Medical research
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Volunteers infected with Zika in hunt for vaccines AAP - 22-10-2023
Researchers in the United States have shown for the first time they can safely and effectively infect human volunteers with Zika virus, a step towards learning more about
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Researchers hope tongue test can help lick disease AAP - 22-10-2023
Our tongues help us savour life but they could also help to save our lives. Examining the colour of a patient's tongue is highly effective at diagnosing
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Study links consistent lack of sleep to depression AAP - 20-10-2023
Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night could increase the risk of depression, British research suggests. Poor sleep has been considered a side-effect
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Study suggests two serves of red meat ups diabetes risk AAP - 20-10-2023
Eating just two servings of red meat per week may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. It also found that replacing red meat
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Study opens door on negative health aspects of renting AAP - 12-10-2023
Housing unaffordability not only harms people's finances but also their health, with people in the rental market ageing faster than those who own their own home.
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Medicinal cannabis eases pain, anxiety, fatigue AAP - 07-09-2023
Medicinal cannabis boosts the health and quality of life of patients suffering from mental health conditions, chronic pain and fatigue, an Australian study shows.
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Researchers want governments to raise smoking age to 22 AAP - 27-08-2023
Young people should be banned from buying tobacco products until they are 22, researchers have suggested after a study found those who start smoking before the age of 20 find
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Swim alert as blindness-causing organism found in water AAP - 25-08-2023
An ocean-dwelling microorganism linked to blindness-inducing infections in one in four swimmers has been spotted lurking in coastal waters in NSW. The microscopic
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One billion people could have osteoarthritis by 2050 AAP - 23-08-2023
The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 15 per cent of the global population over the age of 30 and it is estimated that by 2050 nearly one billion people
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Australian research prompts updated malaria net advice AAP - 20-08-2023
Work by Australian researchers has prompted the World Health Organisation to update its recommendations for malaria-preventing mosquito nets. Dr Timothy Barker
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Study casts doubt on benefits of blue light blockers AAP - 18-08-2023
Blue blockers seem to do little to protect against eye strain while people stare at digital screens, at least in the short term, scientists warn. A University
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Hypertension linked to earlier cognitive risk in study AAP - 17-08-2023
A correlation between genetic high blood pressure and early cognitive decline has been found by Australian researchers. The research, published by University
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Microgreens, mature veg may both limit weight AAP - 16-08-2023
Microgreens and mature vegetables may both be effective for weight control, while the immature plants are also richer in some nutrients, research suggests.
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One drink a day could raise blood pressure AAP - 01-08-2023
Just one alcoholic drink a day could raise a person's blood pressure, a new study suggests. While the largest increases were seen among heavy drinkers,
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Honey from Aussie ant has powerful healing properties AAP - 27-07-2023
Honey produced by a little-known Australian ant carries powerful medicinal properties that could be used to fight harmful bacteria and fungi. The honeypot ant,
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Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope' AAP - 19-07-2023
Four-year-old Hunter Payne enjoys running around and playing like any other boy his age. But a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy means instead instead
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Birth trauma findings spark calls for better support AAP - 16-07-2023
One in three Australian mothers say giving birth is traumatic, prompting calls for a national inquiry and better education for parents and clinicians. More
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One-shot virus vaccine hope to protect preterm babies AAP - 10-07-2023
Researchers hope the successful trial of a one-shot vaccine will reduce hospitalisation rates for premature babies at risk of complications from a common respiratory virus.
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New study creates guidelines to safely kick opioid use AAP - 26-06-2023
People at the end of their lives should not be suddenly taken off strong opioids, and healthier patients could benefit from bespoke pain management plans, according to new
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Men hiding health issues, brushing off concerns AAP - 12-06-2023
Reluctance among men to seek medical help is in the spotlight as most have put off speaking to a health professional. A survey of 2000 men found more more than
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