Health

Traffic accident scene. | Newsreel

New sponge bandage targets fatal haemorrhaging

A spongelike bandage has been developed to help prevent fatal haemorrhaging and infection following an accident. University of Central Florida Assistant Professor Kausik
Read more 23 October 2024
Grandson visiting his granny

Forget diets, an old granny increases longevity

Having a very old grandmother will have a greater impact on your lifespan than eating less calories, according to a US study at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). The
Read more 22 October 2024
Dr Janet Schloss at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.

Trial will test natural treatment for painful condition

A new research trial will explore the ability of a herb-based natural treatment to relieve urinary tract infections (UTIs). Southern Cross University’s National Centre
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Associate Professor Miguel Renteria QIMR Berghofer. | Newsreel

Brisbane study reveals genetic links to brain disorders

Brisbane researchers have revealed genetic links to brain conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, in the world’s largest study of brain volume. QIMR Berghofer
Read more 22 October 2024

Physical fitness in childhood key to teenage mental health

Good physical fitness throughout childhood can help prevent stress and depression in adolescence, according to a Finnish study. The study followed 241 adolescents for
Read more 22 October 2024
Elderly women laughing. Newsreel

Social happiness a factor in dementia risk

A person’s social environment is increasingly becoming a risk factor in the battle against dementia. A study from the UNSW Business School has found that as the
Read more 22 October 2024

Pain medication works for men but not women

Traditional pain relief medications do not work as well for women compared to men, prompting an expert in chronic pain management to call for more gender-specific pain
Read more 21 October 2024
Robot hand. | Newsreel

New technology paves the way for a ‘robodoctor’

A soft robot has been developed which can perform routine medical examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps. Researchers at
Read more 21 October 2024
Person having heart attack. | Newsreel

Blood test can confirm heart attack in minutes

A new blood test has been developed which can detect a heart attack within minutes, instead of hours. Researchers at John Hopkins University said the new test could
Read more 20 October 2024
Hungry hands waiting for grain. | Newsreel

Food as a weapon common in global conflicts

Up to 21,000 people are dying of hunger each day in countries impacted by war. A new Oxfam report, which looked at 54 conflict-affected countries, found they account for
Read more 16 October 2024