Health

Fri 24 May 2013

Small molecule could provide clue to ending the itch

SCIENTISTS have discovered a key substance in the central nervous system responsible for transmitting the sensation of an itch from the skin to the brain.

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Steve Connor

Kidney disease often goes unchecked

DESPITE one in three Australians being at high risk of kidney disease, the chronic illness remains low on the health radar of many people.

Health
APN Newsdesk

Jets proud to 'go pink' for charity

IPSWICH Jets will play in pink on Saturday against the Redcliffe Dolphins and all for a great cause.

Health

Mad Hatter joins Alice at tea party

EVEN the Mad Hatter got in on the act to raise money for Cancer Council Queensland on Thursday at Australia's Biggest Morning Tea functions in Ipswich.

Lucky ones' hands up to raise $4000 for research

BRENDA Riek and Jodie Wayland call themselves the lucky ones. After battling cancer, the pair will walk 60km for The Weekend to End Women's Cancer in October.

Health

Scientists create new, more effective flu vaccine

A NEW kind of flu vaccine that works against many different strains of influenza virus has proved to be more effective than conventional vaccines.

Health
Steve Connor

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