Archive: 24/10/2019

Safe injection rooms save lives – yet the UK government continues to oppose them

Urgent action is needed to stem the UK's overdose crisis, according to a group of cross party MPs, who have called upon the government to properly tackle the issue. Drug-related deaths rose to record numbers in 2018 in England ...

Oct 24, 2019

More teens learning to drive in safer conditions

Could America's roads become safer in the future?

Oct 24, 2019

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Neurorehabilitation: Fighting strokes with robotics

Having a stroke can be a scary experience, but the long road to recovery might be getting shorter, thanks to research out of ECU.

Oct 24, 2019

Alzheimer's amyloid build-up affects certain parts of brain cells more than others in mice

A protein that is linked with Alzheimer's Disease has been found to be more likely to affect certain parts of brain cells that send messages than other parts of the cells.

Oct 24, 2019

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We have a vaccine for hepatitis B, but we still need a cure

Hepatitis B is blood-borne virus that packs a punch. Worldwide, more than 1.3 billion people have been infected with hepatitis B, and 257 million people have developed a life-long infection. This includes 240,000 Australians, ...

Oct 24, 2019

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Nasal swab could help gauge smokers' odds for lung cancer

Could a person's risk for lung cancer someday be determined with a quick swab of the nose?

Oct 24, 2019

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Over-the-top policing of bike helmet laws targets vulnerable riders

Cycling is often held up as a model of healthy and sustainable urban transport. So why have bike laws become more, not less, draconian? Our ongoing research shows mandatory helmet laws have become a tool of disproportionate ...

Oct 24, 2019

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Intermittent fasting: Foolproof or fad?

Fad diets and exercise routines seem to come and go as often as the refrigerator calls out to people looking to lose a few pounds.

Oct 24, 2019

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Don't forget these tips to boost your memory

If you have a hard time remembering names or what to get at the supermarket, there are ways to boost your memory.

Oct 24, 2019

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Quad training for knee support

Whether you're mountain biking, kicking a soccer ball with friends, or just sprinting down the street to catch a bus, your quadriceps are hard at work.

Oct 24, 2019

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