 Australian Business Traveller | Quick tip: replace Qantas inflight entertainment with iPad Australian Business Traveller Here's how to hang an iPad on Qantas flights so you can watch movies without having to hold it, or have your tray table down. If you're making a trip to Perth on one of Qantas' Airbus A330s or Boeing 747s, or making an international trip, ... |
April 23, 2011
Quick tip: replace Qantas inflight entertainment with iPad - Australian Business Traveller
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Slash science and you cut into our future - The Australian
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Slash science and you cut into our future The Australian In addition, we will have to rely too heavily on overseas breakthroughs in diabetes, cancer and heart disease to be able to treat Australians with the latest drugs and treatments. The ageing of the Australian population and its associated escalating ... |
Pawtucket hospital recruiting RI elderly for aspirin study - Providence Journal
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Pawtucket hospital recruiting RI elderly for aspirin study Providence Journal If you have heart disease, low doses of aspirin may prevent a future heart attack or stroke. But what if you're still healthy? Can aspirin help you stay healthy and live longer? And if it can, will it make enough of a difference to ... and more » |
Scientists focus on cholesterol-fighting milk - Stock and Land
Scientists focus on cholesterol-fighting milk - Stock and Land: "
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Scientists focus on cholesterol-fighting milk Stock and Land “The research being undertaken at Ellinbank could show that milk can play an instrumental role in reducing risk of heart disease and high blood pressure,” Mr Walsh said. “Scientists are investigating whether feeding dairy cows differently could result ... |
GO RED FOR WOMEN ROADSHOW - Leader Messenger
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GO RED FOR WOMEN ROADSHOW Leader Messenger The National Heart Foundation of Australia has announced that a national Go Red for Women Roadshow will travel to all states and the ACT to help increase awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of Australian women. ... |
More eligible for heart guard drug - The West Australian
More eligible for heart guard drug - The West Australian: "
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More eligible for heart guard drug The West Australian It means doctors will now be able to prescribe drugs to prevent a first heart attack and not just stop subsequent ones. Monash University researcher and cardiologist Andrew Tonkin said cardiovascular disease was Australia's leading cause of death. ... |
What will Gillard Scissorhands snip at in the May budget? - The Canberra Times
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What will Gillard Scissorhands snip at in the May budget? The Canberra Times The money was used for tackling chronic diseases like cancer, dementia, cardiovascular illnesses and diabetes - the ailments of an ageing population. The money not only helped the chronically unwell. It was also a good financial investment. ... and more » |
Children who watch too much TV at risk of diabetes - Diabetes.co.uk
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 Daily Mail | Children who watch too much TV at risk of diabetes Diabetes.co.uk A new study by scientists in Australia has revealed that children who watch too much television are at a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life, and recommended more free play at school to combat this ... Why too much TV is bad for kidsABC Online Is Too Much TV Putting Your Child's Health at Risk?Fox News Mom Was Right: Too Much TV Hurts Your EyesParentDish Washington Examiner all 184 news articles » |
Caution over bariatric surgery as “cure” for diabetes - Gastroenterology Update
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Caution over bariatric surgery as “cure” for diabetes Gastroenterology Update In a letter published in this week's Medical Journal of Australia, Professor Timothy Davis, an endocrinologist at the University of Western Australia, reported on eight patients with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes referred for laparoscopic adjustable ... |
Pregnant mom's diet causes kids obesity - Press TV
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 Globe and Mail | Pregnant mom's diet causes kids obesity Press TV A team of researchers from Australia, Singapore and the UK reported certain changes in the DNA of the children born to mothers who had low carbohydrate diets during pregnancy, adding that these changes lower the risk of developing diabetes in the ... Can a Mother's Pregnancy Diet Influence Her Child's Future Weight?TIME Early pregnancy is so important for child development…MercatorNet all 149 news articles » |
French health insurer awards Healthways contract to manage diabetes nationwide - MTBeurope
French health insurer awards Healthways contract to manage diabetes nationwide - MTBeurope: "
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French health insurer awards Healthways contract to manage diabetes nationwide MTBeurope “Our selection by CNAMTS, following our recently announced agreements with Hawaii Medical Service Association and the State of New South Wales, Australia, is convincing evidence that purchasers have significantly raised the bar with respect to process, ... |
More government support needed for better diet for the Pacific - WHO - Radio Australia
More government support needed for better diet for the Pacific - WHO - Radio Australia: "
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More government support needed for better diet for the Pacific - WHO Radio Australia COUTTS: Well 50 per cent of the region have diabetes. You've already mentioned that it's a status symbol almost to eat the canned foods and the fizzy drinks. What can be done about that? I mean do you have to ban the import of it for people to get the ... and more » |
CoDa Therapeutics Adds $19M Round, Led by Domain, to Pursue Diabetes Complication - Xconomy
CoDa Therapeutics Adds $19M Round, Led by Domain, to Pursue Diabetes Complication - Xconomy: "
