EVERYTHING you need to know amid fears virus polio is spreading
Can I take the polio vaccine if I missed out as a child? What are the virus’ symptoms? How many people are infected in the UK? EVERYTHING you need to know amid fears paralysis-causing virus is spreading Officials found traces…
Read MoreMental health services underused in aged care
Fewer than 3% of people with mental health conditions living in Australian residential aged care facilities accessed government-subsidized mental health services, a new analysis from Flinders University and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has found, with…
Read MoreHigh cholesterol: The exercise shown to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol within weeks – research
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Read MorePensioner in horror mauling by ‘pit bull-type’ dog had scalp torn apart
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Read MoreWoman with cancer had to keep it hidden from her community – ‘I had to live a double life’
Anglee discovered she had stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma in October last year, after going to the doctor about heart palpitations and chest pain – although she was “not taken seriously” at first. Since then she has undergone chemotherapy, causing her…
Read MoreTeam Stylist share their favourite running tracks for some extra motivation
The music you’re listening to can make or break your run. So we asked Team Stylist to share their favourite running songs to keep you motivated. If there’s one thing that almost everyone struggles with when it comes to running…
Read MoreScientists unravel genetic mystery of rare neurodevelopmental disorder, provide definitive diagnoses to 21 families worldwide
A collaborative team of scientists led by Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine has discovered 15 additional genetic mutations in the KCNK9 gene that cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome. Symptoms of the disorder range from speech and motor impairment to behavioral…
Read MoreMilk Allergy Frequently Overdiagnosed
Many infants in some countries are misdiagnosed with allergy to cow, sheep, or goat milk, and they’re prescribed specialized formulas they don’t need, according to a consensus study. “Milk allergy overdiagnosis is common in some regions and can potentially harm mothers…
Read MoreResearch offers new insights into how the brain interprets motion during self-motion
Imagine you're sitting on a train. You look out the window and see another train on an adjacent track that appears to be moving. But, has your train stopped while the other train is moving, or are you moving while…
Read MoreScientists discover 15 additional genetic mutations linked to KCNK9 imprinting syndrome
A collaborative team of scientists led by Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has discovered 15 additional genetic mutations in the KCNK9 gene that cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome. Symptoms of the disorder range from speech and motor impairment to behavioral…
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