Archive: 21/08/2012
World's oldest siblings living in Sardinia: reports
The Melis siblings on the island of Sardinia are officially the world's oldest with nine brothers and sisters clocking up a total of 818 years between them, Italian newspapers reported on Tuesday.
Aug 21, 2012
New attack on pain
A research team from the University of Melbourne is working on a new therapy that can potentially control the pain caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Aug 21, 2012
Creativity and bipolar disorder are linked, but not by some mad genius
(Medical Xpress) -- Does some fine madness yield great artists, writers and scientists? The evidence is growing for a significant link between bipolar disorder and creative temperament and achievement.
Aug 21, 2012
Eating disorders flying under the radar
Eating disorders are increasingly overlooked in Australia because society is too focused on obesity prevention, a leading Flinders University psychologist says.
Aug 21, 2012
When to choose sports drinks over water
(Medical Xpress) -- With all the different sports drinks on the market, it can be hard to decide whether to reach for a sports drink or water to quench your thirst. In most cases, water will meet your hydration needs, according ...
Aug 21, 2012