What causes schizophrenia? What we know, don't know and suspect

Sep 27, 2018 15:59 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Schizophrenia is one of the worlds top ten causes of disability. It develops between the ages of 16 and 30 and often persists for life. It affects between 100,000 and 200,000 Australians. Symptoms include delusions and...

Hiding 'grannycams' in aged care facilities is legally and ethically murky

Sep 27, 2018 15:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health Law

Our society is replete with tales about the unobserved abuse of vulnerable people in schools, kindergartens, child care facilities, psychiatric institutions, hospitals and the aged care facilities highlighted in the...

Why malnutrition is an issue for more than half of patients in intensive care

Sep 27, 2018 10:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Weve known for a long time that certain patients in the intensive care unit recover faster and have better clinical outcomes if they receive enough nutrition. Often, critically ill patients require tube feeding in order...

Breast Cancer Awareness: Get Test Before The Cancer Gets Worse

Sep 26, 2018 10:37 am UTC| Health

With the breast cancer awareness month approaching this October, now may be the perfect time to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of the disease. The early symptoms of breast cancer are not exactly...

Flu Jab Symptoms: Could a Vaccine Cause Illness?

Sep 26, 2018 08:20 am UTC| Health

While some vaccine skeptics continue believing that vaccines can cause autism and other illness, a few reports suggest a flu jab can make you ill. There are symptoms and some side effects after taking a shot, according to...

I can't sleep. What drugs can I (safely) take?

Sep 25, 2018 18:45 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

If youre having trouble sleeping, medicines shouldnt be your first option. Exercise regularly, cut back on coffee (and other caffeinated drinks) after midday, eat less in the evening, ease up on screen time before, and in,...

High levels of sugar in organic and children's yogurts – new survey

Sep 25, 2018 18:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

In our survey of yogurts sold in the UK, we found that less than 10% were low sugar almost none of which were childrens yogurts. We also found that organic products, often viewed as healthier options, contained some of...