HEALTH & WELLBEING

Health authorities in Tasmania have confirmed three more cases of measles. They were exposed to the illness at Launceston General Hospital’s emergency department. Booster doses have been recommended to stay safe.

In order to combat drug-resistant superbugs, UK farmers have taken the initiative to cut down antibiotics use in agricultural products. A new UK taskforce will reduce antibiotics use in farming.

A South Australian family is desperately waiting for the government to legalise medical marijuana and is not happy with the SA government’s inaction on the same.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat. Experts are worried that lack of new antibiotics may make antibiotics-resistant superbugs kill more people than even cancer if left unchecked.

Researchers are working towards developing migraine sunglasses that will block all light except a pure wavelength green light to help migraine patients.

Scientists fed Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with human blood containing either the original Zika virus or the cloned Zika virus. In both the cases, the number of infected mosquitoes was similar.

Molecules in White Rock sea snail eggs not only can tackle normal cancer, but also uterine sarcomas and resistant lymphomas that require the painful chemotherapy.

Holly Brockwell was a bit groggy after getting sterilised but couldn't help but feel “euphoric” for winning the four-year sterilisation fight with NHS.

Recently, a Guy’s Hospital doctor said that Kirsty may have been improperly diagnosed and received chemotherapy and other painful treatments for a disease she may have never had.

A new study states that antidepressants are not as effective as they are thought to be.

Lucy Haslem said that the focus was now on educating doctors about medical marijuana’s benefits. She added that the biggest challenge was to break the misconceptions that people have about cannabis.

Researchers found 25% reduced risk of breast cancer diagnosis in middle age with fruit consumption during one’s teenage years.

The measles virus takes about 10 days to show symptoms. Known symptoms include cough, headaches and fever and after about four days, a rash appears on the body and face.

Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews is delighted to see the cannabis plants in Victoria’s marijuana campus growing. They will be ready for harvest in two months.

Professor Claire Roberts, from the University's Robinson Research Institute, said that six percent of the pre-term births could have been prevented had the women not smoked marijuana during pregnancy.

Experts emphasised on the importance of preventive measures and the need for better weight management services. More research into alternative interventions is also crucial to take care of severe obesity.

CSIRO scientists have received $1.4 million research grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to start trials for the malaria breath test in Sudan, Malaysia, Malawi and Bangladesh.

MGC Pharmaceuticals’ initial cannabis-based products include anti-ageing mask, sun-protective moisturiser, eye serum and facial cream.

To match up with Chris Hemsworth’s size of six feet one, Bobby Holland Hanton had to wear two-inch lifts everyday during shooting. That’s like wearing heels and performing stunts.

Alzheimer’s disease can be kept at bay with regular practise of yoga and meditation. It also increases coping capabilities and improves mood and anxiety problems.

Australians have negative stereotypes associated with strength-training. People look at these activities as super-masculine, and women believe they will put on a lot of weight.

Australian businesswoman and alternative therapy promoter Belle Gibson is in deep trouble.

The study should not be used as an escape route for not taking action against air pollution. If people start using “active transport” more, then pollution levels will come down automatically.

The researchers stumbled upon a vital supply route cancer cells use to obtain their nutrients. This discovery can lead to new treatments to stop tumour growth.

Scientists have not only found a way to grow legions of good bacteria inside human intestines in laboratories, they are also hoping to develop a pill that can cure many intestinal problems.

The draft bill from Germany’s Health Minister Hermann Groehe comes at a time when many countries are relaxing their laws on marijuana use.

Kaye was preparing to introduce a private member's bill to the NSW Parliament for legalising cannabis for medical use just weeks before he died. He was using cannabis as pain relief.

Insulin resistance is a major problem for those who have cardiovascular diseases. The researchers analysed a national sample of adults and included dietary and lifestyle factors and team/coffee consumption.

Although human trials can begin only after five years, professor Mark Smyth said that the results have shown positive outcomes and human body can be used to fight cancer.