Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Herd immunity is the end game for the pandemic, but the AstraZeneca vaccine won't get us there
In the past fortnight, two vaccine stories made headlines around the world.
Feb 15, 2021
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News tagged with australia
Neuroscience
Musical study challenges long-held view of left brain-right brain split
(Medical Xpress) -- Ever been stuck in traffic when a feel-good song comes on the radio and suddenly your mood lightens?
Jun 4, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social connectedness may help victims of cyberbullying
A new Psychology in the Schools study found that social connectedness may act as a protective buffer against the negative mental health effects of cyberbullying.
Feb 21, 2019
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Health
New smart chair technology to improve health of workers
Researchers have designed a smart chair that will make the office and workers safer and healthier.
Jun 19, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why people born between 1966 and 1994 are at greater risk of measles – and what to do about it
Australia was declared free of measles in 2014. Yet this summer we've seen nine cases of measles in New South Wales, and others in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Jan 25, 2019
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Health
High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher dementia risk
Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in The Lancet Regional Health: Western Pacific.
Jan 1, 2024
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Diabetes
Fasting diet reduces risk markers of type 2 diabetes, study finds
A fasting diet which focuses on eating early in the day could be the key to reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Apr 6, 2023
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Medications
'Alarming' amount of new drugs on dark web, study finds
Australians have access to mass amounts of potent drugs online, equivalent to "billions of doses" every day, according to a new study from the Australian National University (ANU).
Apr 12, 2019
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Health
The 'other' red meat on the 'real' palaeodiet
The so-called palaeodiet, and now even the palaeo-epigenetic diet, has come under a lot of scrutiny of late for making wild and unsubstantiated claims and for being downright dangerous to our health.
May 7, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Melanoma's sugar addiction offers hope for new treatment
Melanoma cells are dependent on glucose to grow and spread, Melbourne researchers have found, paving the way for therapies that can halt cancer growth by blocking its fuel source.
Apr 4, 2014
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