Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Scientists Close In On 'Holy Grail' Of Breast Cancer Treatment and other top stories.

  • Scientists Close In On 'Holy Grail' Of Breast Cancer Treatment

    Scientists Close In On 'Holy Grail' Of Breast Cancer Treatment
    There are millions of women around the world who are susceptible to breast cancer. In 2011 alone, more than 508,000 women died from breast cancer worldwide. But there is good news from Australia, where a medical research team has found that women who stand a high risk of getting breast cancer can benefit from a drug that is usually prescribed to treat osteoporosis, a condition in which the bones become fragile as a result of tissue loss. In a latest discovery, Scientists in Australia have found..
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  • You need to rethink that trip to Bali

    You need to rethink that trip to Bali
    Australians warned of Zika risk in Bali0:27DFAT is warning travellers of 'sporadic transmission' of the Zika virus in Indonesia. Bali is a great getaway, but be careful. Picture: Agung Parameswara/Getty ImagesRobyn IronsideNews Corp Australia NetworkAUSTRALIA’S favourite overseas holiday destination has been added to the list of countries plagued by Zika virus, in what could be a huge blow for the Bali honey and babymoon industry.Travel advice issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Tra..
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  • More fibre could prevent allergies: study

    More fibre could prevent allergies: study
    More fibre could prevent allergies: studyA lack of fibre in our diets may be causing the deadly rise in allergies, say Australian researchers.A new Monash University-led study, published in the journal Cell Reports, found mice allergic to peanuts were protected against the allergy when fed a high-fibre diet.The Melbourne-based researchers suggest that a simple bowl of bran and some dried apricots in the morning could prevent allergies.Eating a high-fibre diet changes bacteria in the gut to prote..
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  • Helping the elderly avoid abuse

    Helping the elderly avoid abuse
    With 24,545 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elders in North Carolina last year, the South Iredell Senior Center is working to help people spot elder abuse and know where to report it. As part of Vulnerable and Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the center teamed with Genesis Health Care for a free educational workshop about the problem. Mooresville Police Lt. Scott Speagle spoke at the event, sharing helpful information and tips to not only increase awareness of the abuse, but help res..
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  • How this woman lost 76kg and 'two stomachs'

    How this woman lost 76kg and 'two stomachs'
    Sheryl was so overweight she couldn’t fit into plus-size women’s clothing and had to wear mens 5XL T-shirts.AN OBESE woman who could only fit into men’s 5XL tops looks unrecognisable after losing 76kg and excess skin that gave her “two stomachs”.Sheryl Brown, 44, from Mansfield in Victoria, Australia, weighed a whopping 142kg after eating sugary snacks, eight Weetbix and two pieces of vegemite toast in one sitting.She couldn’t fit into any clothing for plus-size ladies, and as a last resort she ..
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  • Scientists uncover five new genetic causes of bowel cancer - News

    Scientists uncover five new genetic causes of bowel cancer - News
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  • Families raise concerns about 'culture of cover-ups' in disability group homes

    Families raise concerns about 'culture of cover-ups' in disability group homes
    Families raise concerns about 'culture of cover-ups' in disability group homes Updated June 22, 2016 15:14:01 Parents of disabled people in group homes say they are concerned a culture of covering up serious incidents and avoiding police scrutiny pervades the sector. Key points:Families want major parties to commit to reforms before the electionThere are concerns changes to the sector will not roll over with the NDISGreens say the scale of abuse is much bigger than ant..
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  • A Newcastle doctor and Newcastle Private Hospital were responsible for a patient's death in 2008, a court has found

    A Newcastle doctor and Newcastle Private Hospital were responsible for a patient's death in 2008, a court has found
    Newcastle Private Hospital. Photo: Fiona Morris Colleen Stefanyszyn, of the Newcastle suburb Merewether, vomited faecal material for several days before her death following surgery at Newcastle Private Hospital in December, 2008.It was "the worst red flag that a surgeon would see", a medical expert said during a NSW Supreme Court hearing that resulted in negligence findings against her gynaecologist and the hospital, and the possibility of contempt action aga..
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  • Melbourne neurosurgeon stabbed at public hospital says security measures still inadequate

    Melbourne neurosurgeon stabbed at public hospital says security measures still inadequate
    Melbourne neurosurgeon stabbed at public hospital says security measures still inadequate Posted June 22, 2016 19:19:07 A Melbourne neurosurgeon is disappointed security measures have not been stepped up at public hospitals since he was almost stabbed to death by a delusional patient.Kareem Al-Salami, 49, attacked Dr Michael Wong as he arrived for work at the Western General Hospital in Footscray in February 2014.Hospital staff and patients intervened as Dr Wong screa..
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  • Election 2016: Farmers and processors angry about Greens' sugar tax plan

    Election 2016: Farmers and processors angry about Greens' sugar tax plan
    Election 2016: Farmers and processors angry about Greens' sugar tax plan Posted June 22, 2016 18:03:15 An alliance of farmers and processors has labelled the Greens' proposal for a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks as an attack on regional jobs.The Greens argued the tax would raise $500 million a year to spend on health measures to curb the obesity epidemic in Australia.Greens leader Richard di Natale said action needs to be taken to cut Australian's sugar intake."We'v..
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