Quitting smoking increases life expectancy even for seniors
20 December, 2024Although the benefits of quitting smoking diminish with age, there are still substantial gains for older individuals.
Sugary drinks raise cardiovascular disease risk, but occasional sweets don't
17 December, 2024Although higher sugar intake raises your risk of certain cardiovascular diseases, consuming sweet drinks is worse for your health than any other form of sugar.
Twice-yearly injection is 96% effective at HIV prevention
10 December, 2024Results from a phase 3 clinical trial indicate that a twice-yearly injection offers a 96% reduced risk of HIV infection overall, making it more effective than daily oral medication.
Certain hormone therapies linked to increased heart disease risk
03 December, 2024Specific HRT treatments involving both oestrogen and progestogen have been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots.
Common heart medicine may be causing depression
21 November, 2024Beta blockers are unlikely to be needed for heart attack patients who have a normal pumping ability. There is also a risk that these patients will become depressed by the treatment.
Defective sperm doubles pre-eclampsia risk in IVF patients
06 November, 2024A high proportion of the father's spermatozoa possessing DNA strand breaks is associated with doubled risk of pre-eclampsia in women who become pregnant by IVF.
Bright nights may increase risk of death, Alzheimer's
06 November, 2024Avoiding night light and seeking daylight may lead to reduction in disease burden, especially cardiometabolic diseases, and may increase longevity.
Mouth bacteria linked to increased head and neck cancer risk
01 November, 2024More than a dozen bacterial species that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
COVID-19 infection increases risk of heart attack and stroke
31 October, 2024COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up to three years for people with and without cardiovascular disease.
Life expectancy gains are slowing, study finds
30 October, 2024Life expectancy at birth in the world's longest-living populations has increased by an average of only six and a half years since 1990.
Vaping bad for brain health; residue may affect unborn babies
23 October, 2024University students who vape appear to have lower cognitive function scores, while exposure to vape residue while pregnant could put unborn babies at risk of immune system damage.
Too much soft drink, juice and coffee can increase stroke risk
09 October, 2024Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks, fruit juice and coffee is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to the latest findings from the INTERSTROKE research project.
High-fat diet in pregnancy risks heart problems in offspring
08 October, 2024Babies born to women consuming a high-fat, sugary diet are at risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later life, according to a new study.
Cruciferous vegetables can lower your blood pressure
03 October, 2024Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower, have been found to lower blood pressure in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.
Saline nasal drops can reduce the duration of the common cold
01 October, 2024Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children and also reduce the onward transmission of colds to family members.
