Surgery

Anesthesia works in Antarctica

New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress (the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology) in Vienna, Austria (1-3 June) shows that commonly used anaesthetic drugs still work, even after ...

Cardiology

7 ways to keep the heart safe when shoveling snow

A winter storm advancing up the East Coast pummeled the Northeast on Thursday, bringing bitter cold, snow and strong winds. As people dig out there and elsewhere this winter, there are some health hazards to keep in mind.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The weather's not to blame for your aches and pains

New research from The George Institute for Global Health has revealed the weather plays no part in the symptoms associated with either back pain or osteoarthritis.

Health

Sports engineers aim to give Tour cyclists the edge

University of Adelaide sports engineers have teamed up with Swiss company Scott Sports to help develop what is believed to be the world's fastest road cycling helmet – and it will be put to the ultimate test by an Australian ...

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