Aspirin is a historical marvel. It’s been manufactured for more than a century and is still in widespread use. No other medication can claim as many different narratives and uses as this analgesic – it…
The value of medical research extends beyond pure economics.
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The Federal Government’s main medical research funding body, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), last week announced its 2011 program and development grants, and postgraduate scholarship…
The cocoa in chocolate may be good for your health but the sugar and fat in it are counter productive.
Peter Pearson
A systematic review and meta-analysis of previous cohort studies on the effects of chocolate consumption has found that chocolate may be linked to a reduction in the risk of developing heart disease. The…
The epidermal electronic system can measure your vital signs in a completely unobtrusive way.
John A. Rogers
When you think of tattoos you probably imagine bikies, celebrity tats or that Japanese flourish on your left foot that means “Honour” (or so you think).
You probably don’t picture medical revolution…
Bariatric surgery has a dramatic effect on diabetes and other heart disease risk factors.
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By Paul Zimmet, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing epidemic worldwide. By 2020, it is expected to be the number one disease in Australia in men and second only to breast cancer in women.
Treating this illness has…
The UN General Assembly will discuss a global approach to combating non-communicable diseases in September.
AAP
Australia has done well by international comparison in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) over the past fifty years and while there remains much to do, we could play a leading role in the upcoming…
Heart attacks damage important muscles but now scientists think that a special protein can awaken the stem cells that grow new muscles.
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Vital heart muscles damaged during cardio arrest can be replaced by stem cells within the organ with the help of a special protein, scientists have discovered.
Heart attacks cause dangerous damage to…
People who exercise have a smaller risk of heart attacks despite larger salt intake.
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A recent article has questioned received wisdom regarding the adverse impact of salt on health. Unfortunately, naïve researchers and journal editors looking to stir up a controversy are confusing this…
People in the developing world are more likely to have lifestyle and infectious diseases.
AAP
On Sunday, China banned smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and other indoor spaces.
But a lack of public understanding about the dangers of smoking in the nation of 300 million smokers…
Energy drink consumption is associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
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Over 3.5 billion cans of Red Bull are sold every year in over 120 countries, claiming the drink leads to “improved performance, concentration, vigilance and emotional status” (RedBull website).
Other…
