New hopes for 'one-hour TB test'
Scientists at the UK's Health Protection Agency say they have devised a new test which can detect the presence of the tuberculosis bacterium in one hour. bbc.co.uk |
Community push to buy and close tavern
A group in Alice Springs is asking Chief Minister Paul Henderson to allow the community to buy the Todd Tavern and close it down. abc.net.au |
Loud workplaces may increase heart problems
By 2010-10-06T00:29:11ZLONDON (AP) -- What's bad for your ears may also be bad for your heart. According to a new study, people who work in noisy places for at least a year and a half could have triple the risk of a serious heart problem compared to those who work in quiet environments, a new study says.... hosted.ap.org |
Group Seeks Food Label That Highlights Harmful Nutrients
The Institute of Medicine said food labels should highlight nutrients responsible for obesity and chronic diseases. feeds.nytimes.com |
Man who stabbed flatmate not guilty of murder
A 29-year-old-man charged with the murder of his former flatmate in Sydney's southwest has been found not guilty by the New South Wales Supreme Court. abc.net.au |