Blood sugar levels linked to brain shrinkage
Blood sugar levels at the high end of what is considered normal may put the brain at risk, a study from the Australian National University has found. Dr Nicolas Cherbuin from the Centre on Ageing,...
View ArticleAdvance in traumatic stress treatment
Drug abuse should not stop people who also suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from receiving psychological treatment, a new study suggests. The researchers found that people with PTSD...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drink and drug fears for lesbians
Lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to binge drink and take illegal drugs and less likely to have a pap smear, a Curtin University study reveals. The WA Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Health...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Turning a blind eye
A major breakthrough by Australian medical researchers offers a brighter future for the vision impaired. A bionic device has been successfully implanted into the eye of a Victorian woman who can now...
View ArticleGenetic test predicts risk for autism
A new diagnostic test to predict babies’ and older children’s risk of developing autism has been developed by Melbourne researchers, providing a way for early detection and intervention. Researchers...
View ArticleNew scanner speeds up brain research
Melbourne researchers have taken delivery of an improved brain scanner that will allow them to fast-track the detection and treatment of neurological disorders. The positron emission tomography –...
View ArticleInterventions can prevent falls: study
An international review involving University of Sydney researchers has shed light on falls in older people, revealing some interventions can effectively prevent falls in people over 65 and living in...
View ArticleMental health action pays off
Research indicates that improved programs for struggling students lead to better retention rates. Over the past few decades, there has been growing concern in the university community about the rise of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tomatoes tied to lower stroke risk
Eating tomatoes may help to reduce to risk of stroke, according to researchers in Finland. The key factor appears to be the antioxidant lycopene that tomatoes are high in. The study, involving more...
View ArticleNational program to increase Radiation Therapy
Cancer patients are set to get improved access to radiation therapy as Monash University leads a new program across Australian universities to be implemented by the middle of next year. The national...
View Article
