Contact events in rugby linked to reduced blood flow to brain
09 August, 2021Repetitive contact events incurred over a single season resulted in professional rugby union players having a reduced ability to regulate blood flow to the brain.
Too much coffee increases risk of dementia and stroke
04 August, 2021In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that high coffee consumption is associated with smaller total brain volumes and an increased risk of dementia.
Lower haemoglobin may prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome
29 July, 2021New research led by Finland's University of Oulu refutes the belief that high haemoglobin levels are always desirable for health.
ATAGI recommends AstraZeneca for Sydneysiders
29 July, 2021All individuals aged 18 years and above in Greater Sydney should strongly consider getting vaccinated with any available COVID-19 vaccine.
Fibromyalgia likely the result of autoimmune problems: study
21 July, 2021Many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome are caused by antibodies that increase the activity of pain-sensing nerves throughout the body.
Ultrasound could be a non-invasive treatment for Alzheimer's
15 July, 2021Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood–brain barrier, researchers have found.
Antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer
12 July, 2021Antibiotics may increase the risk of cancer of the large intestine (colon) — especially in people under 50 years.
Age explains the genetic mutations of skin cancer
07 July, 2021Age is the factor that explains most of the genetic mutations associated with the appearance and development of different cancerous tumours that affect the skin.
People with HIV at risk of ageing-related genetic changes
29 June, 2021People living with HIV have a higher rate of clonal haematopoiesis (CH), which results when a genetic mutation develops in a small number of blood stem cells.
Link found between gut microbiome and stroke
25 June, 2021Simply transplanting gut microbes was enough to cause a profound change in stroke severity.
ATAGI no longer recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for 50–59s
21 June, 2021The updated advice is based on new evidence demonstrating a higher risk for TTS in 50- to 59-year-olds than initially estimated in Australia.
HPV infection may increase risk of preterm birth
18 June, 2021A connection can be seen between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the risk for preterm birth, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.
Ultrasound energy used to treat high blood pressure
17 June, 2021A minimally invasive procedure that targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients.
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition in elderly
16 June, 2021A healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in adults aged 80 and over, even in cases where a person carries a genetic risk of dementia.
Promising drug target for aggressive prostate cancer
11 June, 2021Inhibiting the protein H6PD led to significantly reduced tumour sizes and improved survival among mouse models with drug-resistant prostate cancer.
