HEALTH & WELLBEING

A scientist compared HIV to one virus found in chimpanzees in Cameroon. It’s the same virus in animal form. The virus in chimpanzees is known as Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV).

Jamie Oliver is pressing Australia and other countries to adopt a tax measure on sugary drinks.

Good news for beer-lovers: That pint just might pave the way to an effective anti-cancer medicine.

The HIV drug nelfinavir blocks the molecular switch, which boosts the ability of skin cancer cells to survive treatment. It makes skin cancer treatments more potent.

The male contraceptive pill’s action will be quite fast but there won’t be any decrease in libido. It would also be completely safe that can be taken for decades.

Commonwealth legislation had banned synthetic drugs sold as cannabis alternative, three years ago. However, due to changing formulas, drug tests were never able to pick up all the varieties.

Israel is pushing innovation in the medical cannabis sector as it wants to export their technology to profit-making US market that is set to reach $126 billion by 2029.

The beneficial effects of blueberries may have been because of flavonoids called anthocyanins. To be doubly sure, researchers carried out a second study with 94 people aged 62 to 80.

Stone Age humans evolved smaller teeth and faces once they shifted from vegetarianism to a more omnivorous diet. Early humans used heavy stones for mashing and sharp flakes for cutting.

Scientists believe that periodontal bacteria increase levels of inflammation in the body. This may lead to greater mental decline in those with Alzheimer’s disease.

The Zika virus was found in the spinal fluid of an 81-year-old man diagnosed with Meningoencephalitis, and it was also in the body of a 15-year-old girl diagnosed with myelitis.

The European Breast Cancer Conference in Amsterdam found that the Herceptin-Tyverb drug combination was effective, even in cases, where the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes.

Twelve infants under the age of two healed far more quickly after this new stem cell procedure without complication as compared to 25 youngsters who had traditional plastic lens fitted.

Dr. Lance Wilson and Dr. Jayne McGhie said there was no room for error during the operation as Ziggy’s case was unique. 3D printing technology helped Ziggy get back to his paw.

A Canadian couple took to Facebook to clarify allegations regarding the death of their 19-month-old son.

Although half of melanoma patients can be treated successfully with targeted drugs, unfortunately many of the skin cancer therapies become ineffective after a short span of time.

One in 10 women first spotted signs while breastfeeding or when pregnant. However, a new breast cancer drug combination slowed down tumour growth by an average of 9.5 months.

Revelation by top Sydney surgeon confirms anecdotes of unnecessary surgeries taking place in Australia.

Scientists are researching vigorously on the idea that future of cancer treatments lies in personal medicine that will be tailored to individuals or small group of patients.

The researchers found out that cancer spread can be checked if common blood pressure drug beta-blockers are used. It is currently being trialled in cancer patients.

An Appellate Division First Department judge granted an interim stay of enforcement of NYC’s salt warning rule, but Australian researchers said that excess salt may lead to obesity in kids.

The researchers found that, in 2013-14, there were 268,000 regular methamphetamine users in Australia and 160,000 dependent users aged 15 to 54 years.

A number of tests returned positive for influenza B. The Mercy Place nursing home is working closely with Queensland Health to check the outbreak.

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. According to the Cancer Council, two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70.

Doctors may now prescribe a more targeted treatment for pancreatic cancer sufferers. Certain pancreatic cancers may become treatable with drugs already being used to treat cancers with similar genetics.

Tommee Tipee UK has issued a statement stating that the mould issue is being caused by use of non-recommended liquid, which includes thick formula milk, pulpy juice and warm liquids.

The Australian Homoeopathic Association (AHA) accused NHMRC of a bias that influenced its findings and approach.

An astounding 63.4 percent of Australian adults were obese or overweight in 2014-2015. It’s well over half Australia’s national population and almost two in three adults.

Senator di Natale said that the legislation is the first piece of the puzzle as medical marijuana use is still illegal and available through limited special access schemes and trials.