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Healthy coral sounds lure fish back to abandoned reefs, study finds
With global heating damaging corals worldwide, experts find potential tool in ‘acoustic enrichment’ to recolonise reefs
"A Stroke Of Bad Luck" Pushed Neanderthals Into Extinction, Says New Study
What killed off the Neanderthals? It’s often posed that the Neanderthals, our heavy-browed cousins that stomped around Europe and western Asia until 40,000
Dropping fizzy drinks from your diet could help you lose weight ahead of Christmas
If you're struggling to lose weight there could be a simple fix
New prostate cancer test could only require urine sample at home
A new test for prostate cancer that only requires a urine sample, to be collected at home, is being developed by scientists.
Health insurance: Hygeia HMO announces 20% discount
HMO, has will today began its first-ever Black Friday sales in health services even as it announced 20 per cent discounts on its health plans for shoppers
Q&A: How PSD2 will impact fraud on Black Friday
With online spending continuing to rise online for Black Friday, web retailers need to consider how best to ensure PSD2 compliance in order to keep consumers secure without compromising their user experience.
Woman walks again after surgery to stop weak neck being crushed by skull
Erin Meegan, 34, was bedridden for more than 20 hours a day in constant pain - now she's recovering from rare surgery funded by £70,000 fundraiser
Patients sue Indiana hospital over possible disease exposure
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — More than 1,000 surgical patients are suing a northern Indiana hospital after being notified that a sterilization failure could have exposed them to deadly infections. The...
Older veterans show how fitness intensity boosts health
Bill Myka enjoys polka dancing, chopping wood and tinkering around the house, but at 85, he wishes his balance was a bit better. He fears...
Rescuer charges kittens died of distemper after surgery at Niagara SPCA
A cat rescuer claims four kittens she brought to the SPCA of Niagara to be spayed or neutered caught a highly contagious virus at the she...
Telecom Italia aids 5G surgery in Italy
Telecom Italia enabled remote surgery over a 5G connection in Italy, allowing the medical procedure ...
Check it out: NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft delivers the Orion spacecraft
NASA's Orion Spacecraft for the Artemis 1 mission to the moon has arrived in Ohio in the space agency's Super Guppy aircraft. The spacecraft arrived at Mansfield Lahm Airport and a crowd of nearly 1500 had gathered at the flight line to await the aircraft.
Why mobile healthcare apps are at risk [Q&A]
Cyber-attacks represent a real threat to unprotected healthcare mobile apps. The overall operational integrity of these apps is at risk, but there's also a significant risk of malicious attacks on the medical devices themselves, personal health information, and intellectual property.
Saturn Cloud Inc. Launches Breakthrough Parallel Computing Technology to Accelerate Big Data Analytics
Saturn Cloud's Python-native parallel computing product is released one month after closing $4 million seed round
Rahim Yar Khan: Policemen among 15 people injured in clash between two groups
Rahim Yar Khan: Policemen among 15 people injured in clash between two groups
Scientists have discovered a 'monster' black hole that's so big it shouldn't exist
Scientists are now scratching their heads at how LB-1 got so huge.
Meteorologists express concern over 5G bandwidth allocation
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned the decisions of a major radiocommunication conference may be too lenient to avoid an adverse impact on Earth observation satellite systems.
One killed, five injured in wall collapse in Sivakasi
A portion of the wall of a marriage hall that was being renovated fell over
Blast in Bengaluru Forensic Science Laboratory injures 6
The injured have been admitted to St. John’s Hospital.
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2009 – the first quantum computer
Michael Banks looks at the Physics World 2009 Breakthrough of the Year and how research in quantum computing has moved on
Plasmonic nanocubes make an ultrafast thermal camera
New multispectral photodetector could find applications in medicine, food safety and precision agriculture
Full extent of Shropshire maternity scandal 'may never be known'
The full extent of the maternity scandal at Shropshire's major hospitals may never be known, according to the senior midwife leading the independent inquiry.
Clinic opens to solve men's sexual health issues, 100% money back guarantee
A New men’s only clinic that specializes in providing trusted solutions for men suffering from erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, low libido, low reproductive fluid and other male infertility issues has commenced in Lagos.
Breasts - Know 6 Strang Facts About Boobs | TheHealthSite.com
Breasts - Know 6 Facts About Boobs come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.Read few strange facts about human breasts at thehealthsite.com
“High unemployment, cause of drug abuse in Ghana"- Psychologist
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Monster black hole that is so big it 'should not even exist' was discovered
A massive black hole was discovered and it is so big it "should not even exist."
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn't exist according to current science
Chinese scientists have discovered a black hole that’s so big it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Time to have ‘the talk’ with your health insurer?
It's not you, it's them. A romance always starts out hot. But the honeymoon stage doesn’t last forever, particularly when it comes to you and your health
Toward Mobile Health-Care with Medical-IoT Devices
Prof D. Chen-Yi Lee, National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, provides details about the project Toward Mobile Health-Care with Medical-IoT Devices
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The idea of using underwater fiber-optic cables to observe earthquakes has been explored in the past by researchers from the UK, Italy, and Malta.
