The cell discovery that could stop allergies A new cell type that could stop allergies before they begin has been discovered by researchers at the Australian National University (ANU). Jun 20, 2019 0 4
Reinvigorating the clinical drug pipeline for TB A research team led by scientists from the Broad Institute has uncovered a novel group of chemical inhibitors that can kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). Importantly, these chemical compounds take aim at a previously ... Jun 20, 2019 0 0
Bisexual individuals can suffer from identity denial, may increase risk for depression Bisexual individuals may feel discriminated against and have high rates of stress and depression because they believe that their sexual identity is often questioned or denied by others, according to a Rutgers study. Jun 20, 2019 0 1
Home-HIT might be the workout that brings quick, simple exercises to the masses How much do you exercise? Government guidelines suggest that, in order to stay healthy, adults should perform at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every weekâthat's exercise that gets your breathing and heart ... Jun 20, 2019 0 0
Krokodil, the Russian 'flesh-eating' drug, makes a rare appearance in Australia A young man recently turned up at a rural drug and alcohol service in New South Wales seeking help because of an infection in his arm. He said he had injected the drug Krokodil, which had not previously been reported in Australia. Jun 20, 2019 0 4
Low-carb diet may reduce diabetes risk independent of weight loss A low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they don't lose any weight, a new study suggests. Jun 20, 2019 0 5
Don't believe everything psychologists tell you about memory Over the past couple of decades, there has been an explosion of research into "false memories," showing that our memory can be subtly altered by a variety of internal and external factors. Many psychologists think the public ... Jun 20, 2019 0 0
How to train your brain to lucid dream Dreams can often be confusing and blurry experiences. Reduced critical thinking, little to no access to our true memories and heightened impulsivity and emotions during normal dream states often make for head-scratching moments ... Jun 20, 2019 0 4
Researchers call for the term 'high functioning autism' to be consigned to history Autism researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute have called for the term "high functioning autism" to be abandoned because of the misleading and potentially harmful expectations it creates around the abilities of children ... Jun 20, 2019 0 6
