HEALTH & MEDICINE

Bionic Eye to Begin Human Trials in 2013

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.
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Home Births Have Increased by Nearly 30 Percent Since 2004

More parents are taking control of their birthing options by choosing home births, says a new study from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Statistics released in late January say home births in the United States have risen by nearly 30 percent between 2004 and 2009.

Proof That the Cancer Industry Doesn't Want a Cure - Even if it's a Pharmaceutical

A safe and effective cure for cancer has been discovered with a drug that was once used for unusual metabolic problems. Yet, the cancer industry shows no interest with following up on dichloroacetate (DCA) research from University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, reported in 2007. That's because DCA is no longer patented. (1)

Scientists Created Bird Flu Superbug that Could Set Off Next Global Pandemic

During roughly the same time period that health experts worldwide have been warning that the infamous H5N1 avian flu virus could soon morph into a highly-transmissible, exceedingly-deadly "super strain" capable of killing millions, scientists from around the world have been exposed deliberately developing such a strain in laboratories.

Health Lifestyle Changes are Being Used by Many Parents as First-line ADHD Treatment

A new study conducted at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that parents are relying more and more on natural therapies and healthy lifestyle options to improve their child's attention and behavior. The research results were published in the January issue of the medical journal Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies.

Demi Moore ‘Smoked Something’: The Dangers of Nitrous Oxide

With the release of the 911 call that was placed just before the actress Demi Moore was hospitalized, different speculations have risen as to why she experienced seizures. From the emergency call, Moore’s friend reported that the actress “smoked something,” which is now believed to be nitrous oxide, commercially known as “Whip-It.”

Demi Moore ‘Anorexic’ and ‘Exhausted’: How People Can Recover from Them

The award-winning actress, Demi Moore, best known for gracing the cover of various magazines and her role in the movie “Ghost,” was reportedly hospitalized due to anorexic-related seizures and has sought professional assistance to treat her exhaustion. Amidst the stress and the pressure that people go through each day, how do people recover from them?

Viral Video of Woman Giving Birth in Car: Tips for an Emergency Childbirth

From the time that a mother says “My water just broke,” to the trip going to the hospital, the whole situation could be a blur what with the rush, adrenaline, and panic that comes with childbirth. But fact of the matter is, not everyone makes it to the hospital to give birth; and that’s where emergency births come in, are the moms-to-be prepared for that scenario?

Pharmasset’s Hepatitis C Drug: How it Could Change Australia

Finding cures for diseases is always a tall order to take up on, but to have a drug that can cure a disease without fail is almost too good to be true. That is why when the news that Pharmasset Inc. is working on a drug that can cure hepatitis C without fail, people started buzzing, and wondered how a sure fire drug could affect the world, but more importantly, Australia.

Emma Stone Stays Pretty with Cooking Oil: How Grapeseed Oil Helps

Every star has a secret as to how they stay the way they are, and for the “Easy A” star Emma Stone, staying pretty is as easy as applying cooking oil on her. Yes, cooking oil, more specifically, grape seed oil. But is there proof as to why grapeseed oil is doing wonders on Stone’s skin?

Blind Woman's Sight Improves Thanks to Embryonic Stem Cells

The newly-discovered eye medications, human embryonic stem cells, have created striking changes in the vision of two legally blind women. After getting injections of the said cells, the two patients experienced some improvements after losing their sight due to a fatal eye disease.

Blind Woman's Sight Improves Thanks to Embryonic Stem Cells

The newly-discovered eye medications, human embryonic stem cells, have created striking changes in the vision of two legally blind women. After getting injections of the said cells, the two patients experienced some improvements after losing their sight due to a fatal eye disease.

Depression and Diabetes Combo: Why Treating Both is Better

As if those suffering from diabetes don’t already have their hands full, depression apparently goes hand in hand with the disease, but despite their tandem, new study finds that treating both at the same time showed more improvements than treating just one of them.

Kevin Federline’s ‘Minor Heart Attack’: How it Could be Angina

Britney Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline, known for making his own name as a rapper and a dancer, has been hospitalized in Australia after suffering from chest pains and a quick pulse. After being tested clear of a minor heart attack, K-Fed’s condition could have easily been angina what with its similarities, so with that said, how would people know if it is angina?

Mica Paris Began Career with Smoking and Coffee Diet: What are its Dangers?

British soul singer Mica Paris, who came in the spotlight in the 80s, revealed that she started her career out by living only on a diet of “coffee and cigarettes,” after her weight was criticized. With a lot of people getting hooked on the combination of caffeine and nicotine nowadays, what dangers does the combo present?

Daniel Radcliffe Making Ladies Faint: What Fans Could do to Avoid Fainting

People react differently to celebrities: some may shriek, become speechless, while some miss out on the star-striking event and faint. Just like in the case of meeting the “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe, where ladies swoon and pass out. But is that really the way to end an encounter with a celebrity? What can fans do to stop from fainting?

Australia’s Growing Problem with Energy Drinks: What are the Risks?

Energy drinks are what people go to when they need recharging what with the fast-paced world people live in nowadays. However, a new study found that more and more teenagers and adults in Australia are chugging down the energy drinks for recreational use. With energy drink now becoming one of the country’s choice of beverage, it begs the question: what are the risks of drinking energy drinks?

Matt Damon Covered in Bees for Movie: Bee Sting Risks and Treatment Tips

The screenwriter, philanthropist, and all-around actor Matt Damon, being involved as he is with all of his films, got covered with bees while shooting for the movie “We Bought a Zoo.” Unfazed by the swarm, what exactly are the dangers Damon could have faced having been buzzed by bees?

Renal Diet: What 'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon Should Know

After getting hospitalized because of a mild kidney failure, “America’s Got Talent” host and comedian Nick Cannon will have to completely change his diet after being placed on a strict renal diet. With human kidneys being fragile as they are, what should people on the path of a renal diet know?

Sativex Talks: Could New Study Push Cannabis Legalization?

The study on the mouth spray Sativex has been the talk of the town most recently as it can possibly change how withdrawals from marijuana are treated. And with all the buzz going about the prospects of the medicine, can this be the very thing that can push the legalization of cannabis?

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