New video by adults with cerebral palsy shows how physio barriers can be overcome A new animated video—released today on World Cerebral Palsy Day (October 6)—highlights how hard it is for adults with cerebral palsy to get the physiotherapy help they need, and recommends ways in which future services ... Oct 6, 2022 0 11
Novel technique reveals surprising way to suppress tumor cells By analyzing key enzymes in a new way, an international team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has discovered how a well-known signaling molecule can either stimulate or suppress tumor growth depending on where ... Oct 6, 2022 0 41
New COVID test promises an alternative to rapid antigen tests A new type of COVID test is set to be available from November for Australians to use at home. Oct 6, 2022 0 9
Vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters. Here are possible reasons Vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters, according to a new study. Oct 6, 2022 0 16
COVID has taken a greater toll on mental health among people from ethnic minorities. Sadly this is no surprise We've known for some time now that the physical effects of the pandemic have not been distributed evenly across society. Oct 6, 2022 0 5
Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer. Here's how they can do better Is there anyone who isn't aware of breast cancer? Oct 6, 2022 0 7
The adult brain has the potential to partially recover from inherited blindness, study finds A discovery about how some visually impaired adults could start to see offers a new vision of the brain's possibilities. The finding that the adult brain has the potential to partially recover from inherited blindness comes ... Oct 6, 2022 0 245
Vaccine fears 'not to blame' for low uptake among poor Low vaccination rates in poorer countries have little to do with so-called "vaccine hesitancy" according to a study that examined access to COVID-19 tools across 14 low-income countries. Oct 6, 2022 0 10
Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children's exposure An end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new University of Otago-led research. Oct 6, 2022 0 7
Researchers working to uncover consequences of prenatal cannabis exposure A team of Western researchers is working to improve our understanding of how exposure to cannabis during pregnancy may impact the developing brain of the fetus. Oct 6, 2022 0 8