Medical Xpress: Murdoch University in the news http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from Murdoch University Research finds karate masters a cut above A study by Murdoch's School of Psychology and Exercise Science and RMIT University has found that karate masters can anticipate how an opponent will strike even before that opponent has moved a muscle. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-karate-masters.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 01 May 2013 08:37:14 EST news286616099 New recommendations in bedsharing debate Researchers from Murdoch University's School of Health Professions are urging health organisations to reconsider their attitudes to mothers and babies bedsharing. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-bedsharing-debate.html Health Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:20:21 EST news286446015 Green light for new Red Cross app It's well known that blood donors perform a vital, life-saving community service, but for some, regular blood donation is an important part of staying healthy. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-green-red-app.html Other Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:29:04 EST news286018079 New HIV findings reveal genetic double-edged sword A major international research study involving Murdoch University has found that individuals born with high numbers of a receptor known as HLA-C on their cells can naturally inhibit HIV. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-hiv-reveal-genetic-double-edged-sword.html HIV & AIDS Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:53:29 EST news284370800 Research informs healthy body image for girls (Medical Xpress)—If you want your daughter to feel better about her body, a Murdoch University researcher says to shift the focus from appearance to function. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-healthy-body-image-girls.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:27:43 EST news276856049 Breastfeeding study finds need for iodine (Medical Xpress)—A study involving researchers from Murdoch University, Curtin and Flinders universities has examined the use of nutritional supplements by pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and found potential deficiencies for babies – most notably in iodine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-breastfeeding-iodine.html Pediatrics Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:20:03 EST news272533080 Potential cure for Chagas disease A Murdoch University international collaborative project has found a potential cure for the deadly Chagas disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-potential-chagas-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:10:01 EST news270378014 Link between relaxation and eczema relief studied A Murdoch University student is investigating the link between relaxation and its ability to reduce the severity of eczema. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-link-eczema-relief.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 16 May 2012 09:38:01 EST news256379848