Medical research
Epilepsy treatment could yield cure for McArdle disease
WA scientists may have found a cure for the crippling muscle condition McArdle disease, using a drug already approved for use in humans.
Jan 15, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Is the cold weather making you hungrier?
If the winter chill is making you reach for the cookie jar, don't beat yourself up—your brain is hard wired to seek calories, particularly when it's cold.
Jul 15, 2016
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Immobility may be key to predicting Parkinson's decline
West Australian researchers have found physical symptoms such as having difficulty moving or maintaining one's balance could be the key to predicting cognitive changes in people who suffer from a Parkinson's disease subtype.
Jul 18, 2016
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Health
Vitamin D and depression links debunked
Vitamin D deficiency does not cause depression in later life but may be a marker for depression, a local study suggests.
Mar 2, 2015
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Health
Local study to examine paleo diet for protective effects
Potentially groundbreaking research comparing palaeolithic and traditional healthy diets is the focus of a new Edith Cowan University study investigating whether the paleo diet can help protect against heart disease and diabetes.
Apr 22, 2014
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Diabetes
Progress in diabetes drug delivery
A drug therapy for diabetes treatment is being developed by an international research team led by WA scientists, which combines an existing anti-diabetic drug with bile acids to improve the drug's delivery and prolong release.
Jan 22, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Deodorant use ok for radiotherapy patients
Women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer can use deodorant without fear of increased underarm skin reaction, pain, itching or burning, research suggests.
Feb 27, 2015
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Health
Spinach, apples increase important molecule for cardiovascular and cognitive health
Scientists have discovered that consuming apples and spinach acutely increases nitric oxide (NO) status, an important molecule for cardiovascular and cognitive health through its affect on blood flow and blood vessel function.
May 5, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Herbal tea offsets colon cancer risk
People who drink herbal tea, even as little as once a week, may have a reduced risk of distal colon cancer, according to local collaborative research.
May 12, 2014
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Surgery
A hip and trunk training program for athletes reduces ACL injuries
With the help of the Hockeyroos UWA researchers have developed a hip and trunk training program that could reduce the high rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in all levels of sport.
Apr 1, 2015
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