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“…80-plus age group the fastest growing…”
“…The “silver tsunami” washing over New Zealand is set to triple in size over the next four decades. Population figures released by Statistics New Zealand yesterday revealed those aged over 80 were the fastest-growing age group – and numbers would … Continue reading
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“…Court of Appeal in Landmark Disability Decision..”
“…Parents of disabled children are being unreasonably discriminated against by not being allowed to be paid carers, the Court of Appeal has found. The test case decided today dismisses the Ministry of Health’s appeal against a finding that its current … Continue reading
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“…Tests begin on new drink-busting drug…”
“…The potential value of a pill to battle the effects of intoxication is huge – - both in health and in social terms..” go to source/story>>> Tests begin on new drink-busting drug – Science – News – The Independent.
“…It’s my funeral: getting ready for the end..”
“…A new wave of undertakers is working to put some life into the business of death. With some trepidation, Euan Ferguson starts planning a celebratory send-off of his own..” go to source/story>>> It’s my funeral: getting ready for the end … Continue reading
“…Why We Fall In Love With Bicycles: 7 Reasons to Get On And Ride..”
“…Bicycles aren’t just more eco-friendly;- – they’re a joyous, human, romantic way to travel…” go to source/story>>> Why We Fall In Love With Bicycles: 7 Reasons to Get On And Ride | Visions | AlterNet.
“…Mother’s Gluten Sensitivity Linked With Child’s Schizophrenia Risk: Study…”
“…There may be a link between a woman’s gluten sensitivity and the risk of her baby developing psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia later on – according to a new study. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center conducted … Continue reading
“…Foetuses abused in the womb…”
“..New Zealand women are more than four times more likely to drink alcohol during pregnancy than mothers in the US, and twice as likely to drink heavily, a soon to be released study will show. Health professionals are being trained … Continue reading
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“…Everything You Need to Know About Breasts…”
“..Did breasts evolve for lactation – or to enhance sex appeal? A new book explores why they matter…” go to source/story>>> Everything You Need to Know About Breasts | Sex & Relationships | AlterNet.
“…How to make the most of milk…”
“…Why stick to dairy, says Raymond Blanc – - when other varieties from rice to coconut make puddings and sauces so delicious?..” go to source/story>>> How to make the most of milk – Features – Food & Drink – The … Continue reading
“…Hungry kids foraging in pig scraps ‘like the slums of brazil’..”
“…A doctor says the discovery of three hungry Northland children eating food scraps meant for pigs was like a scene from the slums of Brazil. Kaitaia GP Lance O’Sullivan said a local garage owner told him he found three children … Continue reading
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“..The Government is considering requiring beneficiaries to immunise their children…”
“…Social Development Minister Paula Bennett told the Herald: “We see immunisations as important so when you’re looking at those kinds of things – you question at what point should a social obligation be part of a requirement to get a … Continue reading
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“…Household chemicals’ ‘cocktail effect’ raises cancer concerns for watchdog..”
“…Phthalates, PCBs and parabens should be used with greater caution – - claims environment agency..” go to source/story>>> Household chemicals’ ‘cocktail effect’ raises cancer concerns for watchdog | Environment | The Guardian.
“…Son’s DIY dental for cash-strapped father…”
“…A West Auckland dad took a swig of bourbon then let his son pull out his aching tooth with pliers because he couldn’t afford to go to the dentist. Tevita Mahe says DIY dental is not uncommon for people keen … Continue reading
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“…Desperate kids scavenge for food..”
“…Stories of children scavenging through pig slops and downing entire bottles of antibiotics out of hunger are an “embarrassment to the country” says a Kaitaia GP. Doctor Lance O’Sullivan said he had been doing what he could to fight the … Continue reading
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“…The all-kale diet: How I stopped eating anything else..”
“…Kale has something for everybody. The elderly eat kale to prevent age-related macular degeneration – - and because the guy stocking it in the produce department seemed like a very nice young man. Health conscious parents empty out their kids’ … Continue reading
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“… Login with Facebook to see what your friends are reading Enable Social Reading i Depression In Middle Age Linked To Dementia ..”
“..People who have symptoms of depression in middle age may be at increased risk of dementia decades later – - a new study suggests…” go to source/story>>> Depression In Middle Age Linked To Dementia.
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“…Southland Medical Professional Paid $830,000…”
“…A mystery medical professional in Southland is pulling an “extraordinary” $830,000 salary. Southern District Health Board (DHB) chief executive Carole Heatley was questioned over the unnamed employee during a health select committee hearing at Parliament today. Labour’s health spokeswoman Maryan … Continue reading
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“…Facebook Addiction: New Scale Gauges Social Media Dependency..”
“…Some people can’t stop friending, tagging, poking, and posting. Psychologists say Facebook addiction is real- -and now it can be measured. Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway have developed a new tool – the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale … Continue reading
“…Is “Meat Glue” As Gross As It Sounds?…”
“…Broadcast news and social-media sites have been aflame with reports about something called “meat glue.” “If you were disturbed to hear about ‘pink slime’ in your burger, you’ll want to know about ‘meat glue,’ because a fat, rare-cooked filet mignon … Continue reading
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“…Obesity In America: 42% Estimated To Be Obese By 2030 – New Data Shows..”
“…More bad news about Americans’ waistlines: They’re only going to get bigger. Already, about a third of people are obese. By 2030 it is estimated 42 percent of the population will be…” go to source/story>>> Obesity In America: 42% Estimated … Continue reading
“….Quest for the connectome: scientists investigate ways of mapping the brain…”
“…Researchers have a goal so ambitious it is almost unthinkable – – learning how all 85bn neurons in the human brain are wired up..” go to source/story>>> Quest for the connectome: scientists investigate ways of mapping the brain | Science … Continue reading
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“…Blindness prevention drug could save NHS £84.5m – trial results show…”
“…Outcome raises stakes in confrontation between doctors and pharmaceutical companies fighting to protect high prices..” go to source/story>>> Blindness prevention drug could save NHS £84.5m, trial results show | Society | guardian.co.uk.