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CoDa Therapeutics Adds $19M Round, Led by Domain, to Pursue Diabetes Complication Xconomy CoDa says it plans to use the new venture capital to run large, mid-stage trial to confirm the result at multiple medical centers in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. CoDa has a few well-known names on its board. The group includes Jim Blair of ... and more » |
Scientists give spuds a makeover - Ipswich Queensland Times
Scientists give spuds a makeover - Ipswich Queensland Times: "
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Scientists give spuds a makeover Ipswich Queensland Times ... which have been linked to fighting cancer, aging and neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes and bacterial infections. “The traditional Beauregard sweet potato with orange skin and flesh makes up 95 per cent of production in Australia. ... and more » |
Brave fighter - The Standard
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Brave fighter The Standard I have diabetes type one. It's also called juvenile or child onset diabetes. It can be genetic, but it has to be triggered by something in the body. Mine was genetic. My grandfather and aunt are diabetic. Type two is the one that affects adults. ... and more » |
Running to help others, in memory of his mum - Sydney Morning Herald
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 Sydney Morning Herald | Running to help others, in memory of his mum Sydney Morning Herald Thousands of people participating in this year's Half Marathon are choosing to raise funds online for their favourite charity. Enter and register to raise funds for one of 500 charities at smhhalfmarathon.com.au. Breast Cancer Network Australia is the ... and more » |
Dr. Sidney W. Rosen: EPA must take action on H. pylori to protect public health - Fall River Herald News
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Dr. Sidney W. Rosen: EPA must take action on H. pylori to protect public health Fall River Herald News The diseases caused by HP are gastritis, peptic ulcers and cancer of the stomach in two forms. Since then, tests for HP have been developed in the form of a blood test, a breathing test and, in some cases, biopsy by gastroscopy when indicated. ... and more » |
Mothers Day album supports National Breast Cancer Foundation - PRWire
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Mothers Day album supports National Breast Cancer Foundation PRWire With Mothers Day coming up, one of Australia's newest recording artist's, Debbie Howard is supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation with this inspirational album - Heaven Touches Earth. Deb's angelic voice will leave you breathless as she ... |
Nigella Lawson's showstopper burkini - Sydney Morning Herald
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 Telegraph.co.uk | Nigella Lawson's showstopper burkini Sydney Morning Herald Luckily for her the Japanese whaling fleet wasn't in the vicinity.She may have ended up on the wrong end of a sushi platter. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. We should be encouraging people to cover up when in the sun. ... Nigella's big burkini blunder: She looked utterly daft - but was the Domestic ...Daily Mail all 47 news articles » |
Disgraced surgeon loses manslaughter appeal - CNN International
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 Telegraph.co.uk | Disgraced surgeon loses manslaughter appeal CNN International The grievous bodily harm charge involved a patient who was told he likely had cancer, but did not. Patel removed his large bowel in an operation that the judge in the case later called "pointless." "He was very sure of himself... always talking himself ... Australia's 'Dr Death' loses appealTelegraph.co.uk all 63 news articles » |
Abbott unveils mental health plan details - Herald Sun
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 ABC Online | Abbott unveils mental health plan details Herald Sun "After heart disease and cancer, mental illness is Australia's most prevalent health problem and as a nation we must do more to address it," he said. "While mental illness is estimated to comprise 13 per cent of the total burden of disease in Australia ... Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard play their mental health cardsThe Australian New Budget to Support Mental Health PolicyTopNews United States all 174 news articles » |
Small eggs best at Easter, dietitians say - Ninemsn
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Small eggs best at Easter, dietitians say Ninemsn The warning follows research by the Cancer Council and the Heart Foundation that suggests an alarming number of young Australians are overweight or obese. Record quarterApple makes nearly $6b despite iPad slowdown. Critics hit backCafe gossipers says ... and more » |
Get involved in breast cancer study - Coff's Coast Advocate
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Get involved in breast cancer study Coff's Coast Advocate Researchers are hoping this study will find that letrozole can prevent breast cancer from recurring and reduce the prevalence of breast cancer world-wide. The study is seeking 1700 women in Australia and New Zealand and more than 170 women have so far ... and more » |
Fuel and energy expected to drive inflation - The Australian
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Fuel and energy expected to drive inflation The Australian The data will be published on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. For underlying inflation, which strips out unusually large quarterly movements, the median forecast is 0.6 per cent for a 2.1 per cent annual pace. ... and more » |
CEOs step up Canberra attacks - The Australian
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CEOs step up Canberra attacks The Australian "The political uncertainty in Australia, including the minority government, the ongoing election campaigning, the carbon tax and the flood levy, are all factors that have contributed to consumer sentiment being dampened," David Jones chief executive ... and more » |
Kinghorn drops a clanger - Sydney Morning Herald
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Kinghorn drops a clanger Sydney Morning Herald the big two are prone to bleat. Their next nearest competitor IGA, run by Metcash, is in a battle with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to buy Franklins, which is a basket case. Consumer sentiment is weak, thrift is strong. ... and more » |
