Does your diet cause environmental damage? It may, according to a new report from the Public Health Association of Australia.
The recent passing of legislation to means-test the private health insurance rebate through the House of Representatives is considered as a big feat for Australians according to Health Minister Tanya Plibersek. Plibersek also mentioned that this legislation would help taxpayers save at least AU$2.4 billion over the next years thus equating to a staggering amount of AU$100 billion for a span of 40 years.
Researchers from The University of Western Australia made an important discovery about the benfits of Gene Therapy. According to the researchers, gene therapy could also cause the changes in shape of brain cells. Previous research results have revealed that gene therapy could help injured brain cells to live longer and regenerate. Through this new discovery, there is a possibility that developing strategies to help develop injured brain cells would be easier to obtain.
AIDS has long been a worldwide problem as many people have been affected, directly or indirectly by this disease. Statistics show that by the latter part of 2009, there were an estimated 3.3 million people who were already affected by HIV/AIDS. There were already 24 million who died because of AIDS and there were 2.6 million people that were newly-affected by this disease.
Most Plus-Sized women are finding it difficult to be a "fashionista" simply because there is a lack of fashionable clothing for women with curves.
Previous research studies have focused more in developing pharmacological-based treatments in order to provide symptom relief for patients who are suffering from cancer. However, there are minimal research studies that focus on the different facets of non-pharmacological caregiving activities (NPCAs) during the latter part of a person's life who is suffering from cancer.
PETA earned negative feedback from people watching its campaign posted online. The video has triggered anger despite the organization's aim to promote veganism. Most viewers say the ad promoted violence.
Hollywood bankable actor Leonardo DiCaprio was seen in his favourite hangout place in Sydney, Kings Cross, with Australia’s Next Top Model’s finalists Simone Holtznagel and Montana Cox.
Doctors have been prescribing the therapeutic use of aspirin to keep heart attacks and strokes at bay but a new study by Australian scientists now suggests that the drug could also serve as the human body's firewall against cancer cells.
Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr spent her Valentine’s Day yesterday with a lot of fans as she promoted her line of cosmetics and moisturizers Kora Organics during the David Jones event in Sydney.
The “Hunger Games” star sizzles on the cover of the March issue of Details Magazine. Australian actor, Liam Hemsworth talks about playing Gale in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling books. In time for Valentine’s Day, Liam also gushes about being in love with Miley Cyrus.
Ibu Robin Lim is a world-renowned gentle-birth midwife, and the creator of the Bumi Sehat Birth Clinic in Bali (www.bumisehatbali.org). There, Lim offers guidance and midwifery services that result in the birth of over 600 babies each year.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A new study from Mayo Clinic supports the idea that "what's good for your heart is good for your brain."
The recent death of pop icon Whitney Houston has once again sparked worldwide awareness of the fragility of human life, and how easily it can slip away in an instant.
A program stored on a specially designed USB flash drive (memory stick) is now available to allow users to easily record their personal medical history, current medication, allergies and other details deemed necessary or helpful to medical professionals, paramedics and police, in the event of an emergency.
Welcome to 2012.
Researchers from Cambridge University successfully created brain tissue from a sliver of human skin. The breakthrough could lead to a cure for a wide range of neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, stroke and autism.
The 54th Grammy Awards took place last night where one of the biggest winners of the night wowed the crowd not only with six out of six wins but with a standing ovation worthy comeback stage performance.
Researchers from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute in Melbourne say they believe that common drugs like aspirin can help arrest the spread of cancer tumors in the body.
Chocolate is a favorite gift and dessert for this special day. I like mine without the refined sugar.
Be inspired all-year-round with a calendar that features the 12 hottest models in the world. Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr posed alongside other Victoria’s Secret pin up girls for a photo shoot for a calendar.
Aussie supermodel and Mrs. Orlando Bloom Miranda Kerr said that her home is where her family is - no matter where they are in the world.
Adele is back! Yes, the high profile British singer graced the Grammy Awards 2012 donning a Giorgo Armani sparkly black gown at the red carpet.
The bill introduced by Australian Health Minister Tanya Pilbersek in Parliament that seeks to put in place a means testing for health insurance rebates is expected to receive parliamentary approval by the third week of February. The aim of the bill is to add $2.4 billion to government coffers.
As early as 2013, clinically-blind people in Australia could find a new hope to see again as researchers from Monash University rolls out the human trials for a bionic eye implant.
Apart from noticing the best dressed artists this year, it's inevitable not to spot those who are dressed opposite. Here are the worst dressed artists for the 54th Grammy Awards.
Don’t hold back this Valentine’s Day! A new book says indulging in lust could be good for you.
Music's biggest night was graced by some of the most important artists in the industry, and some of them looked stunning on the red carpet. Here are the best-dressed celebrities at this year's Grammy Awards.
Australian rising supermodel Andrej Pejic has been causing quite a buzz in the fashion scene because of her sexy body and androgynous looks. He posed wearing a bright blue swimsuit on a New York rooftop for her recent photo shoot.
Some men are genetically predisposed to be 50 per cent more likely to get heart disease.