“…’Viagra effect’ from pomegranate juice…”
“…If music be the food of love – then pomegranates would appear to run a very close second. Men and women who drank a daily glass of the fruit’s juice for a fortnight experienced a surge in the hormone testosterone … Continue reading
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“…Suicide link in cyber-bullying…”
“..The Chief Coroner is backing proposed law changes to crack down on “cyber-bullying” – - because of concern that it is helping to fuel New Zealand’s high rate of youth suicide. Judge Neil MacLean says bullying by mobile phone texting … Continue reading
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“…The Worst Yet to Come? – Why Nuclear Experts Are Calling Fukushima a Ticking Time-Bomb…”
“..Experts say acknowledging the threat would call into question the safety of dozens of identically designed nuclear power plants in the U.S…” go to source/story>>> The Worst Yet to Come? Why Nuclear Experts Are Calling Fukushima a Ticking Time-Bomb | … Continue reading
“…Medical Marijuana Bill Passed By Connecticut Senate…”
“…A bill legalizing marijuana for medical purposes has passed the Connecticut Senate. The state joins 16 others and the District of Columbia in enacting such legislation. State senators voted 21-to-13 in favor of the measure early Saturday – - after … Continue reading
“…A brush with death persuaded me to go from fat to fit…”
“…Lying in hospital, gasping for air, AJ Jacobs made a pledge – – if he made it out alive – he’d turn himself into the embodiment of health and fitness. Would he succeed? This is his year-long diary..” go to … Continue reading
“…Anderson Cooper To Rush Limbaugh: ‘You Might Try The Gym From Time To Time’…” (video..)
“…Anderson Cooper spent some time on his Thursday CNN show responding to an attack from conservative talk radio host, Rush Limbaugh…” go to source/story>>> Anderson Cooper To Rush Limbaugh: ‘You Might Try The Gym From Time To Time’ (VIDEO).
“…Men with breast cancer fare worse than women – don’t recognize the warning signs..”
“…On average, women with breast cancer lived two years longer than men in the biggest study yet of the disease in males. The study found that men’s breast tumors were larger at diagnosis – more advanced and more likely to … Continue reading
“…Spending on healthcare in New Zealand is the second lowest per person among a group of developed countries, a new study by US-based private foundation The Commonwealth Fund has found…”
“..According to the report this country spends US$2983 (NZ$3721) per person each year on healthcare – - lower than all the other 12 countries in the survey apart from Japan – - where the figure is only about US$100 lower…” … Continue reading
“…Meet the Group That Gives Addicts Drug Money to Get Sterilized – and the Right-Wingers That Fund Them…”
“..For years, Project Prevention has been paying poor, addicted women not to procreate – - now, with money from the far right – - it’s going global…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Meet the Group That Gives Addicts Drug Money to … Continue reading
“…Mitch Winehouse: If you want to stop taking heroin – there’s very little help available…”
“…As well as raising money for charitable causes – also on Mitch’s agenda is lobbying the Government and the NBH on issues surrounding recovery from addiction. Because there’s no difference, Mitch believes, to someone who’s suffering from drug addiction to … Continue reading
“…Fat is a prejudice issue…”
“…It’s no surprise fat people are discriminated against at work. We assign fat people the contempt we feel for our own desires..” go to source/story>>> Fat is a prejudice issue | Susie Orbach | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk.
“…Eye implants restore ‘useful sight’ to two blind patients…”
“…Doctors – led by Kings College and Oxford surgeons – - restore rudimentary monochrome vision to trial patients..” go to source/story>>> Eye implants restore ‘useful sight’ to two blind patients | Science | The Guardian.
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“..The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, John Fahey, has raised the prospect of a significant amendment to the international drug code that could mean cannabis would only be banned in sports where it is a proven performance enhancer…”
“…Such a move would vindicate the push for changes to the status of cannabis by a coalition of Australian sporting bodies – - which converged in Sydney on Wednesday to discuss how Wada’s code should be overhauled more broadly. A … Continue reading
“…It’s Okay to Eat Sardines…Right?…”
“..Sardines are considered a sustainable seafood – one of the few fish you can eat guilt-free – right? Well, not exactly. Forage fish like sardines and anchovies are the key players in huge but delicate food webs known as wasp-waist … Continue reading
“…Think Canola Oil Is a Healthy Alternative to Olive Oil? – Then Read This Little Known History…”
“…Canola oil is refined with heat, pressure, solvents, and bleach – - and comes from the seed of a plant that’s younger than the Rolling Stones…” go to source/story>>> Think Canola Oil Is a Healthy Alternative to Olive Oil? Then … Continue reading
“…Brain scans may identify slackers…”
“…Slackers may have brains that are wired for under-achievement, a study suggests. Scientists have identified neural pathways that appear to influence an individual’s willingness to work hard to earn money. Scans showed differences between “go-getters” and “slackers” in three specific … Continue reading
“…Cannabis: Britain’s growth industry…”
“…At farms across the UK – business is booming..” go to source/story>>> Cannabis: Britain’s growth industry – Crime – UK – The Independent.
“…ReWalk Exo-Skeleton Robot Gives Paraplegics The Ability To Walk Again…” (video..)
“…Yet again modern technology is making the impossible, possible. It is a moving jaw-dropping scene. Agnes Fejerdy, who was paralyzed seven years ago in a car accident – - stands up and out of her wheelchair – – and walks … Continue reading