HEALTH & MEDICINE

Debunking existing theories, a newly compiled research suggests that high cholesterol is not the killer it is thought to be and may actually be good for the heart.

The deadly bacteria strain containing the MCR-1 gene was first found in China, in parts of Africa, Europe and UK and it’s resistant to ‘last resort’ antibiotic, colistin.

Although the $1 billion funding for Hepatitis C Australia sufferers is a huge relief for them, the move has also been opposed.

Red wine, which has always been considered good for the health, but new research suggests that increases risk of some form of cancers.

Access to free medicines will be delayed by the discount for the most medicated and the sickest as reaching the $366 safety net threshold will take longer.

Antidepressants, such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, are prescribed to pregnant mothers to fight depression, and they are considered safe with limited side-effects.

About 90 percent of the traditional Chinese medicines used in Australia for general wellness and flu treatment are contaminated and unsafe for consumption.

A team of Indian researchers has discovered “anti-cancer” molecules which can be used to ward off different types of cancer cells.

Major health funds in Australia want the federal government to cut down the increasing healthcare costs and insurance policy premiums.

Research has shown that direct administration of anti-HIV/AIDS medication to infants reduces their risk of contracting the disease.

AMA calls for a ban on direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs and medical devices.

Researchers found that a drug being tested to cure Alzheimer’s could counter old age, a major risk factor of the disease.

Researchers have found that energy drinks surpass coffee in improving endothelial function, which helps keeps your circulatory system working properly.

Enjoy some food, wine and great conversation with Michael Turnbull at a restaurant of his choice.

The NSW Government has announced cannabis trials for children with severe epilepsy early next year.

A recent poll found that 91 percent of the Australians would like to see marijuana legalised in the country for medicinal use.

The parasitic worm Opisthorchis viverrini was found to be effective in accelerating the healing of chronic wounds, and will help develop a vaccine against its induced cancer in the bile duct.

The Yabao Pharmaceutical Company of China and Eli Lilly and Company in the US have announced their second strategic collaboration to develop a promising therapeutic approach for both early-stage and advanced diabetes.

A postgraduate at the University of Leeds is currently developing a liquid crystal eye lens that could restore eyesight in middle-aged adults and thus eliminate the need of wearing an eyeglass.

A Stanford University research team has developed a skin-like material that can sense touch and accordingly send signals to the brain.

Lamar Odom's medical condition is likely a result of his taking herbal Viagra, which the FDA had issued a warning about in 2013.

With ‘frozen egg’ technique, women to freeze their eggs in their youths, if they want to get pregnant late in life.

Hysteroscopic and laparoscopic sterilisation is very popular with females, but comes with several complications as well as safety risks.

A West Australian report has revealed that more Australians are dying on the operating table because of obesity-related issues.

The latest three-dimensional structure of supercoiled DNA imaged in great detail has revealed that DNA is far more dynamic than what was known previously.

Clinical studies by researchers on babies have made them suffer unnecessary pain and have also breached the international standards for ethical research.

The Australian health industry is watching the Trans-Pacific Partnership closely after the agreement was signed following five years of secret negotiations.

AIHW has released a report saying that the premature deaths over time could have been prevented or treated with proper medical care.

A new report from the AIHW shows the rapid increase of demand for “ice” drug from Australians, especially the indigenous people.