You’re never too old to be an organ donor
A RANGE of myths are preventing Australians from becoming organ and tissue donors.
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Researchers identify motor neurone genes
AUSTRALIAN researcher have identified gene variants that are “promising candidates” for playing a role in the development of motor neurone disease.
Public tops private for after birth care
WOMEN giving birth in private hospitals are “disadvantaged” when it comes to follow-up health care, expert says.
Homeopathy doesn’t work: NHMRC
THERE is no good quality evidence to support the claim that homeopathy works better than a placebo, scientists say.
Print-at-home glucose tests for diabetics
AUSTRALIAN researchers have printed out saliva-based glucose tests for diabetics that in two to three years might replace finger-prick blood tests.
Dancing into a new century
AUSTRALIA’S oldest working dancer and choreographer prepares to star in her new work.
Steve Waugh raises rare disease awareness
RENEE Eliades has a rare disease, a form of dwarfism, and says the Steve Waugh Foundation has been a “huge help” in living her life.
Home-based kit tests for genetic faults
A KIT for would-be parents to test for genetic faults that could be passed on to a child is now being sold online.
Anger increases heart attack risk
WE’VE seen it it films and now science has comfirmed it – bursts of intense anger can increase you chance of having a heart attack.
Checkup for Friday, February 20
A WEEKLY round-up of news affecting your health.
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