New evidence of a 'pain personality' found
New evidence of a 'pain personality' foundSarah WiedersehnAustralian Associated Press2:45PM August 11, 2017SaveAustralian researchers say they have identified new evidence of a "pain personality" following a review of 120 years of research.The review published in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain identified two common personality traits in people living with chronic pain; higher levels of harm-avoidance and lower levels of self-directedness.High harm avoidance refers to a tendency to be fearful, ..>> view originalGastro outbreak hits Sun Princess cruise ship
AT least 91 people have been struck down with gastro on a cruise ship stopped in Brisbane as the outbreak spreads along Australia’s east coast. News of the outbreak came just hours after it was confirmed that two elderly nursing home residents had died in Brisbane from gastro, and followed a spike in cases being reported in Victoria and NSW.Child and aged care facilities across Melbourne have been affected, with at least 20 centres reporting outbreaks.Princess Cruises confirmed the spread on boa..>> view originalVitamin B3 claims slammed by obstetricians
Sarah WiedersehnAustralian Associated PressClaims Vitamin B3 has the potential to save millions of miscarriages and prevent birth defects have been been slammed by obstetricians.The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) says the "extraordinary" suggestions by researchers at the Victor Chang Institute were based on a tiny mouse study and have the potential to do more harm than good.."There are literally millions of women affected by these problems ..>> view originalRAH stroke deaths scandal inquest hears Transforming Health created 'bad blood' among doctors as radiology ...
Perth Children's Hospital report finds brass fittings likely caused lead contamination
Perth Children's Hospital report finds brass fittings likely caused lead contamination Updated August 11, 2017 17:29:54 More major remedial work will be needed at the problem-plagued Perth Children's Hospital after a comprehensive report found brass fittings to be the likely cause of lead contamination in the facility's drinking water, which has contributed to lengthy delays in its opening.In a report by the State's chief health officer Tarun Weeramanthri, the fittings ..>> view original100-year-old fruit cake found in Antarctica 'perfectly preserved'
Yahoo7 News on August 11, 2017, 1:11 pm A fruit cake believed to be more than 100 years old has been discovered among artefacts from Antarctica, looking and smelling "(almost) edible". The Antarctic Heritage Trust has released images of the "perfectly preserved" dessert which was still wrapped in paper and encased in the remains of a tin-plated iron alloy tin.It is thought the cake was made by Huntley & Palmers and was taken to Antartica by members of a party during an English expedition..>> view originalGenetically edited pigs raise hopes for transplanting animal organs into humans
Genetically edited pigs raise hopes for transplanting animal organs into humans Updated August 11, 2017 14:31:13 Genetically edited piglets are helping scientists take a major step on the path towards using live animal organs in humans, also known as xenotransplantation.By removing potentially harmful retroviruses found in pig DNA, the experiments are opening up the possibility of humans one day safely receiving pig organs, according to the study published in the journa..>> view originalMeasles scare: Second case diagnosed at Perth Waldorf School
Measles scare: Second case diagnosed at Perth Waldorf School Posted August 11, 2017 16:41:57 A second case of measles has been diagnosed in a student at a school in Perth's south, after an unvaccinated child became infected in Europe before returning to Australia.The Perth Waldorf School, an alternative private Steiner school in Bibra Lake, sent home 19 unvaccinated students after a year 10 student came to class while infectious.As well as the infected student's own c..>> view originalBaby Food Diet: Would You Follow This Extreme Diet to Cut Down on Extra Calories?
HighlightsWe live in a world obsessed with 'lean' rather than 'healthy'Adults are turning to baby foods to shed those extra kilosIt boasts of being an effective means to cut down on calories We live in a world obsessed with 'lean' rather than 'healthy' when it comes to our body. As such most of us seek out quick ways to cut down on flabs with any means possible. If you thought the Sleeping Beauty Diet was the craziest die..>> view originalVaccinating children against HPV could prevent cancer risk in later life - News
August 10, 2017 It is that time of year for kids returning to school to get vaccinated before the school year starts. But the controversy over the HPV vaccine continues to rage as it has since its introduction in the U.S. in 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine to protect females between the ages of 9 and 26 and males between the ages of 9 and 15 against nine strains of HPV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all kids who are 11 or 12 years..>> view original
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