Genes influence the ease of quitting smoking
Scientists discover that a variant of Taq1A is significantly associated with the success of smoking cessation.
Court warns NSW doctors to be wary of the life-threatening Addison’s disease
The rare disease that affects about one in every 100,000 people claimed the lives of Sydney residents Dr. Peter Domachuk in 2012 and Ms. Jessica Martin in 2009.
Australia’s war on drugs needs to move over for decriminalisation, say experts
The legalisation of cannabis in Australia is pointless while all other drugs remain criminalised, a leading expert in drug policy believes.
Slow walking speed may be a warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists found the connection between slow gait and the protein buildup associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
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‘Black Lung’ disease makes a comeback in Queensland coal mines, miners stop work
The entire coal industry is in shock as the mining union has said the “Black Lung” disease is back because of long-term exposure to coal dust in areas with bad ventilation.
Ritwik Roy Dec 02, 2015
Sexual contact between men account to more than 70% cases of HIV
Minister of health, Sussan Ley, gave a speech about HIV/AIDS during World AIDS Day Breakfast.
Donald Acosta Dec 02, 2015
Climate change according to Phillip Mills: How your workout and low carb all organic diet is saving the planet
Les Mills' CEO weighs in on the climate change debate with his theory of "globesity."
Themistocles Stavrou Dec 02, 2015
Aspirin prevents Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease
Salicylic acid, an ingredient in aspirin, targets the proteins that cause cell death from neurodegenerative diseases.
Donald Acosta Dec 02, 2015
Slim Secrets lays down the real slim shady on the Australian supplement industry
Slim Secrets founder Sharon Thurin talks to IBT Australia about the state of the Australian supplement industry.
Themistocles Stavrou Dec 02, 2015
GE getting ready to shift global health data to the Cloud
If GE Healthcare has its way, different doctors around the world will soon be able to see the health records of a patient at the same time – on the Cloud!
RENU RANGELA Dec 01, 2015
Guinea’s last Ebola patient leaves hospital
Ebola’s youngest case, a one-month-old Baby Nubia, has left the hospital in Guinea.
Donald Acosta Dec 01, 2015
Weight loss protects the knees from degeneration
The study conducted by the Radiological Society of North America reports that weight loss helps slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
Donald Acosta Dec 01, 2015
Expert disagrees with new study linking menopausal hormone replacement therapy with increased breast cancer risk
Prof. Susan Davis of Monash University finds the study biased and irrelevant due to a small sample size and calls it poor quality research.
Ritwik Roy Nov 30, 2015
Pet dogs decrease anxiety levels in children
Owning a dog can lower anxiety levels in children according to CDC.
Donald Acosta Nov 30, 2015
More women receive AIDS treatment than men
Women get more access to HIV treatments, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Donald Acosta Nov 30, 2015
Potatoes, onions and cauliflower fight stomach cancer
People who consume white vegetables such as potatoes, onions and cauliflower are third less likely to develop stomach cancer according to a study in Zheijang University.
Donald Acosta Nov 30, 2015
UNICEF reports that adolescent deaths from AIDS tripled
The study by UNICEF, announced on Nov 27, claims that the number of adolescents who died from AIDS have tripled since 2000.
Donald Acosta Nov 30, 2015
Why discussing porn with kids is essential even if it seems awkward
Experts suggest that parents should tailor their discussions about sex and pornography according to the age of their children and never ignore a child addicted to porn.
Ritwik Roy Nov 28, 2015
Experts say diet drinks are erosive and lead to bad teeth
The chemical composition in sugar-free drinks is of prime importance in analysing whether it is good for the teeth or not.
Ritwik Roy Nov 28, 2015
Cognitive behaviour therapy may help people who fear dentist
A team of researchers found that after undergoing cognitive behavioural therapy, patients can receive dental treatment without fear or the need for sedation.
Karla Tecson Nov 28, 2015
Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus causes fatal encephalitis
Chikungunya virus may lead to severe and potentially fatal infection of the brain or encephalitis according to a study.
Donald Acosta Nov 27, 2015
Australian prisoners become healthier on release
Prisoners' health improve upon release from prison, according to the report "The health of Australia’s prisoners 2015" by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Donald Acosta Nov 27, 2015
Air pollution makes diabetic women more vulnerable to heart disease
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that air pollution increases risk of heart disease in women with diabetes.
Donald Acosta Nov 27, 2015
Indigenous Australians more likely to suffer from diseases
According to a report by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) than non-Indigenous Australians.
Donald Acosta Nov 26, 2015
ADHD meds cause trouble in children’s sleep
A team of researchers from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln says that ADHD medications make it difficult for children to fall and stay asleep at night
Donald Acosta Nov 26, 2015
FBM becomes first pharmaceutical company to donate all profits to patient support, medical research
FBM will donate all of the profits generated from its products to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and Breast Cancer Institute of Australia (BCIA).
Donald Acosta Nov 26, 2015
8-year-old girl battles breast cancer
Chrissy becomes the youngest person to have ever been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Donald Acosta Nov 26, 2015
Australia gasps for breath as asthma costs touch $28 billion a year
If you are in Australia and is an asthma sufferer, you are shelling $11,740 per year according to a Deloitte study commissioned by Asthma Australia and National Asthma Council Australia.
Ritwik Roy Nov 25, 2015
Loneliness is strongly linked to increased risk of chronic disease
Loneliness can make people more prone to illnesses according to a report by UCLA, University of Chicago and UC Davis.
Donald Acosta Nov 25, 2015
Facebook helps you get over ex with new tool, but why are we bubble wrapping Gen Y?
Facebook's new ‘Take a Break’ tool filters and limits the influx of photos and statuses from your ex after your relationship ends.
Eden Puriri Nov 25, 2015
Arnott’s pays $51,000 for misleading biscuit packaging claim
Arnott’s has been fined $51,000 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over false claims of its products’ saturated fat content.
Donald Acosta Nov 24, 2015
Durex wants a condom emoji to encourage safe sex practices
The famous brand encourages everyone to call upon the Unicode Consortium to make a condom emoji in time for the World AIDS Day.
Donald Acosta Nov 24, 2015
Australian government to implement 'No Jab, No Pay' policy next year onwards
The legislation intended to promote immunisation rate among the Australian nationals has been passed by the Senate and will but put into effect starting next year.
Guneet Bhatia Nov 24, 2015
Healthy working adults waking up early on Monday at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease
Mismatch between the personal sleep schedule and the circadian rhythm of a healthy adult can increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
Darwin Malicdem Nov 24, 2015
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