HEALTH

A woman from New York developed a lung disease called popcorn lungs due to eating microwavable popcorns for 16 years now.

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it approved Bayer AG's new birth control pill Natazia.

(Reuters) - A couple of cups of coffee a day may help some heart attack patients to avoid further serious problems, provided they have normal blood pressure, researchers said on Friday.

A compound derived from broccoli could help prevent or treat breast cancer by targeting cancer stem cells according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Heart Foundation survey has found that one in 10 heart attack sufferer would delay calling for an ambulance because they worried about the costs.

Queensland Health (QH) says it is concerned that the latest outbreak of dengue fever in far north of Queensland could get worse.

After 15 years of study, an internationally renowned ophthalmologist Ian McAllister claimed to have found the first cure for the world debilitating condition central Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) through laser treatment.

(Reuters) - Americans are being bombarded with chemicals, gases and radiation that can cause cancer, and the federal government must do far more to protect them, presidential cancer advisers said on Thursday.

Researchers have come to the conclusion from their study that patients taking antidepressants carry the same suicidal risk irrespective of the kinds of pills prescribed to them.

Scientists from an Australian biotechnology company Marinova Pty Ltd, have successfully isolated a natural extract from seaweed that has been proven to inhibit the H1N1 virus, a breakthrough that is anticipated as it offers hope in the management of influenza outbreaks.

Based on the new study published in The Lancet Neurology, it was found that childhood vaccination is related with earlier onset of the neurological condition called Dravet syndrome.

The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) is extremely concerned with serious risks posed to nurses from needle stick injury in the country.

According to the report published in the Medical Journal of Australia, doctors are called to take the lead in finding practical solutions to decrease the carbon footprints correlated with obesity, chronic disease and population growth.

Australian scientists are seeking to find the best treatment alternative for children who have eating problems to reduce the increase in the number of malnourished children who had to be medically assisted due to their food-shunning behaviour.

(Reuters) - Just one sleepless night can hamper the body's ability to use insulin to process sugar in the bloodstream, according to a study which scientists say might help explain why diabetes is on the rise.

(Reuters) - U.S. inspectors found thick dust and contaminated ingredients at the Johnson & Johnson plant that produces Children's Tylenol and dozens of other products that were recalled last week.

People with a spouse suffering from dementia have higher risk of developing the disease.

Bakers Delight stores help raise $1 million to help women who have breast cancer.

Doctors have warned that pool skimmer boxes without a cover can be fatal to children.

World Health Organization(WHO) warned tourists in South Africa especially soccer fans heading to the World Cup to guard against mosquito bites and avoid contact with raw meat due to an outbreak of Rift Valley fever.

Experts say that energy saving light bulbs are good for the environment but can be bad for your health.

TWO doctors at a private Melbourne hospital are denying responsibility for the death of a patient from a condition they failed to diagnose.

Australia's mental health sector receives good and bad news on how patients with mental sickness visit their GPs.

In Western Australia, diabetes -the country's rapid-growing chronic disease - is currently affecting a total of 90,000 people in WA even though health experts have been alerting the public about its dangerous health implications.

According to the Australian Medical Association of Queensland (AMAQ), the health department of the state is not telling the truth regarding waiting time duration for cancer treatments.

The flu vaccine program handled by the state is now under review by the West Australian government.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's department of diabetes and endocrinology has been leading the country in its battle with diabetes for more than a decade.

Based on the lives of Australia's oldest citizens, the secrets to longevity have been uncovered and shared by Professor Robyn Richmond at the International Federation on Ageing conference, in Melbourne.

A man named Rafael from Spain had a successful face transplant and has came out from the hospital to thank his surgeons.