Hot weather link to suicidal hospital visits
Hot weather has been linked to an increased suicide risk for young Australians.
A study out of News South Wales found for every one degree rise in the daily mean
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Data shows sugar tax halves sweet drink purchases
A study of United States cities which have introduced a tax on sugary drinks has shown up to a 50 percent reduction in purchases.
Researchers at the University of
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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
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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
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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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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
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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 more22 October 2024
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
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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 more21 October 2024
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 more21 October 2024