Scary reason for drop in life expectancy
FOR the first time since the early 1960s, life expectancy has dropped two years in a row and not for the reason you might think.
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Law Australia needs to change
AUSTRALIA proved it was progressive with same-sex marriage, so now it’s time we abolish another set of outdated laws.
Why you need to eat more tomatoes
IT’S one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among Australians, but a simple change in diet could change that.
Sperm used to deliver drugs
RESEARCHERS have devised a breakthrough method to treat cancer that uses sperm cells as mules to deliver chemotherapy drugs.
Here is what might make you gay
RESEARCH suggests that a phenomenon linked to an event that occurs in the womb increases a man’s likelihood of having a homosexual orientation.
Egyptian mummy diagnosed with cancer
A CAT scan of an ancient Egyptian mummy has given doctors fascinating insight into an illness that still affects us today.
Homosexuality is in your DNA, study says
A NEW study comparing the DNA of homosexual and heterosexual men could prove that sexual orientation is rooted in a person’s biology.
Eating meat makes you anti-feminist
DO YOU think taking a bite out of a juicy buger is making you sexist? A new study certainly thinks so after it linked meat consumption with promoting the patriarchy.
‘Space fever’ could end Mars mission
SPACE is making our astronauts sick. We know about weakened muscles and brittle bones — but scientists are concerned about another condition that could make long space missions impossible.
Why people are getting brutal face tattoos
THERE is a new tattoo craze that prioritises pain over aesthetics, with many clients having their body covered in thick, black lines that are carved into their skin.
‘It’s not an easy decision to die’
VICTORIA is about to become home to Australia’s only legal assisted-dying scheme. So will the state be inundated with terminally-ill patients from all around the country?
Doctor’s heartwrenching ethical dilemma
A DOCTOR treating an unresponsive patient with the words “do not resuscitate” tattooed on his chest had to decide if he would try to save the man’s life. Did he do the right thing?
You shouldn’t buy supplements online
IF YOU get your bodybuilding supplements online, you might want to reconsider your choice following the findings of a concerning new study.
Radical new ‘miracle’ cancer treatment
A RADICAL new immune therapy developed from cases of “miraculous” cancer recovery could be tested on patients as early as next year.
Genetic mutation key to fountain of youth
A SMALL Indiana Amish community might hold the key to the genetic fountain of youth, with members carrying a genetic mutation.
Genes altered inside person in world first
IN A bold experiment that has never been done before, a man has had his genes altered permanently in an attempt to cure a disease.
Bodybuilder at risk from massive biceps
A RUSSIAN bodybuilder has flaunted his 60 centimetre biceps, which he obtained by injecting them with litres of a deadly bulking oil.
27 ways heatwaves can kill you
THE past three years have been the hottest ever recorded, which is bad news given new research suggesting there are 27 ways to die from a heatwave.
Wife touches husband’s face 10 years after death
LILLY Ross lost her husband a decade ago. This is how she describes staring at the face that belonged to her husband 10 years on.
Feeling really stressed? We can tell
A HANDFUL of humble words could betray exactly how stressed you really are. And they’re not the swear words you might expect.
Human brain experiment on animals
REMEMBER the mouse with the human ear on its back? Scientists are now embedding human brain tissue in rodents, prompting new ethical dilemmas.
Woman’s face tattoo only the start
IF YOU find this woman’s face tattoo shocking, wait until you see what body modification work she is currently doing to the rest of her body.
Scary vision for ‘humans 2.0’
HUMANS could live in underwater cities and hack our own biology for super hero abilities, according to a multi-millionaire who wants to put a chip in your head.
Why you can’t change thoughts
HAVE you ever found yourself constantly thinking unwanted thoughts and can’t explain why? Well, now a scientific breakthrough has found an answer.
Why we love to be scared
FROM the good old ghost story to the horrors of Halloween, we seem to love being terrified. But why is that?
Condition causes woman to sweat blood
DOCTORS are struggling to explain a bizarre medical condition that causes woman to sweat blood from her face and hands. Warning: Graphic images.
Yes, you know when you’re dead
ONE of the most mysterious questions in life is what happens when it ends. Scientists have found scary proof of what to expect.
Pill could replace needle for diabetes
SCIENTISTS in England have developed a breakthrough treatment that could change the lives of people with type 2 diabetes.
Mushrooms may treat depression
RESULTS from a recent study suggest that a component found in magic mushrooms can “reset” the brain of someone suffering from depression.
New glue heals wounds in 60 secs
A NEW and injectable ‘stretchy’ glue that eliminates the need for staples or stitches and heals wounds in 60 seconds could save lives, its creators say.
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