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Lifestyle choices leave chemical dementia warnings

With almost half of dementia cases preventable, Queensland researchers believe they have uncovered a new early warning system. Study lead author Jacob Levenstein, from

New centre focuses on real-time response to cancers

Patients with aggressive and late-stage cancers will benefit from a new world-class research centre which opened in Brisbane this week. Based at QIMR Berghofer, in the

Hyaluronic acid creates new buzz in technology

A skincare ingredient has been used to create a new electricity-conducting material which the Australian developers say will revolutionise smartphones and wearable

Improved AI X-ray tool to ease demand for radiologists

A world-first method to interpret X-rays has been developed by Australian scientists. A team at the CSIRO have trained artificial intelligence (AI) to write more

High hopes for new non-opioid pain relief

Japanese scientists are developing a pain reliever that rivals the efficacy of opioid-based treatments without the risks. Kyoto University Professor Masatoshi Hagiwara

Time to brush up on new rates for night-time visitor

The cost-of-living crisis spares no one, with a regular night-time visitor to Aussie homes feeling the pain over recent years. A new survey of 25,000 Australians by the

Improving health of the homeless and their pets

An American program is integrating human medical and veterinary services in an effort to improve health care for homeless people. The Seattle One Health Clinic, operated

Genetic link to stuttering provides new hope

A global study has identified DNA markers for people who experience stuttering. Study co-author Janet Beilby, from Curtin University in Western Australia, said the

QIMR Berghofer lands NeuroScientific manufacturing deal

A new cell therapy which will help people with serious conditions such as Crohn’s disease will be manufactured at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research

Sports participation focus of new national research unit

A national research project is under way to increase sport participation in Australia. Led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the three-year initiative brings

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