Science Network WA

Diabetes

Intense workouts best for exercising diabetics

REALLY working up a sweat while exercising by ramping up intensity has eliminated the need to eat and drink in order to stabilise blood sugars before exercise in Type 1 diabetics.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Lifestyle factors play role in IVF success

West Australian couples wanting to increase their chances of falling pregnant through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) should consider quitting smoking, drink alcohol moderately and have a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, according ...

Overweight & Obesity

Parental nagging won't shift teen weight

If you want to encourage your overweight or obese teenager to eat better and exercise more, nagging and verbal pressure won't work, research says.

Pediatrics

Empathy and attention come into focus for preterm kids

Local research has confirmed children born extremely prematurely or 'preterm' have a less developed sense of empathy and poorer attention skills than typically developing children but the work has failed to determine if there ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Gaming reduces pain for burns victims

Released in 2006, the Nintendo Wii was snapped up by Australian families and gaming enthusiasts in just four days, becoming the fastest selling console in our history, and now it is helping local burns victims manage their ...

Health

Shops and smaller blocks key for active residents

A community centre, a 'main street' layout, short blocks, footpaths and street trees are the best features for encouraging people to walk around their suburb, according to a study of Perth neighbourhoods.

Health

Science busts heat exercise myths

Drinking excessive amounts of water before exercising and drenching your clothes are myths that local researchers suggest Perth athletes ditch this summer.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Respiratory disease concern for cerebral palsy sufferers

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the world's most common childhood disability and despite major advancements in medical science the survival rate of people with CP has not improved in the past forty years.

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