch study finds evidence that faulty genes in children with low IQ came from older fathers. The findings are published online in the Journal of Medical Genetics.
Canadian Scientist Dies 3 Days Before Nobel Prize Award
Canadian scientist Ralph Steinman was named on Monday as Nobel Prize awardee for medicine for his pioneering work to help understand how cells fight disease. However, he did not live long enough to receive the award personally.
Nobel Prize Committee Decides to Award Scientist who Died Days Ago
Not long after announcements were made for the Nobel Prize for medicine Monday, the Nobel committee learned that one of its awardees has passed on just three days ago. An emergency meeting followed, after which the committee decided to give the award nonetheless, as it was "done in good faith."
Male Menopause: UK Research Recommends Testosterone Treatment
Testosterone Replacement Treatment (TRT) may now be officially recommended to men suffering "male menopause," technically known as andropause, a testosterone deficiency syndrome, which causes extreme tiredness, depression, weight gain, brain fog, memory loss, sleep disturbance or lower sex drive that may result in erectile dysfunction.
Australia Adds 48 Drugs to Subsidised Medicine List
The federal government added 48 drugs Friday to the list covered under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, including treatments for heart disease in infants and children, tubercolosis and cancer.
U.S. Study Shows Brain Gets Busy, Continues Learning While Asleep
A U.S. study shows there is a "separate form of memory" that works while people are asleep and this probably affects learning in the classroom. "There is substantial evidence that during sleep, your brain is processing information without your awareness and this ability may contribute to memory in a waking state," the study says.
Kill the Killer Virus: Listeriosis Treatments
Recently, cantaloupe listeria was reported to kill 16 out of the 72 people infected by the virus. The virus is indeed dangerous because of the slow onset of symptoms. However, if it is prevented, the disease can only last for 3 to 7 days.
Does Exercise Tone up the Brain too? Ask Mice
Can walking boost the memory? Can exercise increase concentration or even stave off Alzheimer's disease? A new U.S. study suggests so.
Killer Cantaloupe: Listeriosis Outbreak
The outbreak of Cantaloupe Listeria killed 16 people in Washington according to a recent tally. On Sunday, it was reported that 55 people were already affected and 8 deaths were recorded.
Penicillin Stock in Australia Down to One Week Supply
Australian drug firm CSL recommended the rationing by hospitals of penicillin because the country's stock of the drug is down to one week.
South Korea, Becoming the Worst Place for Senior Citizens
As South Korea gears up for economic advancement, the South Korean government seems to be overlooking a domestic issue-the protection and welfare of the elderly.
Study Explains Health Risks for both Obese Babies and Moms
In the study led by Professor Neena Modi, British expert on high-risk health problems in newborns, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans showed clear evidence that being overweight or obese in pregnancy could result in potentially harmful changes to a baby's fat levels while still in the womb.
New Cases of Gonorrhea in Australia Up 25%
New cases of gonorrhea and Chlamydia are on the rise in Australia, particularly among young members of indigenous communities.
A Combination Drug For Scalp Psoriasis Approved For The First Time
Daivobet 50/500 gel is the first combination treatment for patients with scalp psoriasis that is approved by Australian doctors and was listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The gel is a combination of two proven treatments to make it more convenient for people who are suffering from psoriasis.
Magnetic Invisibility Cloak Discovered by Spanish Researchers
Ever want Harry Potter's Cloak of Invisibility? Science fiction fantasy may just become a reality as Spanish researchers have developed an magnetic cloaking device that could hide objects from magnetic fields.
The Hazards of Undergoing Prostate Biopsy
Undergoing prostrate cancer biopsies, which take only 15 minutes, has become more hazardous for men, according to a recent research in the U.S.
Prostate Cancer Drug's Surprising Success Halts Trial
A trial of a prostate cancer drug at a London hospital has been stopped early because it was showing such good results that doctors felt it would be unethical to withhold it from the placebo group.
Study Claims Higher Bowel Cancer Risk for Fruit Juice Drinkers
A study by the Western Australia Institute of Medical Research Epidemiology warned of the risks of bowel cancer for fruit juice drinkers.
Libya Mass Grave Has 1,700 Bodies of Massacred Prisoners
Libyan rebels announced Sunday the discovery of a mass grave in Tripoli containing the bodies of 1,700 prisoners allegedly massacred by the Gaddafi regime in 1996.
S. Korea to Revive its Stem Cell Research Program
South Korea President Lee Myung-bak announced on Friday of the government's plan to invest $90 million reviving its stem cell research next year aiming for a "core new growth engine" after the industry suffered a setback for more than a year.
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