Paracetamol is no more effective than a placebo in treating the flu
Researchers found that paracetamol is not effective in treating influenza.
People with low intelligence love bullshit, says scientist
A Canadian scientist has introduced the concept of pseudo-profound bullshit in a study which relates lower intelligence, among other personal traits, to acceptance of nonsensical statements.
Government allocates more than $300 million to combat ice addiction
PM Malcolm Turnbull announced that the government will give more than $300 million dollars to tackle the ice addiction in Australia.
Scientists discover how much weight people need to lose or gain to be more attractive
Men and women need to lose 8.2 kilogrammes and 6.3 kilogrammes, respectively, to be attractive.
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Experts believe omega-3 may improve bipolar disorder
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Estia Health on acquisition spree, sees ‘massive opportunity for aged care in Australia’
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Alzheimer's epidemic tied to lack of respect for elderly and age-associated negative stereotypes
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Indian researchers claim to have discovered 'anti-cancer' molecules that can kill several types of cancer cells
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Denmark finds bacteria with mcr-1 gene resistant to all known forms of antibiotic; superbugs spreading fast in Europe
Danish researchers are sure that the mcr-1 containing bacteria are in Europe as a man with the blood infection did not travel out of the country.
Fitness gyms in Sydney: 30 year old Leisuredome Gym gets results the old school way
Bodybuilding Coach and champion Sasho Ognenovksi shares how his hardcore bodybuilding gym is still alive and kicking in an industry of gym chains.
UK to charge tourists for emergency services
The National Health Service (NHS) of UK plans to impose fees on foreign patients who receive accident and emergency treatment.
Vegetarianism leads to mental health problems, says report
Vegetarianism can have a serious detrimental effect on human emotional and mental health.
Cold temperatures alter microbes, burning fat and reducing body weight
Exposure to cold temperatures can help reduce weight and improve glucose metabolism
Australian researchers develop “no-drill” method to reduce tooth decay
A new method significantly reduces decay risk and lessens their need for dental fillings by 30 to 50 percent, according to Australian researchers.
E-cigarettes emit higher levels of free radicals than polluted areas
Researchers have discovered that e-cigarettes emit high levels of free radicals that are associated with cancer.
Bacteria may come back as pharma firms find no new antibiotics after 1960s
A new and worrying trend is emerging in the global pharmaceutical industry as pharma firms focus on short-term profits at the cost of drugs innovation.
Aussie health insurers spend a whopping $1.7 billion a year on medical devices, prostheses
Major health funds in Australia want the federal government to cut down the increasing healthcare costs and insurance policy premiums.
Study suggests 13% of patients do not trust foreign nurses
A new study reports that patients looked after by foreign-trained claim low level of satisfaction
Non-professional athletes at risk of degenerative brain disorder
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have found that even non-professional players who play contact sports such as basketball, football and rugby are at risk of developing CTE.
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.
Northstar Healthcare acquires Trilogy
In a strategic move, Northstar Healthcare has acquired Trilogy Health Services in a US$1.125 billion (AUD$1.54 billion) transaction.
Breakthrough: Pancreas weight loss can reverse Type 2 diabetes
In a breakthrough development, UK scientists have found that pancreas weight loss can actually reverse Type 2 diabetes.
Height difference is the key to a happy marriage
Researchers in South Korea say that the secret to happy relationships is the height difference between couples.
False positive mammogram result is still a warning sign for cancer
Researchers found out that women who received false positive results develop cancer later in life.
‘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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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!
Guinea’s last Ebola patient leaves hospital
Ebola’s youngest case, a one-month-old Baby Nubia, has left the hospital in Guinea.
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.
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.
Pet dogs decrease anxiety levels in children
Owning a dog can lower anxiety levels in children according to CDC.
More women receive AIDS treatment than men
Women get more access to HIV treatments, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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