Medical research
New discovery shows how living longer can be achieved without eating less
Monash scientists have provided new insights into the role of protein and cholesterol in diet which may have implications for aging.
Jan 27, 2021
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Cardiology
Super low-cost smartphone attachment brings blood pressure monitoring to your fingertips
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip. The clip works with a custom smartphone ...
May 29, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Could a chewing gum in pregnancy help prevent premature deliveries?
Gum disease has been linked to an increased risk for preterm birth, and now new research suggests that chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol during pregnancy may lower this risk.
Feb 3, 2022
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Health
With PFAS in packaging, how safe is microwave popcorn?
Munching handfuls of microwave popcorn might be perfect for movie night, but your snack could be loading your body with potentially harmful "forever chemicals," experts warn.
Aug 31, 2022
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Why people rush for iodine tablets over nuclear, cancer risk
European countries have seen stocks of iodine fly off the shelves due to fears it may be needed to counter the risks of thyroid cancer if Russia's invasion of Ukraine causes a nuclear incident.
Mar 8, 2022
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Do you need to take supplements if you eat a healthy diet?
Vitamin supplements are a big business, with Americans spending roughly $45 billion out of more than $177 billion worldwide on pills, gummies and powders meant to boost health.
Mar 30, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Promising evidence' that osteopathy may relieve musculoskeletal pain
There's "promising evidence" that osteopathy, the physical manipulation of the body's tissues and bones, may relieve the pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions, finds a review of the available clinical evidence, ...
Apr 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development
While assessing a pregnant woman with premature labor in 1983, Linda Bullock noticed bruises on the woman. When she asked what happened, the woman told Bullock a refrigerator had fallen on her while cleaning the kitchen.
Sep 18, 2021
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Cardiology
New research discovers blood test to prenatally identify dangerous fetal heart defects
Researchers at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan have discovered a blood test that uses artificial intelligence and genetic-related biomarkers in pregnant women to accurately detect fetal congenital heart defects well ...
Oct 18, 2022
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Medical research
COVID-19 vaccine differences between men and women
Almost 95 percent of Australians aged 16 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Globally, around 65 percent of adults have had at least one dose of the vaccines available including Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen ...
Sep 5, 2022
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