Health
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For now, Australia’s plans for cannabis market dominance are more smoke than fire
Australia's medicinal cannabis sector, with 12 listed companies, produces a range of products that include chronic pain management and acne…
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Many women uninformed about breast cancer surgery options
“There is actually plenty of time to review all treatment options since survival rates are very high for early-stage breast…
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Church Health Services owed K23 million by Government
Health facilities operated by church organisations will scale down operations if the Government fails to pay outstanding grants. Board Member…
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Special Report: In a hospital ward in Yemen, the collapse of a nation
After three years of warfare, cholera and hunger, Yemen faces a new battle: In the past four months, doctors across…
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Leprosy-A Health Concern in PNG
Leprosy continues to be a public health concern in PNG. Between 400-500 people throughout the country are diagnosed with leprosy…
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Chocolate makers innovate to entice health-conscious consumers
"Natural, locally-sourced ingredients are and will continue to be at the heart of what people are looking for," said Sandra…
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Prenatal and early childhood fructose tied to asthma in kids
Women who had the most total fructose during pregnancy were 58 percent more likely to have kids with asthma than…
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Half of world’s people can’t get basic health services: WHO
At least half the world's population is unable to access essential health services and many others are forced into extreme…
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Sleep problems tied to female infertility
Women with sleep disorders other than sleep apnea may be more than three times as likely to experience infertility as…
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Cannabis ingredient holds promise as antipsychotic medicine
An ingredient in cannabis called cannabidiol or CBD has shown promise in a clinical trial as a potential new treatment…
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