NT prison study finds smoke ban created black market in nicotine patches
NT prison study finds smoke ban created black market in nicotine patches By Frank Gosper Posted April 15, 2016 13:13:10 A cigarette ban in Northern Territory jails was a success, but created an "unintended" black market in nicotine patches, according to a new report published by the Menzies School of Health. Key points:Cigarette ban in NT jails began in 2013Nicotine patches introduced same yearBan judged a success, with 'no riots'Black market in patches an unin..>> view originalDolmio and Uncle Ben's warn their pasta sauce should only be eaten 'occasionally'
Zlata Rodionova Published 15/04/2016 | 07:30 Mars food, the company behind Dolmio’s pasta sauce, is to introduce a new label advising its consumers that its products that are higher in fat, salt and sugar should be only eaten “occasionally”. The company is to release a list of “occasional” products – those to be enjoyed once per week and a list of “everyday” products, as part of a five year health initiative, the company has announced on Thursday. Mars said some of its best loved bran..>> view originalMore hospital baby deaths to be investigated
Abortion or death: the cruel choices of human trafficking
"If I don't go ahead with it, I'll be dead." With those chilling words, a victim of human trafficking explained to a nurse in a British hospital why she could not seek help and had to go ahead with an abortion arranged for her by a criminal gang. The young woman later managed to escape life as a domestic slave in the UK and spoke to researchers carrying out one of the largest ever studies into the health of trafficking survivors. The findings of the report, commissioned by the Depart..>> view originalAustralian scientists launch gluten-free beer
Australian scientists launch gluten-free beer ... in Germany Updated April 15, 2016 16:33:42 Coeliacs rejoice รข€” Australian scientists have launched a gluten-free beer.But the only way to get your hands on it is to travel to Germany, where their definition of gluten-free is not as strict.The CSIRO spent 14 years developing the Kebari barley variety, which meets World Health Organisation standards of gluten-free, but does not meet Australia's standards."Normal barley ha..>> view originalWill New Zealand adopt a soft-drink tax?
Will New Zealand adopt a soft-drink tax? CATE BROUGHTON Last updated 12:47, April 15 2016 MARK TAYLOR High-sugar drinks are blamed for rising rates of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. The recent surprise move by the UK to introduce a sugar-levy on soft drinks from 2018, has invigorated debate on the anti-obesity measure in New Zealand. Health academics are now saying a similar tax h..>> view originalPlastic surgery addict who became Ken doll admitted to hospital with rotting nose
An airline steward who has dedicated his life to transforming himself into a Ken doll has been admitted to hospital after his new nose started to rot on his face.Brazilian national Rodrigo Alves, who suffers from body dysmorphic disorder, has been diagnosed with necrosis, his flesh apparently unable to withstand his 42 cosmetic operations.The 32-year-old is being treated for the condition in Spain, where he first noticed a hole appearing above the left ala on the latest incarnation of his nose...>> view originalAustralian discovery opens way for more effective malaria control
MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: Australian scientists have made a discovery which they say could make malaria control significantly more effective worldwide.They used to believe that malaria parasites which developed resistance to a particular drug would spread that resistance. But their latest work shows that's not true. The Melbourne-based scientists say they're now armed with information which could lead to new anti-malarial drugs.Simon Lauder reports.(sounds inside quarantine facility)SIMON LAUDER: T..>> view original
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