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Prick test delivers quick Alzheimer’s screening

A finger-prick blood test has been developed to screen people for Alzheimer’s Disease. Engineers at Monash University said the handheld device delivered “needle-in-a

New nasal COVID vaccine for all variants

A needle-free nasal COVID vaccine, effective against all variants, has being developed in Brisbane. Griffith University researchers believe the next-generation mucosal

Fake drugs help to manage stress

Fake drugs have been found to reduce symptoms in people with stress, anxiety and depression, even when the patients know the pills are placebos. A team lead by the

Westernisation linked to youth obesity in China

The image of fit and thin Chinese young people has been challenged by new research pointing to growing problems from obesity in the country. A paper published in the

Alcohol memories turn women off drinking

Women are less likely to drink excess alcohol if they are reminded in advance of a previous drinking experience. Research led by the University of Portsmouth found that

Whooping cough cases jump 70-fold in Queensland

Pregnant women in Queensland are being urged to obtain a free whooping cough vaccine as cases skyrocket across the state. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said the state

Boost for child health in North Queensland

Health professionals in North Queensland have access to increased funding to boost the welfare of children in the region. The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network

New smart clothing harvests body energy

A new generation of smart clothing has been developed that harvests energy and monitors the body without the need for batteries or external power. The fabric, developed

AI model predicts autism in toddlers

A computer model has been developed which can predict autism in young children with a high degree of accuracy. Associate Professor Kristiina Tammimies from Sweden’s

Humans prefer to avoid mental effort

There is nothing quite so invigorating as fully exercising your mind, said hardly anybody ever. Turns out what we all suspected is true. Thinking hard and putting in a

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