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Exercise May Bring Improvement in Fibromyalgia Condition

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:42

People diagnosed with fibromyalgia continue exercising for one to two weeks but then leave the same as they think that exercise has been aggravating their pain. But a novel research has come up with a different version.

Queensland Govt. Announces about Novel Influenza Detection Test for Humans

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:40

Though the new avian influenza H7N9 has been detected in Eastern China and Taiwan, the Queensland government has taken up challenge to keep the influenza at bay from Australia.

Allergies found to Increase Severity and Repeated Attacks of Allergies among COPD Patients

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:37

As per a recent research, it has been revealed that allergies like hay fever can increase severity and repeated attacks of respiratory problems among people down with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Marijuana Poses Reduced Risk of Bladder Cancer than Cigarettes

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:26

For a long time now, debate is going on that marijuana should be legalized for medical purposes. Recently, a research has been carried out, which has strengthened the reasons that smoking pot should be made available for medical reasons.

American Cancer Society Organizes 4th Annual Relay for Life

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:23

In order to give a tough fight to cancer, hundreds of people gathered in Bonnel Field at James Caldwell High School. The event, which was organized on Friday, was held by the American Cancer Society.

Novel Coronavirus took 18 Lives Yet in Various Countries throughout World

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:33

Health officials of various countries have confirmed some cases of new virus which have caused 18 deaths yet. The virus is similar to SARS virus which came as an outbreak in 2003. According to World Health Organisation
(WHO) this new virus known as novel coronavirus (NCoV) is a communicable disease which gets transmitted between people sitting in close contact.

Asthma Creates Reading Problem for School Going Children

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:29

According to a research carried out by a group of researchers from the University of Canterbury, it has been revealed that kids diagnosed with asthma face problems when they have to learn to read in comparison to normal children.

Kava Found Effective in Treating Anxiety

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:21

Anxiety is said to be the most common psychological problem in Australia. According to the Bureau of Statistics, it affects 14 % of Australian population.

In order to find cure for the same, a group of researchers from the University of Melbourne have carried out a research. As per which, the South Pacific kava plant could act as an effective treatment for anxiety.

State's Top most Researchers Issued Warnings about the Un-regulated Tree Clearing

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:05

More than 20 of the leading scientists said that the Queensland Government's wind-back of tree clearing laws is expected to penetratingly hike up the bulldozing.

They stated that even under the present laws, the province of Queensland clears more vegetation than any other states in the nation.

Global Warming to Destroy the Habitats of Plants and Animals by 2080

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:14

According to a climate study on Sunday, global warming will destroy the habitats of almost half of the plants and a third of the animals by 2080. The human induced climate change has become a growing worry to extinct many plant and animal species from the planet.

Commander Chris Hadfield Returns to Earth from ISS

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:09

The stay of Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield, on International Space Station has come to an end as he is returning to Earth on Monday. He is undoubtedly been the most delighting space enthusiasts for months.

Midwives Take up Discussion with Government to Give them Private Hospital Access

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:11

Midwives in Tasmania urged the state government to give them the rights to help patients in public hospitals as well. Midwife Jo Durdin said visiting rights are not available for the private practitioners in Tasmania.

Family Day Care Network Attempts to Set New Guinness World Record

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:08

Mount Alexander Family Day Care took part in the world record challenge to set a new Guinness World Record in honor of Family Day Care Week.

Many family day care service providers in the Family Day Care Australia's network attempted to create the largest collage of cut-out hand prints.

Queenslander Requires More Funding for Mental Health Problems

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:04

Queensland's Rural Woman of the Year has said that she is expecting the Federal Government to restore funding for regional mental health services in tomorrow's Federal Budget.

WHO Says New Coronavirus is Communicable among Humans

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 08:27

Statements made by the World Health Organization reveal that it appears as if the novel coronavirus (NCoV) can be transmitted between people who are in close contact.

This statement was followed by declarations made by a French minister about the impact of the virus on a second man, which is clearly considered as a case of human-to-human transmission.

Doctors Being Replaced by Nurses at Night GP service

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 08:24

As per claims, an out-of-hours GP service is letting senior nurses take over patients' cases during the hours when doctors cannot be recruited to work in shifts. The GP service concerned covers 250,000 patients.

The firm in questions is Harmoni. It was claimed that the firm employs senior nurses to work for an eight-hour overnight shifts. This shift covers an area of up to 150 square miles.

Health Minister Soubry Announces £10m funding to Solve Problems of Homeless People

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 08:20

There are a number of charities that work with the NHS and local authorities to help homeless people when they are discharged from hospitals. It has been seen that these people often get discharged even when their problem has not been completely addressed.

Canada to have National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day on May 11

Sat, 05/11/2013 - 12:42

As per recent reports, it has been revealed that Public Safety Canada has been asking Canadians to take part in National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day.

Public Safety Canada has urged Canadians to come to designated places on May 11 and dispose off unwanted drugs and unused prescription drugs, so that these drugs do not fall in the wrong hands.

Alberta Government Expands Tick Surveillance Program

Sat, 05/11/2013 - 12:39

The Alberta government has recently expanded its tick surveillance program for Lyme disease testing. It urges individuals to submit ticks they find to the nearest participating environmental public health office.

Gluten-Free Food Essential for Celiac Disease

Sat, 05/11/2013 - 12:37

An accurate diagnosis and proper diet are essential to ensure good health of people with celiac disease. Celiac disease is intolerance to the protein gluten. It is found in wheat, barley and rye.