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Looking for a needle in an itch-scratch

NEW research has revealed a correlation between referred itch scratching points and acupuncture points, providing evidence of the biological existence of acupuncture meridians.

Curtin University adjunct professor Dr Morry Silberstein made the unexpected discovery that could forever change the scientific community’s scepticism about the ancient Chinese practice...

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Red-hot supporters helping kiss off MS
09 May 2012

MULTIPLE sclerosis remains one of the most debilitating, yet insidious and mysterious diseases affecting Australians today. More than 21,000 of us have it and the diagnosis rate is increasing.

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Hospital
Bid to break illness, homelessness cycle
03 May 2012

A $57.6 MILLION move to break the cycle of hospitalisation and homelessness is underway in New South Wales. The cash will mean more services and support for people with a mental illness ...

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Conditions & Therapies

Memory
Forgetfulness — seven types of normal memory problems
03 May 2012

IT IS normal to forget things from time to time and it’s normal to become somewhat more forgetful as you age but how much forgetfulness is too much? How can you tell whether your memory lapses are within the scope of normal ageing or are a symptom of something more serious?

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Telehealth st
Get online as a pilot healthcare patient – now
01 May 2012

THE clock is running for anyone wanting to benefit from the new telehealth pilot projects designed to be supported by the National Broadband Network.

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Science & Research

acupuncture
Looking for a needle in an itch-scratch
15 May 2012

NEW research has revealed a correlation between referred itch scratching points and acupuncture points, providing evidence of the biological existence of acupuncture meridians. Curtin University adjunct professor Dr Morry Silberstein made the unexpected discovery that could forever change the scientific community’s scepticism about the ancient Chinese practice...

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cancer causes
Missing the big picture on cancer
26 Apr 2012

FEARS about possible cancer-causing chemicals in food and consumer products may be diverting attention from the main causes of cancer, a leading cancer expert has warned.

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