Australians are living and working longer—but not necessarily healthier, new study shows Australians are living and working longer, but a longer working life doesn't always come with equivalent gains in healthy life. Jul 28, 2023 0 12
Climb the stairs, lug the shopping, chase the kids: Incidental vigorous activity linked to lower cancer risks Many people know exercise reduces the risk of cancers, including liver, lung, breast and kidney. But structured exercise is time-consuming, requires significant commitment and often financial outlay or travel to a gym. These ... Jul 28, 2023 0 25
Researchers identify a potential therapeutic target against cirrhosis and liver inflammation The RNF41 protein could be a new therapeutic target in the fight against two chronic liver diseases: cirrhosis and liver inflammation. This is the conclusion of a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine ... Jul 28, 2023 0 340
Unlocking a key to kidney cancer: Study advances understanding of tumor growth Researchers from A*STAR's Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have discovered how the loss of a gene, PBRM1, can lead to the development of kidney cancer. The work is ... Jul 28, 2023 0 54
Researchers tickle rats to identify part of the brain critical for laughter and playfulness To study play behaviors in animals, scientists must be able to authentically simulate play-conducive environments in the laboratory. Jul 28, 2023 1 79
Study finds that ketone bodies, as alternative cellular fuels, boost immunity A metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, reports an early stage study by Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators. Jul 28, 2023 0 114
Youth placed in adult prison have their lives cut shorter, study says A University of Cincinnati co-authored study found that in the U.S. youth who are incarcerated in adult correctional facilities are at a 33% higher risk for an early death between the ages of 18 and 39. The study, published ... Jul 28, 2023 4 38
Skin cancer diagnosis: Exploring reinforcement learning for improved performance of AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used to diagnose skin cancer, but it cannot (yet) keep pace with the complex decision-making of doctors in practice. An international research team led by Harald Kittler of MedUni ... Jul 28, 2023 0 36
Australians living longer, but dementia and Alzheimer's are a greater risk: Study A new analysis of Australia's disease burden reveals Australians are living six years longer than they were 30 years ago, but more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Jul 28, 2023 0 8
Immunity gap likely reason for cluster of New Zealand whooping cough deaths, experts say The death of three babies in Aotearoa from whooping cough this year were likely caused by an infant-mother immunity gap, according to a group of infectious disease and immunization experts. Jul 28, 2023 0 1