Why it's time for a re-think on flu vaccination

Nov 18, 2016 16:00 pm UTC| Health

I recently had my annual flu shot. Along with all the others whove received it, Ill be hoping that it does the job of preventing me catching flu this winter or at least reducing the severity of the disease if I do get it....

As we all live longer, the world needs a health system revolution to cope with ageing patients

Nov 18, 2016 15:07 pm UTC| Health

All over the world, people are living longer. A large part of this is due to improved treatment for illness; we can see this in the reduction in death rates from cardiovascular disease and the 32% reduction in mortality...

Ritalin, helpful for many with ADHD but dangerous if abused by those without it

Nov 18, 2016 09:37 am UTC| Health

Ritalin is the most common brand name for methylphenidate, a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Pharmaceutical company Novartis owns the name Ritalin, but methylphenidate is...

Younger First-Time Mothers Die Sooner Than Older Counterpart, Study Says

Nov 18, 2016 06:24 am UTC| Health Life

Conventional wisdom dictates that the older a woman gets, the more danger they face when giving birth for the first time. For a while now, medical doctors have had this opinion as well, which is why women are often...

Discount chemists are cheapening the quality of pharmacy along with the price

Nov 17, 2016 23:26 pm UTC| Health

Every day, more discount pharmacy stores and chains are opening and assaulting health-care consumers with the we are cheaper message. But is price the best way to achieve positive health-care outcomes? Community...

New Research On Marijuana Effects On Brain, Could Help Fight Substance Abuse

Nov 17, 2016 09:54 am UTC| Health

Even with several U.S. states already legalizing marijuana in varying levels, there is still much debate about the supposed dangers and effects of cannabis. New research has yielded some interesting results pertaining to...

How to recognise a stroke and what you should know about their treatment

Nov 16, 2016 23:17 pm UTC| Health

One in every six people will experience a stroke during their lifetime. And by the time you have read this article, its likely that someone in Australia will have experienced one. Stroke kills more women than breast cancer...