Common hormone could hold key to treating endometrial cancer New research from QIMR Berghofer has found that the hormone testosterone may play an important role in the development of endometrial cancer. Aug 25, 2023 0 37
Germany's booze-free beer boom All the fun of the Oktoberfest, without the hangover: Germans are swapping traditional beer for non-alcoholic brews, driven by health concerns and the increasing quality of booze-free options. Aug 25, 2023 0 1
California doctor lauded for COVID testing work pleads guilty to selling misbranded cosmetic drugs A "rock star" doctor who tested tens of thousands of people for COVID-19 in the pandemic's early months in a badly-stricken California desert community has pleaded guilty to misbranding cosmetic drugs, authorities said Thursday. Aug 25, 2023 0 2
Virtual reality study reveals link between sense of presence and cognitive abilities A study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on the intricate relationship between the sense of presence in virtual reality (VR) environments and cognitive abilities. The study, titled "The role of sense of presence ... Aug 25, 2023 1 160
Smokers who start below age 20 become more addicted and find it difficult to quit, research suggests Researchers urge governments to raise the legal age to purchase cigarettes to 22 years or higher as study finds it becomes less addictive and easier to quit as people get older. The research is presented at ESC Congress 2023. Aug 25, 2023 0 3
Cluster of slightly unhealthy traits linked with earlier heart attack and stroke Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits, including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to ... Aug 25, 2023 0 8
Alternatives to indwelling urinary catheters help patients avoid infections and urethral trauma Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals, according ... Aug 25, 2023 0 2
