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New Study: Body Fat Turns Out Valuable

It frequently happens in science that what you throw away turns out to be most valuable. It happened to Deepak Nagrath, but not for long.

Early child-parent attachment affects behavior, especially for boys

The quality of the relationship between children and their parents is important to children's development, but past research on the link between attachment and development has been inconsistent. Now a new analysis concludes that children, especially boys, who are insecurely attached to their mothers in the early years have more behavior problems later in childhood.

“Grey’s Anatomy” tv drama “rife” with bioethical issues

New study sets the stage for debate over the use of popular programs to prompt classroom discussions among medical and nursing students

Bananas Inhibit AIDS Virus?

Scientists have found a special protein in the banana that could help to prevent HIV infections during sexual intercourse. They hope this may open the door to new and cheaper treatments to prevent the spread of AIDS.

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Ingredient in curry slows liver disease, study says

Scientists have revealed that curcumin, a major component in turmeric helps to treat liver damage. Curcumin is also useful in treating jaundice and blemishes.

Health problems among older users of cannabis increase ten-fold

A ten-fold increase in hospital treatments for cannabis poisoning or dependence among people in their 30s and 30s suggests the habit has detrimental health consequences for hard-core long term users.

Australian of the year, Patrick McGorry appeals for mental health reform

Patrick McGorry, Australian of the Year will appeal for mental health to be included in the federal government's health reforms in national television commercials to be aired this weekend.

Vintage items calm dementia patients

Vintage things have helped dementia patients to improve their sense of wellbeing.

Total ban for high levels of trans fat

food manufacturers with high levels of trans fats shall have a total national ban

Attacks in nursing homes increased as aged care profits dropped

Aged care profits dropped while nursing home assaults increased.

Pregnancy benefits breast cancer survivors

According to research presented at the European Breast Cancer conference held in Barcelona, Spain from March 24 to 27, women who become pregnant after surviving breast cancer may actually improve their survival odds, but women with a postpartum diagnosis of breast cancer have increased mortality in comparison to other women diagnosed with the disease.

Cancer patients undergoing mastectomies don’t get increased survival rate

Cancer victims who have a breast removed do not necessarily live longer, a new study concluded. Researchers said some patients with breast cancer appear to live just as long whether they choose treatment preserving their breast or have mastectomy.

The Equipment-Free Workout: No Equipment, No worries

Stuck at home or really just don't feel like hitting the gym or health club? Well, some of the simplest and most beneficial workouts can be done with no exercise equipment whatsoever.

Healthcare changes head to Obama for signature

(Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday formally signed and sent to President Barack Obama the final installment of landmark healthcare overhaul legislation.

When will migraine strike? Most don't know

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most migraine sufferers have no idea when their next headache will strike, according to a survey of 900 people with the painful headaches.

Swine flu virus not so new, study finds

(Reuters) - The H1N1 swine flu virus may have been new to humanity in many ways but in one key feature its closest relative was the 1918 pandemic virus, researchers reported on Wednesday.

A healthy diet may trim breast cancer risk

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A woman may not be able to change her family history of breast cancer, but she can typically control what she eats and drinks. And consuming more vegetables and whole grains -- and less alcohol -- just might trim her chances of getting the disease, according to an analysis of published studies.

Study: Workplace makes People Fat

In their study they found that 72 to 75 percent of the employees were overweight or obese. Most of the study volunteers were middle-aged, white, married, highly educated (college degree or more), relatively well-paid (earning more than $60,000 a year), with an average of almost 22 years at the company.

New study: Breast Cancer Survivors can have Babies

In a meta-analysis of 14 trials, presented today (Friday) at the seventh European Breast Cancer Conference, researchers from Belgium and Italy found that, not only was pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors, but, in fact, it could improve their chances of survival.

'A-maize-ing' discovery could lead to higher corn yields for food, feed and fuel

Scientists may have made an a-maize-ing discovery that could lead to higher corn yields in the United States.

Matters of the Heart for Bullies

Bullying is common in classrooms around the world: About 15 percent of children are victimized, leading to depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other negative outcomes. What's driving bullies to behave the way they do?

Future Tires made from sugar?

Motorists will be driving on the world's first green tires within the next five years, scientists predicted here today, thanks to a revolutionary new technology that produces a key tire ingredient from renewable feedstocks rather than petroleum-derived feedstocks.

Role of Parents on Teenagers’ Materialism

Today's adolescents have been characterized as the most materialistic generation in history: a brand-oriented and consumer-involved group who derive self-worth from owning luxury handbags and the latest technology devices.

Jayant Patel Trial: Patient Mervyn Morris received 24/7 care

A patient allegedly killed by Dr Jayant Patel received round-the-clock continuous care following an operation at the Bundaberg Base hospital, a court has heard.

Indigenous health to be boosted by new facility

A new facility in Alice Springs will help decrease the rate of chronic illness in Aboriginal communities, says the minister for Rural and Indigenous Health.

'Anti-myopic lens' development led by Australia

In a global significant breakthrough, Australia has led the development of a new lens that can slow a short-sighted person's rate of vision deterioration and aid them to see.

Australian cancer patients miss benefits of chemotherapy

Only one in five Australians diagnosed with cancer receive chemotherapy even thought half of all cancer sufferers are likely to benefit from it.

Shortage of doctors: Australia remains over-reliant on overseas-trained GPs

More overseas-trained doctors are being used to fill the gaps in the health system, in an effort to sustain Australia's doctor-to-population ratio, in which the federal government fast-tracking Medicare provider numbers to 4831 new residents last year.

Gene test helps select breast cancer chemotherapy

(Reuters) - Scientists have found a new and simple way to identify breast cancer patients who are likely to respond well to treatment with a common class of chemotherapy drugs, and predict who is unlikely to see any benefit.

Farming reform needed to end hunger without obesity

(Reuters) - Agriculture needs revolutionary change to confront threats such as global warming and end hunger in developing nations without adding to the ranks of the obese, an international study showed on Thursday.

Healthcare costs burden more Americans: study

(Reuters) - A growing number of Americans spend more than 10 percent of their income on out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare services and insurance, according to a study published on Thursday.

Busy hospitals have lower death rates: study

Want to survive a heart attack, heart failure or pneumonia? Go to a busy hospital.

Michael Jackson's doctor faces license suspension

California's attorney general asked a court on Tuesday to bar Michael Jackson's former doctor, Conrad Murray, from practicing medicine while he faces charges in connection with the pop star's death.

New Measure on Workaholic

The results, published in the Spanish journal Psicothema, not only confirm the bifactorial structure of workaholism, in other words its two dimensions, but also relate the results with psychosocial wellbeing (perceived health and happiness), in order to highlight the negative features of addiction to work in Spain.

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