Otaga University: Government Should Increase Taxes on Alcohol and Fatty Food
Scientists at Otago University released a study showing that the best way to induce a rise in the public's health and a drop in the costs is to increase taxes on alcohol and fatty food while shifting to cheaper alternative in the field of heart medications.
84% Increase In NZ Aged Care Service
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Grant Thornton International, a global organization of accounting and consulting, published a new report today showing that the needs of the senior adults, aging 65 years old and above, would increase by 84% within the next 15 years.
Radiographers’ Strike Went Smooth
Opposite to what was expected, it was a `quiet' strike. Yesterday, 800 of the radiation technologists and the lab specialists who work in public hospitals went on a strike. They replied on the decision of the District Health Board to cut costs through job layoffs, by a series of industrial actions, which took place throughout the last month.
Researchers Map 90% of Turkey’s Genome Sequence
On Tuesday, a thorough genome sequence of the domesticated turkey, which is one of the chief sources of meat in the US, has been released by an international group of researchers.
Study: Hair May Strongly Help at Predicting Heart Attacks Well in Advance
A research in Canada has stated in the journal Stress that high levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, that is present in hair, could efficiently help at predicting whether a person is going to suffer heart attack, and that too, months in advance.
Ghostwriters Were Employed To Promote Hormone Therapy by Wyeth: U.S. Researchers
Tuesday saw researchers from the United States of America saying that drug manufacturer Wyeth brought in ghostwriters in order to promote the advantages and downplay the disadvantages of hormone replacement therapy in a number of articles that are published in medical periodicals.
Depression Can Be Kept At Bay with Ingredient of ‘Magic Mushrooms’: Researchers
On Monday, it was reported by the researchers of Los Angeles that an active ingredient in the `magic mushrooms' has the ability to reduce depression and anxiety in cancer patients.
The ingredient, psilocybin, which is a tarnished psychedelic drug, is found in mushrooms that help in keeping at bay conditions of anxiety, depression and mood swings in the cancer patients.
Royston Tan to Direct Film on Dementia for HPB Campaign
The latest reports confirm that the eminent Singapore Director, Royston Tan has been chosen by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) to direct a film on dementia. The film is believed to be a short film, which would raise awareness about dementia and it would also aim to reduce the taboo attached to the dreadful condition.
More Study Required to Establish the Efficacy of Anti-Histamine and Anti-Vomiting Drugs
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A study on morning sickness has been done by Cochrane researchers at the Dublin City University in Ireland. The researchers did a methodical review of therapies done in nausea, morning sickness, and other pregnancy related symptoms. They found that the therapies were not ‘safe and effective’.
ME Patients Say Disease Starts with an Infection
According to the researchers at the University of Dundee, children who suffer from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) have abnormalities in their white blood cells and also develop some kind of infection.
Funds for Cancer Patients to be Raised on World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
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World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is being held on the 24th of September this year. And McMiilan Cancer Support has asked for help from all corners of the society to help in raising funds by drinking a coffee on the morning of that day.
Orlando Reports State’s First West Nile Death of the Year
Orlando today reported state's foremost West Nile casualty for the year.
A man in his early 80s, who dwelled in the eastern region of Orange County, gave in recently, after suffering from mosquito-borne infectivity, as informed by the health officers in the county. However, they did not inform about the precise date, which is only to protect the deceased's privacy.
Medical Groups’ Report Card Issued by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports that rates items from cars and toasters has released the report card of medical groups that perform heart bypass surgical operations.
In a majority of regions, doctors' ratings based on data are not available to patients. Just a few states, which also include New York, offer the information.
Caged Chicken Are Suffering, Said Animal Welfare Groups
In more than one state, farmers and egg producers received a statement warning them from using small cages for hens. Although not confirmed yet, the 550 million eggs, which were reported to have been contaminated with salmonella, came from hens that were crammed in a hen house. This hen house was a "battery cages".
Greater Chunk of Healthcare Cost Shifts from Employers to Employees
A new survey has revealed that as greater share of healthcare costs has been shifted to the workers from the business owners, so the workers are required to pay 14% more for their employer-sponsored plans as compared to last year.
A Family Expresses its Gratitude to the Macmillan Cancer Support
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Macmillan Cancer Support has always proved itself as the best when it comes to helping people suffering from cancer. This time, two members of a family paid their gratitude to Macmillan Cancer Support, as they got the charity from this group in their hour of need.
Cockroaches’ Brains Can Give a New Antibiotic
A research study conducted by the scientists from the University of Nottingham has found some strong antibiotic properties in the brains of cockroaches and locusts. Therefore, these can now be very useful in the field of medicine.
Methamphetamine Users on Rise in New Zealand
It has been found that more and more people in New Zealand are falling prey to the fatal and highly addictive drug known as methamphetamine, which is also known as P among users.
Importance of Early Warning Signs Related to Dementia to be Showcased
People suffering from dementia can follow a comfortable life, only if family members and people related to the person are able to identify the early symptoms of the deadly disease.
NHS Nurses to be in Bolton for Free BP Tests
People residing in Bolton would be provided the opportunity to be screened for blood pressure free of cost. People, who are usually unaware that they have the condition of high blood pressure, face the risk of a heart attack, kidney failure and a stroke.
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