Australians are living longer but aren't as healthy - The West Australian
Cathy O'Leary - The West Australian on October 7, 2016, 7:01 am A massive global health check has placed Australia in the top 10 countries for longevity but heart disease and cancer remain some of our biggest enemies. The Global Burden of Disease study, the biggest research project into the causes of death and disease in 127 countries, has found people are living longer but not necessarily in good health in old age.The report in The Lancet found seven out of 10 deaths global..>> view originalAustralian-first artificial insemination experiment hopes to save shark species
Australian-first artificial insemination experiment hopes to save shark species By Jasmin Midgley Updated October 07, 2016 19:06:35 Marine scientists have taken an unusual and unprecedented step to ensure the future of the critically endangered Australian grey nurse shark.In a first for Australian research, a female shark living in an aquarium on the Sunshine Coast has been artificially inseminated by semen from a male shark housed in a Melbourne Aquarium. Aaron S..>> view originalBlood donor restrictions for gay men should be removed, Victorian Government says
Blood donor restrictions for gay men should be removed, Victorian Government says Posted October 07, 2016 18:48:35 The Victorian Government has called on its federal counterpart to end the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood. Key points:Current restrictions prevent men from donating blood within 12 months of having sex with another manState and federal ministers have agreed to review the national donation policy in 2017 According to the Red Cross, th..>> view originalNew data prompts caution for young women choosing hormonal birth control
A group of gynecology researchers are urging doctors (and pharmacists) to recognize the birth control pill's association with depression and antidepressants. Their study, published in the Psychiatry edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association, crunched health records of one million young Danish women over a 10-year period. It found that those on the combined pill were 23% more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant by their doctor, most commonly in the first six months after s..>> view originalBeing kind to others boosts your happiness: Study
By: IANS | London | Published:October 6, 2016 6:38 pm Researchers have found that being kind to others causes a small but significant improvement in our well-being. (Source: Pixabay) Those who help their friends, family or even strangers may lead a happier life than those who do not, suggests new research. The researchers found that being kind to others causes a small but significant improvement in our well-being. “Humans are social animals. We are happy to help fam..>> view originalHumans have reached their lifespan limit, researchers say
The paper, published Wednesday, says that despite life expectancy being dramatically higher than it was 100 years ago, it's highly unlikely it will continue to rise any more than what it is right now. It also says the probability of anyone living for more than 125 years is incredibly unlikely.The research was carried out by geneticist Jan Vijg at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York with several graduates. They analyzed aging trends in the United States, the United Kingdom, France..>> view originalBureau of Meteorology launches weather app to keep up with smartphone-obsessed Australians
Bureau of Meteorology launches weather app to keep up with smartphone-obsessed Australians Updated October 07, 2016 14:46:53 The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has released a new weather app for smartphones, designed to keep up with the growing number of Australians accessing information on their smartphones.Launched at the bureau's Melbourne headquarters on Friday, the app will simplify the information users can already get at BOM's smartphone-enabled website.The BOM Weat..>> view originalCheckup medical column for Oct 7
Sarah McPhee, Lisa RobinsonAustralian Associated PressA weekly round-up of news affecting your health.A GUT FEELINGA world-first study has found post-stroke infections are often caused by the spread of gut bacteria.The research, led by Monash University scientists and published in the Nature Medicine journal, could change the way treatment is managed for stroke patients, including a reduction in the use of 'unnecessary' antibiotics.Head researcher Dr Connie Wong says gut bacteria are kept under ..>> view originalYoung Australians binge drinking as others cut back
Australians are drinking less alcohol, with the number of people abstaining from the booze on the rise, a report says. However, the younger generations continue to drink at risky levels. The 'Trends in alcohol availability, use and treatment' report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Friday, says that 18-to-24-year-olds are the group most likely to report having consumed alcohol at risky levels. Nearly half, or 47 per cent, of all young adults report regularly..>> view originalChiropractor seeks to overturn ban
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