Why can’t we decide when it’s time to die?
We need to find a way to extend euthanasia to the frailed aged who are not necessarily sick, and to people with dementia.
Medical
Dementia crisis guide for first responders
In the wake of the horrific death of 95 year-old nursing home resident Clare Nowland, Tasered by police, all first responders across the nation are being offered specialist training in how to deal with people with dementia.
How to stop disease before it takes hold
Nanotechnology will teach younger bodies to detect illnesses such as cancer, Parkinsons, heart disease and Alzheimers years before patients ever notice symptoms.
New hope for breast cancer patients
An Australian discovery may hold the key to saving the lives of women with untreatable breast cancer after identifying a crucial molecular process that results in thousands becoming resistant to treatment.
Aussie gun’s health battle reveal
His rise through the Australian cricket ranks has been rapid and Cameron Green has revealed he’s done it all with a serious health issue.
‘Disturbing’ footage lodged in AFL class action
A new statement of claim in court case against AFL has detailed sickening knockouts suffered by its lead plaintiff.
Is this seriously a treatment for diabetes?
The endorsement of a popular brand of meal replacement shakes by a peak health body has exposed ‘deeply disturbing’ links to a multi-national food company.
Silent epidemic ravages nation’s poorest citizens
Becoming an amputee at 44 was not the life Eric Fanene ever imagined. But the creep of this disease is often silent. He is one of many thousands of Australians falling through the gaps of our health system.
14 secrets for a healthy heart
Scientists now say that optimum cardiovascular function is crucial for every aspect of health — even brain function — at every stage of life.
Seven ways to boost your brain
The bigger your cognitive reserve the more resilient your mind will be. Here’s the heads up on how to build it.
‘Useless’ coronary stents cost millions
A landmark study showing that one in five coronary stents implanted in the US were unnecessary and unsafe has fuelled concerns in Australia.
Frozen eggs ‘as good as fresh’
As more women than ever choose to freeze their eggs, advances in IVF techniques mean survival and fertility rates match those of fresh eggs.
How not to get a long cold – what the experts do
The bad news is that coughs and sneezes are lingering longer – but you can avoid them. Start with vitamin D and a hot drink
I wish I knew this before I plummeted into menopause
For some unlucky souls, the blood, sweat and tears can last more than a decade. We’re rarely told how the experience is hardly noticeable for some, and life-derailing for others.
CSL’s ‘super flu jab’ gets a shot in the arm
Australia’s biggest health company has revealed its flu shot is 15pc more effective than conventional ones. But don’t expect the government to pay for it.
Pig-to-human transplant success
The family of a 50-year-old man who was declared brain dead allowed researchers to implant kidneys from a genetically modified pig to restore kidney function.
Footballers’ dementia list skyrockets
Rugby league immortal Wally Lewis is the latest star on growing list of star footballers battling early on-set dementia because of head knocks.
Covid cover-up: how the science was silenced
Anthony Fauci deliberately downplayed suspicions from scientists that Covid-19 came from a lab to protect his reputation and deflect from risky research his agency had funded, his boss says.
How scientists covered up Covid-19 lab leak evidence
The Central Intelligence Agency has concluded the deadly Covid pandemic most likely arose from a laboratory leak, lending credibility to a view that has been the focus of debate for years.
‘F—, this is bad’: scientists’ Covid origin panic revealed
Frantic emails and Slack messages reveal how alarm turned to suspicion — and then spin — among scientists scrambling to understand Covid-19’s origin.
A ‘second glass ceiling’ is holding women back in their careers
Women want to see other women in leadership roles. A common but taboo health issue is blocking their access to these important workplace mentors.
‘I went to the cliff face heaps of times’
NRL hero Robbie O’Davis, a dual Knights premiership hero who claimed the Clive Churchill Medal in 1997, says the noise in his head became too much.
Experts question head-knock impact
The NRL’s concussion advisers Associate Professor Andrew Gardner and Professor Chris Levi say more research must be done to determine if head knocks and dementia are linked.
Nine rules to fix your health and reduce stress
Fluctuating hormones, weight gain and flagging libido are among the many causes of midlife stress but there are steps you can take to lessen its impact — and it starts with an avocado…
Agony of endo: Seebohm’s secret Olympic hell
Australian swimming legend Emily Seebohm’s battles with endometriosis significantly impacted her at the 2016 Olympics, yet the swimming great almost missed the event completely.
‘Future of cancer treatment’ has just been approved
Australian scientists pioneer a new type of therapy, which re-engineers a patient’s own T-cells, that could result in 80 per cent of cancers being curable.
New treatments a breath away
Vaccines, chemotherapy are among medicines that could be delivered through the lungs; ‘We’re pushing the boundaries of delivery’.
How to find out if you’re at risk of dementia
The reasons why some people develop dementia and others live to an old age with no cognitive decline have begun to be much better understood | CHECK YOUR RISK
Genetic link to mental illness found
A genetic association with severe psychiatric disorders could lead to advancements in antipsychotic treatments.
Sex? I’m over it
I’m ready for the freedom of a post-sex life and a new way to co-exist in my marriage. Greedy, I know.
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