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COVID linked to reactivation of dormant viruses

COVID-19 has been found to reactivate certain chronic viruses that have been dormant in the body. Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital say there is emerging

Tickling is a cross-cultural screaming sensation

By Anina Rich We’ve all been tickled. We all know our ticklish spots, and we all know how we respond when these are tickled: helpless laughter, attempts at escape,

New heart map opens the way for better treatments

Queensland researchers have created a highly detailed map of the chemical signals that control heart function. They say this will open “new avenues” for the

Details released for ‘missing link’ Brisbane bikeway

Brisbane City Council has announced details of a new cycling link between the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway. It says this will mean a safer, more

Some good news for moderate wine drinkers

A major study of alcohol consumption has confirmed the long-term health dangers but also found some good news for moderate wine drinkers. The study, reported by Science

Ariana Grande health speculation asks the wrong question

By Vivienne Lewis Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people say we shouldn’t comment on another person’s body. Others argue

Mindfulness appears to slow the passage of time

By Amy Errmann Ask someone if they’d rather take $5 today or $10 next week and they’ll know which option is better. Yet that idea of “today” can have a magnetic

Australian bird flu cases are taking off

By Jane Younger The spread of H5N1 birdflu is worsening. At the time of writing, Australia has 53 confirmed detections in wild seabirds across five states. In South

Singing out loud reduces stress and pain, and feels good

By Kathleen Mikkelsen Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio up in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out

Young people more likely to admit mental struggles

By Sabrina Lenzen Ask any parent, teacher or GP and they will tell you young people seem to be doing worse, mentally, than they used to. National surveys back them

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