Micro-CT Scanning Used to Find What Happens when Insect Undergoes Metamorphosis
As per reports, the scientists from the University of Manchester have recently used micro-CT scanning to find out what happens an insect undergoes metamorphosis.
Fish have Ears, reveals research
As per recent reports, it has been revealed fish do have ears. The finding might astonish many, but it is a truth that fishes indeed have ears.
National Health Insurance to be Released Soon
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi was of the view that everyone has the right to have quality and affordable healthcare. Motsoaledi said that National Health Insurance (NHI) will soon be out for public discussion.
Decline in Strokes Witnessed in Australia
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According to a research carried out by a group of researchers from Adelaide University, it has been revealed that decline in stroke occurrences has been witnessed among Australians.
State Health Minister Launches an Investigation into Pregnant Mother’s Baby’s Death
Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has launched an independent investigation into the death of a pregnant women's baby on Monday after she was repeatedly turned away from a central Queensland hospital. The hospital is also investigating the claims.
Emma Green's baby Waylan died after a week she first went into labor, said baby's grandmother Jane.
Patients Have to Pay More for Doctors’ Visits: Budget 2013
The government has announced its plan to freeze Medicare rebate at 2013 levels until June 30, 2014. This will lead the government to save $664 million. The tax break has been axed by the government to have nearly 800,000 Australians pay over $500 a year.
AFL Reveals Devastating Results of Tests on Players for Illicit Drugs
The AFL must have dreaded to face the media to release the latest batch of numbers for its drug testing. The numbers were not good and some referred it as devastating. CEO Andrew Demetriou could bring himself to unwillingly reveal the truth "disappointing".
A&E Ought to be Altered, Says Hospital's clinical Director
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The government has been criticized by a senior doctor, in charge of one of the Northern Ireland's busiest A&E units. He has disapproved the current approach of the officials towards emergency care.
Cancer Patients not Happy with level of Care at Hospital
As per a novel survey carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support, patients are not happy with the services provided to them in hospital.
1 Million Children to be targeted for MMR Jab in National Campaign
A national-level campaign in order to raise the level of protection provided against measles is going to take place. One of the main aims of the campaign will be to target those one million children who had missed the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) jabs some 10 years back.
Dengue Cases Triple in Comparison to 2012
As per recent reports, it has been revealed that the number of dengue fever cases has increased three-fold among people returning from England, Wales and Northern Ireland in comparison to last year.
No Link Between Hysterectomy and Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Women; Study Reveals
According to researchers, any woman who experiences hysterectomy, no matter with or without the amputation of ovaries at a young age; is certainly not at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Saudi Arabia Under the Influence of Coronavirus Outbreak
There seems to be a severe outbreak of coronavirus in Saudi Arabia. As per the report produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, due to some recent strains of this virus, one man had died and two others are critically ill.
According to WHO, other than these there are four more laboratory-confirmed cases of this infection, the novel coronavirus (NCoV).
The Latest Treatment for EGFR Mutation in Lung Cancer Patients: Tarceva Tablets
Now people suffering from metastatic non-small cell lung cancer can live longer, without further deterioration of disease with the help of a tablet. Yes, Tarceva tablets have been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, to be used as early treatment for such people.
Novel Specie of pit-viper Found
Novel specie of pit-viper has been found, whose description has been provided in the journal ZooKeys. The specie, which has been named as Bothriechis guifarroi was found in the cloud forest of Honduras.
2 Alaskan Volcanoes Placed on Second-Highest Alert Levels
As per recent reports, authorities concerned have placed the second-highest alert levels as lava started flowing from two Alaskan volcanoes.
The volcanoes, which are known as Pavlof and Cleveland are present in the Aleutian Island range, can explode with or without giving any warning. This is the reason that they have been placed on the alerts.
Small Changes can Bring Big Difference in Obesity Levels
In past few years, one of the most common problems that a number of countries have been talking about is obesity. It would not be wrong to consider obesity as modern epidemic.
Combination of 2 Drugs to treat osteoporosis Derived Better Results
According to a US research, it has been found that if two drugs are given in combination to treat osteoporosis then they will be able to provide better results.
People having Family Members with Type 1 Diabetes at Increased risk of Disease
It has been found that if a person is having family members living with Type 1 diabetes then his chances of developing the condition get increased significantly.
Canadian Astronaut Hadfield Returns to Earth
After staying five months at the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has returned to Earth. During his space mission, Hadfield without a doubt has become a global star.