Key Circuit in Genes Key to Stem Cell Production
A new discovery has been knocking at the doors of stem cells. The researchers at IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) have found one of the gene regulation circuits, which would aid in revival of hematopoietic blood cells, i. e. blood tissue stem cells.
State and Federal Minister at Loggerheads over Victoria Health Crisis
The Victorian Health crisis has been acting as a thorn that is nagging the State and Federal health ministers. They have failed to reach an agreement in this state.
Ministers of both the sides perpetuate to blame each other from a long time. This has led to various issues at Victoria, where staff has been reduced and the beds closed.
Experts Recommend HPV Vaccine for Boys
HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccination has always been given to girls of age 12 to 13 years since 2008. But, it has been recommended that boys of the same age group too should be provided with jabs, as per a recent report.
Healthcare Spending to Consume 50% of Government Spending
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A team of analysts at The King's Fund has estimated that the public healthcare spending in the UK, which is currently some 20% of the total spending by the Government, may rise up to 50% by 2060.
Whooping Cough Taking Its Toll on Babies
With the number of whooping cough cases falling a bit in winters, doctors have warned that the cases would increase by the spring. Red signal has already been shown as the complications are rising.
Rise in HIV for Gay Men: HPA
In a research conducted on gay men, it has been revealed that HIV has been significantly increasing for this group. In the latest report by The Health Protection Agency, it has been said that HIV is at its all-time high for gay men as the cases have been increasing in great amount. This has been attributed to unsafe sex.
Charity Warns of Negligence after ‘Mid-Staffs Scandals’
In a hue and cry situation knocking the floor of NHS, patient safety charity has warned the Government to bring changes in administration. After the scandal at Mid-Staffordshire, it says further scandals of the same degree can be laid bare.
Homing Pigeons’ can Hear Infrasound, says Hagstrum
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It seems that finally we have an answer to the mysterious power of the homing pigeons that help them find their homes even after they fly thousands of miles away.
And the answer is coming from Mr. Jon Hagstrum, who since several long years has been studying over birds and their behaviors.
Humans Killed Thylacine, Claims Study
A new study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Adelaide has been claiming that it was humans, who have been responsible for the Tasmanian Tiger or thylacine's demise. Found all over Tasmania prior to the European settlement in the year 1803, the thylacine was known as a unique marsupial.
British Moths Facing Danger of Extinction
A recent report has shed light over a fact that moths are on significant decline in southern Britain. Over a period of 40 years, the species are increasingly disappearing from the night skies and have reduced by some 40%.
Compounds of Beer for Medicine
With already known a few benefits of beer in small amounts, researchers have across that the bitter acids in beer can have very positive impact in treatment of cancer and diabetes.
Regeneration of Cones in Retinas with Zebrafish
University of Alberta researcher Ted Allison has revealed an unknown fact that stem cells from zebrafish could revive damaged cones in retinas and restore eyesight to people.
Journal Public Library of Science reports that stem cells could be used to only replace the cones in its retina. It has strong implications in the field of human eyesight.
Physical Activity Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Precursor Protein: Study
Published in Molecular Psychiatry, a report has claimed that the risk of development of Alzheimer's disease in one can be reduced significantly, if he does physical activity.
AFL Announces, Illegal Drug Testing of Players May Double
The AFL has recently announced that the testing of players for illegal drugs could soon be doubled. The same would be for not more than $200,000, the report uncovers.
It is being believed that Dr. Peter Harcourt, medical officer at AFL, has announced at the drug summit on Wednesday that each club would have to take out $10,000 to raise funds for the move.
Louise Purton Aiming to Increase Stem Cells
A researcher from St Vincent's Institute in Melbourne has now been looking for ways to boost the number of stem cells taken out from umbilical cord blood.
Melbourne Hospital Brings Surgical Theatre with Cutbacks in Surgery
Management at Melbourne Hospital has announced that the brand-new elective theaters would be opened at the hospital. Financial crisis at Melbourne hospital has led to reduction of 800 optional surgeries.
Married Less Prone to Heart Diseases: Study
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In a study at Finland, it has been revealed that the married women are less vulnerable to heart attacks. The research says that the single men had 58% to 66 % of chances to experience a heart attack than married ones. For single women, the results are far better; they are 60-65 % more likely to suffer acute coronary events.
Vegetarians Less Vulnerable to Heart Disease
In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it has been reported that vegetarians have less probability of falling ill and getting hospitalized.
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