She thought her left eye was becoming watery because it was either reacting to her make-up or the odd weather. As the eye problem kept getting worse, 19-year-old Tasha Jilka from Leicester saw a doctor, expecting a remedy to some kind of allergy. She later learned a cancer tumour has grown behind her nose, which meant she needed surgery to remove the life-threatening foreign growth.
Arlene Paredes
May 04, 2012
It seems improbable that a baby born underweight would be prone to obesity, but it is well documented that these children tend to put on weight in youth if they're allowed free access to calories. Now, researchers believe they understand why this happens.
Jamelle Agbuis
May 03, 2012
Creator of the iconic vehicle drives from Los Angeles to Vancouver to help raise cash for cancer research.
Jamelle Agbuis
May 03, 2012
Exercise, portion control and some cool toys can help you win the battle of the bulge. (And be sure to check out the video of some super-smart dogs at the end.)
Jamelle Agbuis
May 03, 2012
The Heart Foundation and National Stroke Foundation today called for the Australian Government to abolish duty-free cigarette sales in the Federal Budget announcement, arguing the revenue could pay for a broad range of vital cardiovascular health initiatives.
Jamelle Agbuis
May 03, 2012
In a first of its kind, The University of Queensland is conducting an Australia-wide study of the relinquishment of care in the disability sector.
Jamelle Agbuis
May 02, 2012
Here are seven ideas you can try to get your kids to try new things.
Jamelle Agbuis
May 02, 2012
What is the first question a meat-eater asks when you tell them you never eat meat?
Jamelle Agbuis
May 02, 2012
More and more couples are saving money and giving a boost to small businesses by having local food trucks cater their big day.
Jamelle Agbuis
May 02, 2012
The concept of vaccinating to immunize began in 1796, when British apothecary (pharmacist) Edward Jenner inserted cowpox pus under the skin of an eight year old boy. Jenner based his experiment on an unsubstantiated rumor that anyone who had experienced cowpox would be immune to smallpox.
Jamelle Agbuis
May 02, 2012
Ready for lawn parties, patio dining and treks to the dog park? Make sure your dog also has the tools to enjoy this season. Consider this your warm-weather pet checklist:
Jamelle Agbuis
May 02, 2012
Anybody who has ever attempted to lose weight can attest to the difficulty.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 27, 2012
High blood pressure is an epidemic that is currently sweeping across America. The fast lifestyle of fast food, soda and stress is starting to catch up on the average American, so much so that an estimated one in every three Americans has high blood pressure.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 27, 2012
When a person gets a sudden headache after indulging in cold desserts, such as ice cream, everyone would say it is only “brain freeze” and it will soon pass. Now Harvard scientists have looked deeper and found an explanation, Daily Mail reported.
Arlene Paredes
Apr 27, 2012
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) expressed on Friday its opposition to plans for the relaxation of fatigue standards for train drivers in New South Wales from the current 12-hour maximum.
Vittorio Hernandez
Apr 27, 2012
Our food blogger wants to know if a bottle of inexpensive red wine improves by giving it a swirl in the blender.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 25, 2012
The National Heart Foundation of Australia has strengthened its long-term support for the important role played by omega-3 fats in heart health with the introduction of a new 'Heart Health' logo licensing program for fish oil supplements.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 25, 2012
The famed Mexican artist may have suffered from Asherman's syndrome, doctor says.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 25, 2012
Is eating burned food bad for you? It could be.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 25, 2012
Something exciting and wildly positive is happening this June in New York thanks to the efforts of the ALIVE Foundation, which is hosting a celebrity health awards extravaganza that many are comparing to The Oscars.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 23, 2012
The warning coincides with the arrival of the mushrooming season, spawned when rain encourages growth of the fungi in the still warm earth.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 23, 2012
Having a positive outlook on life could halve your heart disease risk, according to a new study by the Harvard School of Public Health published online in Psychological Bulletin.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 23, 2012
In the race to be the most offensive junk food providers in the world, U.S. fast food giants are rolling out disgusting and health-destroying menu concoctions that come close to activating the gag reflex.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 23, 2012
Kids Get More Active When Given More Toy Choices , Studies Show
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 23, 2012
New research findings show how it may be possible to render cancer tumours harmless without affecting the other cells and tissues in the body. The findings apply to cancers including breast, lung and bowel cancer. The study was carried out at Lund University in Sweden.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 23, 2012
By opening and strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor, we can build a strong physical foundation. This broadening and strengthening, relaxing and steadying of the foundation is accomplished through a unique movement known in yoga as mula bandha.
Women Fitness
Apr 20, 2012
It has long been supposed that hot water works to get bacteria off your hands better than cold water. But the hot water needed to kill bacteria is way too hot to be comfortable to use when washing your hands.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 19, 2012
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a warning to Australian consumers following recent outbreaks of Campylobacter food poisoning being linked to dishes such as pâté, where poultry liver has been undercooked.
Campylobacter is a bacteria that can be present on raw chicken but is killed by cooking the meat.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 19, 2012
We continue to hear how bad sugar is for us, but how do we avoid it? Here are some ways to help you eliminate refined sugar from your diet.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 17, 2012
An 11-year old Viennese boy was the first child in the world to receive a bone conduction implant.
Jamelle Agbuis
Apr 17, 2012
