A recently published Cochrane review has poured cold water on the value of smelly fish oil preparations. Despite long being touted as a “miracle food” for their alleged cardio-protective benefits, Australia’s most commonly taken supplement does nothing to reduce cardiovascular events, coronary heart deaths, stroke or even heart irregularities. The analysis examined evidence from almost…

Three leading integrative medicine bodies will unite in Sydney next month (September 8 – 9) to educate Australian practitioners on the science and prescribing of medicinal cannabis. The 2-day-long, RACGP accredited event will focus on clinical applications, patient safety and local regulations for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis. According to event organisers – the National…

Aussie researchers have developed the world’s first blood test to detect early stage melanoma. Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Perth produced the test after examining more than 1,600 functional proteins and identifying 10 auto-antibodies associated with melanoma. Early detection of melanoma is associated with an 80 – 95% survival rate. The blood test, which…