Health & Medicine

Study: DDT, Dioxins & Banned Pesticides Still Detected In Human Milk

DDT, the pesticide that was banned almost thirty years ago, is still widely found in human bodies, says Professor Tze Wai Wong of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

September 16, 2011

Study: Pure Maple Syrup May Be Beneficial To Liver Health

New research conducted at the University of Tokyo suggests that pure maple syrup may promote a healthy liver, yet another reason to indulge in the sweet tasting liquid.

September 16, 2011

Australia’s Asbestos Measurements Not Tough Enough, Expert Says

Tougher criteria for measuring asbestos in the air are needed to shield Australian society – especially children – from long-term asbestos exposure, a leading mineral scientist says.

September 15, 2011

Doctors Manage Asthma In Pregnancy With Algorithm Against Inflammation Marker

An Australian-designed asthma management program has the potential to halve asthma attacks in pregnant women, the most common chronic medical disorder experienced by this group.

September 13, 2011

Magnetic Brain Stimulation To Help Stroke Patients With Swallowing

Researchers are using magnetic stimulators to jump start the brain after a stroke and repair swallowing functions which malfunction in over half of stroke patients.

September 12, 2011

China’s Startling Suicide Rates Highlighted On World Suicide Prevention Day

With an annual suicide rate of 22.23 people out of every 100,000 people, China has one of the highest suicide rates in the world.

September 10, 2011

Traffic Light Food Labels Get Green Light From Australian Consumers

Research released by the Obesity Policy Coalition reveals 87 percent of Australian grocery buyers are in favor of clearer nutrition labels on packaged food in the form of traffic light ratings.

September 8, 2011

Australian Researchers Link Bowel Cancer To Type 2 Diabetes In Men

Researchers have established a significant link between type 2 diabetes and a two-fold risk of bowel cancer in men, after an 11-year study that involved almost 1,300 people.

September 7, 2011

Sharp Increase In Mesothelioma Cases Among Australian D.I.Y Home Renovators

Australian researchers have found a sharp increase in the number of malignant mesothelioma cases over the past decade as a result of DIY renovators working with asbestos-containing products.

September 7, 2011