Archive: 13/06/2017

Muscle growth finding may assist with cancer treatment

Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) researchers have collaboratively developed a therapeutic approach that dramatically promotes the growth of muscle mass, which could potentially prevent muscle wasting ...

Jun 13, 2017

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More brain activity is not always better when it comes to memory and attention

Potential new ways of understanding the cause of cognitive impairments, such as problems with memory and attention, in brain disorders including schizophrenia and Alzheimer's are under the spotlight in a new research review.

Jun 13, 2017

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6 things you need to know about cervical screening

It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week, so we're giving a run-down of what you need to know about cervical screening, also known as the smear test.

Jun 13, 2017

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Body dysmorphic disorder visual retraining program

A world-first study is aiming to alleviate symptoms of those with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) through a unique visual retraining program. BDD results in an exaggerated perception of aspects of personal appearance.

Jun 13, 2017

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Keep well hydrated to help keep kidney stones away

Each year, more than a million people in the U.S. will seek treatment for mild to severe pain caused by a kidney stone. Overall, one in 11 individuals in the U.S. will be affected by kidney stones at some time in their life. ...

Jun 13, 2017

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Scientists discover rare genetic susceptibility to common cold

Scientists have identified a rare genetic mutation that results in a markedly increased susceptibility to infection by human rhinoviruses (HRVs)—the main causes of the common cold. Colds contribute to more than 18 billion ...

Jun 13, 2017

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Mental health prevalence steady, pensions on the rise

The prevalence of common mental disorders (CMDs) such as depression and anxiety in Australia was fairly stable between 2001 and 2014, but the number of working-age individuals receiving a disability support pension (DSP) ...

Jun 13, 2017

Psychology's diversity problem

Lack of diversity in psychological research is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, according to an Australian academic.

Jun 13, 2017

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Are jokesters screwing up our data on gay teenagers?

Teens are mischievous, not to be trusted. You've probably heard the trope before – maybe you even believe it yourself. But is the stereotype now warping our trust of scientific results?

Jun 13, 2017

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How the brain hinders individual muscle control

The key to balance is, in part, the ability to overpower your mind. Your brain possesses what some researchers call "common drive." It wants to activate and relax all muscles in synchrony, including the opposing ones. It's ...

Jun 13, 2017

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