Whole fat or low-fat milk better for kids? It may make no difference to their health: study A world-first study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found whole fat milk is just as good for kids as low fat. Oct 12, 2021 0 4
Wind farm noise may not be more disruptive to sleep than other sources Residents who live within 10 km of a wind farm report more sleep issues from other sources, such as insomnia, stress and snoring spouses, than the nearby wind farms, a Flinders University study has found. Oct 12, 2021 0 0
'Pet prep' could be key to disaster survival James Cook University researchers have discovered most pet owners have inadequate plans for their pets if a natural disaster strikes—but disaster response planners may be able to turn this into a positive. Oct 12, 2021 0 1
Lonely after lockdown? How COVID may leave us with fewer friends if we are not careful Many of us have been struggling with isolation and loneliness during COVID lockdowns, despite the increase in online interactions. Oct 12, 2021 0 0
Immunotherapy combination could be alternative to 'Extreme' chemotherapy in some head and neck cancers An immunotherapy combination could be better than standard "Extreme" chemotherapy as first-line treatment for some patients with relapsed or metastatic head and neck cancer, or both, a major phase III trial suggests. Oct 12, 2021 0 12
Genetic study explores how human pregnancy is unique A new study delves into the evolutionary history of pregnancy, identifying hundreds of genes that evolved to be turned on or off in the uterus of humans during the early part of pregnancy, in contrast to a range of other ... Oct 12, 2021 0 100
Targeting epilepsy with surgical precision For the more than 15 million epilepsy patients around the world whose disease is not controlled by medication, the only remaining option is removal of the parts of the brain where seizures originate. Even then, surgery is ... Oct 12, 2021 0 55
Research review shows intermittent fasting works for weight loss, health changes Intermittent fasting can produce clinically significant weight loss as well as improve metabolic health in individuals with obesity, according to a new study review led by University of Illinois Chicago researchers. Oct 12, 2021 0 27
CDC/ClinGen collaboration results in a significant new genetic variant resource The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Genetic Testing Reference Material Program (GeT-RM) has partnered with the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) to develop a publicly available list of 546 expert curated ... Oct 12, 2021 0 0
Study: Combined treatments are the most effective to stop smoking Combination therapies, particularly varenicline and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) combined, are the most effective tobacco cessation pharmacotherapies, the largest review to examine the effectiveness and safety of electronic ... Oct 12, 2021 0 3
