Treating sleep apnea could reduce dementia risk
Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep can damage the brain and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, University of Queensland researchers have found.
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Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep can damage the brain and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Jan 31, 2018
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Lying down all day can have serious implications – but according to a new study a short stint spent horizontal may be an effective way to fight type 2 diabetes.
Aug 1, 2016
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Scientists have found that targeting micro-organisms in the gut, known as microbiota, could have the potential to help prevent type 1 diabetes.
Feb 19, 2018
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A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia.
Jul 24, 2019
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Scientists are homing in on a potential treatment for osteoporosis, after performing the largest ever genetic study of the common age-related bone-thinning disease.
Sep 5, 2017
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People living with inflammatory autoimmune disease could benefit from an "immune system reboot," and researchers have isolated specific cells to target.
Sep 6, 2019
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Being struck by Cupid's arrow can be good for your teeth.
Nov 15, 2016
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A condition forcing people to involuntarily mirror movements in opposing limbs has been linked to a common developmental brain disorder.
Mar 2, 2017
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New research from The University of Queensland has found people lifting weights for aesthetic reasons run the risk of developing muscle dysmorphia.
May 31, 2022
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One of the great tussles of science – whether our health is governed by nature or nurture – has been settled, and it is effectively a draw.
May 19, 2015
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