If you get pneumonia, it means you have an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, and other germs. Learning the type you have helps your doctor suggest a treatment.Doctors describe the type of pneumonia you have based on where you... Read more
In response to the public outcry against the potential for My Health Record data to be shared with police and other government agencies, Health Minister Greg Hunt recently announced moves to change the legislation. The laws underpinning the My... Read more
Walnuts are an exceptionally nutritious nut. They have higher antioxidant activity and significantly more healthy omega-3 fats than any other common nut. This rich nutrient profile contributes to the many health benefits associated with walnuts,... Read more
Goji berries have gained popularity in recent years, often promoted as a “superfood.” They’re thought to help prevent premature aging, boost the immune system, have benefits for diabetes and protect against heart disease and ca... Read more
Our feet, which bear the weight of the whole body, allow locomotion and do a lot of work. Still, they are the least pampered part of the body. To pamper your feet and keep them strong and flexible, a daily foot massage for a few minutes is good... Read more
Reuters wrote that fish oil “can dramatically reduce the odds of a heart attack while vitamin D’s benefits seem to come from lowering the risk of death from cancer.” The Washington Post reported fish-oil medications were found “effective” in pro... Read more
The story begins in 2012 when a form of gene editing was discovered with great fanfare, it is called CRISPR Cas9. It uses “molecular scissors” to alter a very specific strand of DNA – either cutting it out, replacing it or twea... Read more
SPANISH scientists have invented a ‘smart mattress’ for babies which prevents and corrects skull deformities and can even reduce the risk of cot death. The first baby mattress with a European medical kitemark and supervised by the Sp... Read more
SCIENTISTS in Barcelona have found a tumour marker which predicts how cancer cells will respond to immunotherapy treatment – hailed as the future of oncology medication. The report, published in Annals of Oncology and carried out by the Pi and S... Read more
SCIENTISTS at a Madrid neurobiology laboratory have made a ground-breaking discovery as to the origins of Parkinson’s disease, throwing into conjecture previous assumptions about where the condition starts. The HM CINAC, or Integral Centre... Read more
