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Hope for Alzheimer's disease prevention in gene mutation 7/13/2012

Scientists have found a genetic mutation they say protects against Alzheimer's disease and holds promise for a possible treatment for this form of dementia.

Sunflowers may be an answer to 'itchy problem' 7/2/2012

Sunflowers may hold the solution to a problem which gets under the skin of millions of Australians every year.

Epilepsy drugs trigger risk of fractures and falls: study 7/2/2012

$Epilepsy drugs trigger risk of fractures and falls: study$

New research has shed light on the high risk of fractures, falls, and osteoporosis among epilepsy patients using antiepileptic drugs with most patients unaware of the risks associated ...

Low-carb diets may cause cardiovascular risks in women 6/26/2012

Women who regularly eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (such as heart disease and stroke) than those who do not, according to a ...

Safety fears, ageism deny care-home residents right to consensual sex 6/25/2012

Concerns about safety, and ageism, are needlessly denying elderly care home residents what is often one of their few remaining pleasures - the right to consensual sex - say specialists ...

Infection risk in cars: catching more than a lift 6/25/2012

Travelling in a car with a person infected with the flu can mean your chance of getting sick is up to 99.9 per cent, a study from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) shows.

Brain power: why using it helps stop losing it 6/19/2012

'Use it or lose it' is a catch-cry that applies to the brain as well as the body.

Falls among elderly tied to depression 6/18/2012

A new NeuRA study has found that people suffering from depression are more likely to fall, pointing to a complex relationship between mental illness, a sense of balance, and falling ...

Fertility treatment linked to relapse rate among MS patients 6/12/2012

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is linked to an increased rate of relapse among women with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a small study published online in the Journal of Neurology ...

Early menopause linked to increased risk of brain aneurysm 6/12/2012

The younger a woman is when she goes through the menopause, the greater may be her risk of having a brain (cerebral) aneurysm, according to a research published in the Journal of ...

Dental plaque may increase risk of premature cancer death 6/12/2012

Persistent dental plaque may increase the risk of dying early from cancer, according to an observational study published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Antidepressant may help relieve pain from chemotherapy 6/6/2012

The antidepressant drug duloxetine, known commercially as Cymbalta, helped relieve painful tingling feelings caused by chemotherapy in 59 per cent of patients, according to a study ...

Goji berries could fight diabetic blindness 6/5/2012

The ancient Tibetan goji berry could help fight blindness caused by long-term diabetes according to studies conducted by University of Sydney researchers.

Irregular heartbeat poses higher stroke risk for women 6/1/2012

Women with irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) have a moderately increased risk of stroke compared with men, suggesting that female sex should be considered when ...

Purine rich foods quintuple risk of gout flare-ups 6/1/2012

Foods rich in purines, particularly those found in meat and seafood, quintuple the immediate risk of a gout flare-up, according to a research published online in the Annals of the ...

Calcium supplements may increase heart attack risk 5/23/2012

Calcium supplements might increase the risk of having a heart attack, and should be "taken with caution," according to a research published in the online issue of the journal Heart. ...

Scissor lift table solves Qld hospital's safety hazard 5/21/2012

For many businesses, scissor lift systems are a second line consideration and not seen as a part of the business that has the potential to raise efficiencies or productivity.

Communication is the key for food allergy sufferers 5/14/2012

Recent research indicates most severe allergic reactions to foods occur when eating away from the home, the MedicAlert Foundation has asserted.

New way to protect eyes from strong light damage 5/14/2012

Treating eyes with gentle infra-red light can help prevent the damage caused by subsequent exposure to bright light, new scientific research has found.

Meditation linked with better health and wellbeing: study 5/14/2012