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Radioactive tuna may raise risks of cancer

Nuclear professor says radioactive tuna caught off California can produce a small inscrease in cancer risks. MiNDFOOD Reports.

The facts about Hypertension

Professor Geoffrey Head is the Head of the Neuropharmacology at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. He shares his tips on avoiding high blood pressure and hypertension, which can lead to heart failure and obesity.

Paralysis patient tastes freedom with thought control technology

Groundbreaking new research is allowing quadriplegics to control objects with a robotic arm and the power of their thoughts. A study involving a brain-computer interface shows that people who have lost the use of their limbs can use their mind to function

MiNDFOOD Radio: Chris Thornton

Clinical psychologist Chris Thornton talks to us about eating disorders, one of the most common chronic diseases amongst young women in Australia today and the rise of bulimia in recent years.

Bio-implants offer natural solution for arthritis pain

Researchers in Finland have developed biodegradable joint implants they say will bring permanent pain relief to arthritis sufferers. The implants are designed to replace joints degraded by rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Retinal cell transplant restores vision to blind mice

Transplanting light-sensitive photoreceptors into the eyes of visually impaired mice has helped them see again in groundbreaking experiments conducted by British scientists.

New technique brings cancer screening into sharper focus

A new imaging technique called photo-acoustic tomography combines the properties of light and sound to give doctors a powerful tool to detect cancer earlier than ever before. Its developers say the technique can also be performed without radiation.

Peng Peng the sheep heralds new era of cloning

Chinese scientists have cloned a genetically modified sheep containing a “good” type of fat found naturally in nuts, seeds, fish and leafy greens that helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease. MiNDFOOD reports.

MiNDFOOD Radio: Dr Ross Walker

Dr Ross Walker is an eminent practicing cardiologist with a passion for people and health. Author of six books (some of which have been best sellers) he chats about his latest release, The Five Stages of Health.

On the germ trail

People leave more than fingerprints when they touch stuff – they also deposit a tell-tale trail of germs that could help investigators solve crimes, according to US researchers, reports MiNDFOOD.

Bananas help fight against HIV

Could a protein found in bananas help fight the HIV virus? MiNDFOOD reports.

Antiseptic baths help fight ‘superbugs’

Bathing severely injured intensive-care patients with antiseptic-soaked washcloths can cut their risk of developing certain types of infections, and also seems to help keep drug-resistant bacteria at bay, new research shows, MiNDFOOD reports.

Scientists back bigger bottoms

A new study may have discovered one of the reasons why a bulging belly is a greater health risk than a big backside, MiNDFOOD reports.

Self-tans

Fake a healthy glow with products that will have you bronzed in no time. Beauty Editor Milly Nolan tests six of the best.

Five minutes with: Nivea’s Bianca Takans

Bianca Takans on the new anti-ageing NIVEA VISAGE Expert Lift range, on MiNDFOOD.

New year, new you

Make 2009 the year that you transform your life, starting with how you look and feel. Here are some simple ways to help you get there, MiNDFOOD reports.

Summer skin survival guide

From sunburn to hyperpigmentation, don’t let your skin fall  victim to irritations caused by the hot and humid weather, MiNDFOOD reports.

For feet’s sake

Get your feet ready for spring with these tips on how to hydrate, soften and buff, from MiNDFOOD.

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