'My wallet or my health': Saskatchewan patients call for insulin pump funding
"This sounds weird, but I really don't have a Plan B if it fails," he admitted. "I don't know what I'd do."
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery
A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn’t exist according to current science
Chinese scientists discovered a black hole so that’s so big that it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Horrific injuries suffered by mother at centre of love triangle murder attempt revealed
WARNING: Graphic image shows horrific injuries suffered by the woman at the centre of a love triangle between Alnwick Garden staff
Liverpool’s Fabinho ruled out until New Year with ankle injury
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho will be out for more than a month after suffering ankle ligament damage during this week's Champions League clash with Napoli, the club said on Friday.
QUT launches new $7.5m Centre for Data Science
Projects already underway with Qld govt.
Beauty products - know the risks of using it | TheHealthSite.com
Beauty products - All of us use a liberal amount of beauty products. But have you ever paused to ask yourself the health ramifications of using these?
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients
Cutting-edge technology is giving new hope to millions of people living with paralysis across the United States. Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully developed a light-weight, wearable electrode sleeve that regulates and triggers finger movement in quadriplegics.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Science
Akshay Venkatesh: this Perth-raised mathematician and Stanford professor is "one of Australia’s greatest minds". Plus: Lisa Harvey-Smith and Jacques Miller.
Getting the measure of fermented foods
Research Lives: John Leech, PhD researcher at APC Microbiome Ireland
Patients sue Indiana hospital over possible disease exposure
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — More than 1,000 surgical patients are suing a northern Indiana hospital after being notified that a sterilization failure could have
Pandora’s Box: Potentially Hazardous Seismic Faults Spotted Off California Coast
Such blindspots don't appear to be a rare occurrence even in over-researched areas, with concerns mounting about how to come up with an early tsunami or earthquake warning system to safeguard densely-populated places.
New Strawberry-Flavored H.I.V. Drugs for Babies Are Offered at $1 a Day
Thousands of infants are doomed to early deaths each year, in part because pediatric medicines come in hard pills or bitter syrups that need refrigeration.
'New home test can detect aggressive prostate cancer'
A new test can detect signs of prostate cancer using urine samples collected at home, according to a study which could predict whether patients will require treatment for the disease up to five years earlier than current methods.
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery
A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday.
Brighton's teen forward Connolly back from injury for Liverpool clash
Brighton & Hove Albion forward Aaron Connolly has recovered from a groin injury and will be available for Saturday's Premier League match at ...
These female African scientists have changed the world in various ways
Women have been responsible for some of the most important scientific revolutions that shaped the modern world. From Marie Curie’s discoveries about radiation to Grace Hopper’s groundbreaking work on computer programming, and Barbara McClintock’s pioneering approach to genetics. But too often their stories aren’t just about the difficulties they faced in cracking some of the toughest problems in science, but also...
NASA intends to purchase seats on commercial space flights
NASA has confirmed its intention to buy seats on possible private space missions, to support its “low-Earth orbit commercialisation goals”.
Mom who nearly died after giving birth shares moment she met newborn son: 'Luka and I needed each other'
Luka, who was struggling to breathe on his own after his premature birth, met his mom who was being prepped for a high-risk life-saving operation.
Australia a 'treasure island' for medical device giants: ex-hospital boss
The former boss of Australia's second largest private hospital operator has backed health insurers' claims they are being gouged by medical device manufacturers.
NASA Special Missions to Find Out What Makes Gadgets Work Strangely at Earth's Poles
For years, researchers have been puzzled by a mysterious phenomenon occurring above the North and South Poles, as something interferes with devices using radio or satellite connections. Scientists suggest that the answer to this has to do with the polar cusps – funnel-like entrances for solar winds.
Prostate cancer screening: Scientists develop an at-home urine test
LONDON, Nov 29 — English doctors have developed a urine test to screen for prostate cancer, which can be done at home. With the new test, the scientists are hoping to make it easier for men to avoid more invasive and time-consuming diagnostic methods such as digital rectal examination. At a time...
headaches - know some surprising causes | TheHealthSite.com
Do you often suffer from debilitating headaches? Read on to now some surprising causes that is also backed by scientific research.
GHS prepares to fight CSM
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Man taken to hospital with chest injuries after crash in Red Scar
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Red Scar.
Giant black hole 'should not even exist,' stunned scientists say
Scientists have discovered a huge black hole that is challenging long-held assumptions about the cosmic bodies in the Milky Way.
Florida woman loses nipples, nearly dies after botched plastic surgery abroad
She said she thought the procedures would be liberating, but now all she feels is ashamed.
Using classrooms to defeat the rising levels of poor mental health in young people
Lloyd Coldrick, Managing Director of Cobus, discusses how classrooms are being designed to improve poor mental health and physical wellbeing in young people