Recent Medical News
Reduced vaccination may lead to increased health risks this flu season
By the Staff at Virtual Medical Centre
Published in Virtual Medical Centre online, March 2011
As the 'flu season' begins, new findings released by the Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) have led experts to call upon pharmacists to challenge the risky behaviour of people when it comes to preventing transmission of influenza and seeking vaccination. ..... Read the article
One in five men drink six coffees daily
By the Staff at Herald Sun
Published on the Herald Sun online, March 31 2011
ONE in five Australian men drink six coffees or more a day, according to new research that warns such a high level of caffeine is brewing up serious health concerns. ....... Read the article
Health Alert Issued For New Nintendo 3Ds
By David Richards
Published in The Channel News online, March 29 2011
Nintendo, who is about to start flogging their 3DS handheld console in Australia, has been forced to issue a statement after complaints that users overseas are suffering headaches and eyestrain when playing the new 3DS console........ Read the article
Just How Bad Is The KFC Double For Your Health?
By Angus Kidman
Published in the Life Hacker online, March 29 2011
As we foreshadowed in our Takeaway Food Week instalment on chicken, KFC is releasing the Double — a burger with two pieces of chicken, bacon and cheese plus sauce but no actual bun — in Australia. Does dumping the bread make it healthier or less healthy?...... Read the article