WEEKEND ECONOMIST: CPI won't inflate rates - Business Spectator
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 Globe and Mail | WEEKEND ECONOMIST: CPI won't inflate rates Business Spectator The fall in the prices of a range of discretionary goods observed in the December quarter due to soft consumer demand and the high Australian dollar is expected to continue in the March quarter. We expect prices of cars (-0.6 per cent); clothing and ... PPI rise sharpens focus on CPINinemsn Preview of next week's economic dataTrading Room Food, fuel prices tipped to push CPI higherSydney Morning Herald all 45 news articles » |
Bubble trouble, or exaggerations? - Herald Sun
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Bubble trouble, or exaggerations? Herald Sun It is an intriguing question and the answer is crucial to consumer spending, employment, the profitability of Australia's banks and particularly to those hoping to get a foothold in the property market. International sceptics including The Economist ... |
Tiger 'hunt' raises consumer rights issues - Crikey (blog)
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Tiger 'hunt' raises consumer rights issues Crikey (blog) While Tiger has since provided CASA with responses that it is reviewing, the very travellers the Australian safety regulator is supposed to protect by enforcing the rules were left in the dark as to its concerns. It must be emphasised that Tiger is at ... and more » |
Disasters still impacting CPI: economists - Sydney Morning Herald
Disasters still impacting CPI: economists - Sydney Morning Herald: "
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Globe and Mail | Disasters still impacting CPI: economists Sydney Morning Herald Economists expect rising food and petrol prices will drive March quarter headline inflation to the upper end of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target band. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to have risen by 1.2 per cent in the quarter ... WEEKEND ECONOMIST: CPI won't inflate ratesBusiness Spectator Key events to guide rates outlookNinemsn Preview of next week's economic dataTrading Room all 57 news articles » |
Cautious consumers dent Harvey Norman sales - The Australian
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 Brisbane Times | Cautious consumers dent Harvey Norman sales The Australian Meanwhile computer sales had been hit by ``a very competitive market driven by a cautious consumer,'' he said, as deflation in the key laptop market segment had been exacerbated by the strength of the Australian dollar. However this had been partly ... Harvey Norman sales hit by tight computer marketCFO World Harvey Norman Trading 'Difficult' 1.4.% RiseSmart Office Electrical trading "extremely difficult" due to price erosion: Harvey NormanCurrent.com.au Ninemsn -ABC Online all 54 news articles » |
Lady Gaga helps ease the Vodafail pain - Register
Lady Gaga helps ease the Vodafail pain - Register: "
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Lady Gaga helps ease the Vodafail pain Register Brimo has also submitted a report to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Australian Communications and Media Authority based on the experiences of irate customers posted on his site. ® Going Gaga for Vodafail the musicalSydney Morning Herald all 8 news articles » |
NBN complicates a Foxtel-Austar deal - The Australian
NBN complicates a Foxtel-Austar deal - The Australian: "
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NBN complicates a Foxtel-Austar deal The Australian ... while price and terms have been a stumbling block since talk of the deal emerged as far back as 2005, the addition of the NBN has further complicated the crucial tick of approval required from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. ... and more » |
Qantas, union talks intensify: report - Business Spectator
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 Reuters | Qantas, union talks intensify: report Business Spectator The Transport Workers Union called the meeting tense, and disappointing, while going a step further to call on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate Qantas over whether the airliner is price-gouging consumers through its ... Qantas strike threat rises after crisis talks with unionsSydney Morning Herald Qantas Raises Surcharges As Fuel, Labor LoomWall Street Journal Qantas hikes fuel surchargesMontreal Gazette all 244 news articles » |
'Phantom' to face trial in New Zealand - Stuff.co.nz
'Phantom' to face trial in New Zealand - Stuff.co.nz: "
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'Phantom' to face trial in New Zealand Stuff.co.nz Australian courts have confirmed an alleged conman will be extradited to New Zealand to face charges of a $3 million scam. Loizos Michaels, 44, is being held in a Gold Coast jail after being arrested in February by the Australian Federal Police for ... and more » |
Climate of discontent - On Line opinion
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Climate of discontent On Line opinion ... Abbott might even dare to describe global warming science as a scam. Surveys taken since 24 February show the proportion who believe warming is due to human activity is now down to 44% and that 59% are opposed to a carbon tax. Surveys of Australian ... and more » |
Ex-jockey in ripoff of farmers - Waikato Times
Ex-jockey in ripoff of farmers - Waikato Times: "
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Ex-jockey in ripoff of farmers Waikato Times The former Australian jockey refused to explain his actions when approached by the Waikato Times after his appearance. His lawyer said he had no comment. The charges against Dean followed a police investigation into Trade Me auctions offering ... |
The great holiday rip-off: Britons charged 1000 times more than UK rate to ... - Daily Mail
The great holiday rip-off: Britons charged 1000 times more than UK rate to ... - Daily Mail: "
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 Daily Mail | The great holiday rip-off: Britons charged 1000 times more than UK rate to ... Daily Mail She said: 'I needed the phone as my daughter was due to give birth in Australia. 'I received about 20 emails a day and sent a total of around 20 emails. 'During the trip I received a text from Orange to say that I had used in excess of 10 mb. ... and more » |
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