Health
Immunity protein at birth reduces likelihood of childhood malaria
Newborn babies who were born with high levels of an immune-related protein in their blood cells were less likely to…
Have you had your sorghum? Gluten-free Weet-Bix helps combat diabetes
Curtin researcher and food scientist, Dr Stuart Johnson, discovered that a grain used mainly in animal feed in Australia contains…
Study finds alcohol and drug treatment may be best served at home
Offering withdrawal services to certain people struggling with alcohol and other drug addictions in their own home may serve as…
Diet guidelines critical for multiple sclerosis patients, research finds
People recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis crave and need more advice about recommended foods and diets that will help manage…
Pets offer therapeutic aid for people with borderline personality disorder
People living with borderline personality disorder may enjoy a better quality of life by owning a pet, new research led…
One in two Australians believe autonomous cars will reduce crashes
About half of Australians believe autonomous vehicles will reduce crashes, emissions and stress on the roads with men more likely…
New research finds ‘mind over matter’ key to a healthy lifestyle
People who want to increase their participation in regular exercise and adopt a healthier lifestyle may be best to mentally…
Chinese immigrants in Australia at higher risk of allergies, research shows
Chinese immigrants who live in a Western environment like Australia have an increased risk of allergies, hay fever and asthma,…
Teens who miss school from spinal pain more likely to have work ‘sick days’
Teenagers who take time off school due to low-back or neck pain are three times more likely to take sick…
Can tackling harm your brain?
When former England striker Jeff Astle died from early onset dementia in 2002, the coroner put it down to heading…