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Early menopause linked to increased risk of brain aneurysm 6/12/2012

The younger a woman is when she goes through the menopause, the greater may be her risk of having a brain (cerebral) aneurysm, according to a research published in the Journal of ...

Dental plaque may increase risk of premature cancer death 6/12/2012

Persistent dental plaque may increase the risk of dying early from cancer, according to an observational study published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Antidepressant may help relieve pain from chemotherapy 6/6/2012

The antidepressant drug duloxetine, known commercially as Cymbalta, helped relieve painful tingling feelings caused by chemotherapy in 59 per cent of patients, according to a study ...

Goji berries could fight diabetic blindness 6/5/2012

The ancient Tibetan goji berry could help fight blindness caused by long-term diabetes according to studies conducted by University of Sydney researchers.

Irregular heartbeat poses higher stroke risk for women 6/1/2012

Women with irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) have a moderately increased risk of stroke compared with men, suggesting that female sex should be considered when ...

Purine rich foods quintuple risk of gout flare-ups 6/1/2012

Foods rich in purines, particularly those found in meat and seafood, quintuple the immediate risk of a gout flare-up, according to a research published online in the Annals of the ...

Calcium supplements may increase heart attack risk 5/23/2012

Calcium supplements might increase the risk of having a heart attack, and should be "taken with caution," according to a research published in the online issue of the journal Heart. ...

Scissor lift table solves Qld hospital's safety hazard 5/21/2012

For many businesses, scissor lift systems are a second line consideration and not seen as a part of the business that has the potential to raise efficiencies or productivity.

Communication is the key for food allergy sufferers 5/14/2012

Recent research indicates most severe allergic reactions to foods occur when eating away from the home, the MedicAlert Foundation has asserted.

New way to protect eyes from strong light damage 5/14/2012

Treating eyes with gentle infra-red light can help prevent the damage caused by subsequent exposure to bright light, new scientific research has found.

Meditation linked with better health and wellbeing: study 5/14/2012

The experience of 'mental silence' is linked with better health outcomes and greater wellbeing according to a University of Sydney study.

Sports, energy drinks could cause irreversible teeth damage 5/9/2012

A recent study published in General Dentistry found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible ...

Drawing test can 'predict' stroke death in older men 5/9/2012

A simple drawing test can predict the long-term risk of dying after a first stroke among older men, according to a research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

New hope for asthma sufferers 5/4/2012

The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) is launching a trial to investigate if a rheumatoid arthritis medication could have applications for asthma sufferers.

Insomnia takes toll on tinnitus patients 5/2/2012

For the more than 36 million people plagued by tinnitus, insomnia can have a negative effect on the condition, worsening the functional and emotional toll of chronic ringing, buzzing, ...

Gaining weight and regulating fat - liver tells all 4/30/2012

Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Austin Health have come one step closer to understanding how our bodies regulate fat and weight gain

Genes identified for fracture susceptibility and osteoporosis risk 4/30/2012

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The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute's researchers have played a leading role in a recent study into osteoporosis, more than doubling the number of currently known genes ...

Breast cancer-related fatigue in women 'overestimated' 4/27/2012

Despite widespread belief to the contrary, as few as 6 per cent of women experience cancer-related persistent fatigue a year after undergoing treatment for breast cancer, a new study ...

How your eyes deceive you... 4/27/2012

People rely on their eyes for most things they do – yet the information provided by our visual sensing system is often distorted, unreliable and subject to illusion.

Oral bacteria may be linked to joint replacement failures 4/23/2012