Tag: Health
New strain of deadly Ebola virus discovered
Scientists say an outbreak of Ebola that killed 37 people in Uganda last year was sparked by a hitherto unknown species of one of the world's most notorious viruses.[MORE]
Too many eggs bad for diabetes: study
Health experts are warning people with type two diabetes to limit the number of eggs they eat.[MORE]
NSW to 'negotiate' for federal hospital funds
The NSW Govt says it would publish information about the state's hospitals for extra federal funding.[MORE]
Typhoid outbreak hits Philippines
The military in the Philippines says medical teams have been mobilised to help fight an outbreak of typhoid fever that has left more than 100 people in hospital.[MORE]
ANF defends remote nurses
The Australian Nursing Federation says remote area nurses are a vital part of health care in remote communities, and work in cooperation with medical officers.[MORE]
Researchers confident of viral link to MS
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Researchers at the University of Queensland may have found a link between the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and the development of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).[MORE]
Hospital plan is a diversion from serious health problems: AMA
The AMA says the NT Govt is using the prospect of a hospital in Palmerston as a diversionary tactic.[MORE]
Extra pollen fuels lengthy hayfever season
Hayfever season in Canberra is expected to last several more weeks due to increased grass growth.[MORE]
Palmerston hospital was our idea, says Oppn
The NT Opposition says it is flattered that the Govt has now taken up its idea of building a hospital in Palmerston.[MORE]
China food, drug inspection transparency improving: FDA
United States officials say China's food and drug inspection transparency is improving.[MORE]
NT Govt adopts CLP Palmerston hospital plan
The Northern Territory's Health Minister says a hospital at Palmerston could be part of the NT Government's plan for 2030.[MORE]
Living in squalor 'a hidden problem'
The New South Wales Government says a new program to help people living in squalor is tackling a mostly hidden social problem.[MORE]
Junk food ads hard to defend, inquiry told
Senate inquiry told junk food advertising strongly influences what children want to eat.[MORE]
Doctor leaves NT indig community 'disillusioned' by health practices
A remote Aboriginal community doctor says health services in Indigenous communities like Wadeye are not working.[MORE]
ACT tops childhood immunisation rates
The ACT Government says the Territory is leading the country on childhood immunisation rates.[MORE]
Australian researchers make kidney gene breakthrough
Babies who suffer from fatal kidney defects in the womb could have a chance at survival, thanks to a genetic breakthrough by Australian scientists currently being tested at the birthplace of Dolly the cloned sheep. [MORE]
Cancer patients want to know about high cost drugs: survey
Australian cancer patients say they want to be told about expensive new drugs, even if they cannot afford to take them.[MORE]
New Rosebery water pollution probe
Investigations into a water contamination scare at Rosebery on Tasmania's west-coast have been stepped up, after another resident came forward with health concerns.[MORE]
Gulf War illness is real, report finds
A new report has concluded that Gulf War syndrome is a legitimate illness suffered by more than 175,000 US war veterans who were exposed to chemical toxins in the 1991 Gulf War.[MORE]
Greens demand school slushie ban
The New South Wales Greens say they have found more products being sold in school canteens that contain a food colouring associated with hyperactivity disorders in children.[MORE]
Men hospitalised after suspicious powder find
Two men have been taken to hospital after a package containing an unknown white powder was found in New South Wales' central west.[MORE]
Temperate water helps heat stroke: study
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When it comes to cooling a heat stroke victim, forget the ice and immerse them in temperate water, new research suggests.[MORE]
Massive undies mark prostate cancer conference
Three giant pairs of men's underwear have been unveiled at a prostate cancer conference on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Frazer presents skin cancer vaccine research
Queensland scientist Professor Ian Frazer has detailed his research into a skin cancer vaccine at a medical research conference in Brisbane.[MORE]
Bionic ear may hold key to paraplegic implants
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A Canadian researcher says Australian scientists might provide the final piece of technology in a scientific project that aims to get paraplegics walking.[MORE]
