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Scientists Study ‘Obesity Paradox’ In Diabetics
People who are obese when they’re diagnosed with type II diabetes have much better survival rates than those with a healthy weight at the time of diagnosis, scientists say.
Death Rates Higher For Weekend Hospital Admissions
A study in New South Wales, Australia, has found that death rates are higher if a patient is admitted to hospital over the weekend.
Women’s Chronic Pain More Complex And More Severe
New research has found that chronic pain in women is more complex and harder to treat than chronic pain in men.
Air Pollution Causes Cancer, So Let’s Do Something About It
Bin Jalaludin of the University of New South Wales discusses how outdoor air pollution could be carcinogenic to humans.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2013
Seven interesting and captivating articles from the October 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
Leukemia Drug In Australian And US Trial
A drug targeting a leukemic stem cell marker discovered by researchers in Australia is currently undergoing clinical trials.
Fukushima Radioactive Plume To Reach US In 2014
The radioactive ocean plume from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster will reach the US in 2014, according to a study.
Leaves Of Gold: Researchers Find Gold Growing On Eucalyptus Trees
Researchers in Australia have detected gold particles in the leaves of Eucalyptus trees, a sign that indicates the presence of deeply buried gold deposits nearby.
Your Five-Year-Old Knows More About Cigarettes Than You Think
A new study from the Institute for Global Tobacco Control shows the wide reach of global tobacco marketing among children aged five and six.
