Keen to be healthier in old age? Tend your inner garden
Jan 29, 2016 15:08 pm UTC| Health
The worlds oldest man, Yasutaro Koide recently died at the age of 112. Commentators as usual, focused on his reported secret to longevity: not smoking, drinking or overdoing it. No surprises there. But speculation on the...
The difficulties doctors face in diagnosing autism
Jan 29, 2016 06:45 am UTC| Health
A recent survey of paediatricians found they often lacked enough information to accurately diagnose an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. ASD is an important diagnosis not to miss. But it is equally important not...
Got gout? Here's what to eat and avoid
Jan 28, 2016 05:43 am UTC| Health
Historically called the disease of kings, gout was common among wealthy gents who could afford to eat and drink to excess. These days it doesnt just affect the rich: rates of gout have been increasing globally since the...
Too fat, too thin? How do you work out your ideal weight?
Jan 28, 2016 02:20 am UTC| Health
Public health authorities are forever telling us how much we should weigh, but one essential element is missing: shape. Lets start with a little quiz. Below is a series of 3D laser scans of bodies, each seen from the...
Children with disabilities risk being misdiagnosed in order to receive school funding support
Jan 27, 2016 05:33 am UTC| Health
In Australia, children with disabilities only receive additional government funding if they fall into a recognised disability category. As a result, schools and parents often come under pressure to obtain the right...
Gluten- and casein-free diet makes a meal of autism science
Jan 27, 2016 02:53 am UTC| Health
From the moment a child is diagnosed with autism, their family enters the unknown. Conference halls are lined with salespeople, letterboxes are stuffed with pamphlets, and life is transformed into a whirlwind tour of a...
From riches to riches: the effect of affluent medical students on patients
Jan 27, 2016 00:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Thousands of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed students recently found out whether they had been accepted into Australian medical schools. Selection is a highly competitive process, requiring an impressive combination of...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects