Migraine gives woman French accent
A brain expert says a change in blood flow due to stroke or migraines is the likely cause of an English woman waking up with a French-sounding accent. abc.net.au |
Lessons from Mumbai not heeded
AUTHORITIES have only partially learnt the lessons of the 2008 Mumbai and Bangalore terror attacks, a security expert says. heraldsun.com.au |
Vapor may reduce harm of smoke
SMOKE-free electronic cigarettes that provide vaporised nicotine may reduce the harmful effects of smoking, researchers claim. heraldsun.com.au |
Haiti cholera epidemic 'yet to peak'
The World Health Organisation's cholera chief has warned that the epidemic in Haiti, which has so far killed 284 people, had not been contained and had yet to pass its peak. abc.net.au |
Babies bones broken at birth
OBESE mothers and bigger newborns are increasing birth complications, with some babies' bones broken to deliver safely. heraldsun.com.au |