Recently, a new magic pill - a tablet has been developed for people with type 2 diabetes with an aim to lower blood glucose levels, without having the side effects of the usual medications.
A flu vaccination ban for kids has been lifted for two flu vaccines, Vaxigrip and Influvac, following a series of adverse reactions from the influenza immunization earlier this year.
Huntington's disease is an incurable genetic disease that is trademarked by a steady decline in motor functions, and the degradation and death of cells in the brain. While the real cause of the disease has escaped scientists for a while now, new findings reveal that the build-up of mutant protein called huntingtin is the culprit.
Japan's Nomura Holdings Inc and Australia's Macquarie painted a bleak picture of Asia's investment banking industry, citing a dearth of deals and frail markets.
Asian stocks sagged on Friday as worries U.S. growth data may surprise on the downside and downbeat comments from a Federal Reserve official gave investors reason to book profits from a steady rally this month.
The Australian Dollar has opened around USD0.9000 this morning after trending higher in the early part of the European session.
Medicare aimed at helping half a million Australians on the waiting list for more than two years because they could not afford the high cost of private dental treatment.
Mining firm Minerals and Metals Group and the Tasmanian Department of Health & Human Services told Rosebery residents Thursday that results of MMG's extensive soil, dust and water tests in the Tasmanian town, including blood tests on locals, found no evidence that heavy metals have harmed the community's population.
Platinum supply is set to suffer setbacks in the coming months with two major producers facing problems in South Africa.
The Australian dollar has opened lower this morning following a bout of risk aversion trading overnight.
The Australian Dollar has opened little changed and is still starts with a 9 as global markets seem to be becoming cautiously optimistic about the economy in the latter half of calendar 2010.
A total 16 patients with abnormal heart rhythm have been treated at the Flinders Private Hospital via remote control surgery.
More than 80 percent of the 532 French winemakers surveyed by online marketing company mysocialwinery.com said they did not blog or use Facebook, Twitter or other websites that allow consumers to comment, recommend, track or question wine producers.
Major diversified miners are due to post surging first half results after a strong rebound in prices with demand driven by China and India.
CIT Group , the commercial lender that last year emerged from bankruptcy, on Tuesday reported a quarterly profit that dwarfed analysts' estimates.
With the diamond flow becoming tight in global markets, Surat's diamond polishing units are now awaiting roughs from Zimbabwe, which recently got a reprieve from the KP scheme, which allowed the country to sell a portion of its diamond stocks.
Long-distance commuting is still the norm in spite of progress in flexible working practices, finds global workplace solutions provider Regus.
Overnight we saw the AUD break through USD0.9000 and this morning it is currently trading comfortably above this level.
The Australia Dollar has opened up in the mid 0.8900's after another modestly strong showing from US and European equity markets on Friday.
The AUD has opened up over USD0.8900 this morning after a surprisingly strong night offshore last night.
An Australian scientist who invented the flight data recorder famously known as the black box to help investigate aircraft accidents has died at the age of 85, defense officials said on Wednesday.
AXA Asia Pacific , target of an $11.5 billion takeover battle, flagged a 5.7 percent rise in first-half operating earnings, shy of market expectations, as its Hong Kong operations were hurt by currency movements.
