Health
Measuring leakage through the blood-brain barrier
The brain is unusual compared to other organs in that it has a very dense vascular network, but tightly restricts…
Balanced advice needed to address ‘screen time’ for children, study shows
Parents, health professionals and educators need clear and balanced information to help manage young children’s use of mobile touch-screen devices…
Curtin researchers bound for female leadership mission in Antarctica
Three researchers from Curtin University will join 97 female leaders from around the world for the fourth instalment of the…
Diets high in vegetables and fish may lower risk of multiple sclerosis
People who consume a diet high in vegetables and fish may have a reduced risk of multiple sclerosis, new research…
Alcohol industry resists prioritising health over profits, research finds
The Australian alcohol industry fails to acknowledge the substantial burden of disease caused by their products and resists calls for…
Advancing the treatment of chronic wounds is essential for all Australians
The national wound burden in Australia is unknown, however, 433,000 Australians are estimated to suffer from a chronic wound at…
Cannabinoid plays role in survival rates of mice with pancreatic cancer
Mice with pancreatic cancer survived longer than normal if they were treated with a naturally occurring cannabinoid as well as…
Tuning out the fear
Did you know more people fear snakes and spiders than soaring heights or tiny spaces? For some, these worries are…
Lateropulsion sits front and centre on the balance board
The application of ‘gaming’ hardware and software in clinical settings is an interesting trend in physical rehabilitation. Now, an Australian…
Taking sports activity tracking from the stadium to the stage
It seems that every second person wears an activity tracker, smart watch or GPS-enabled sports watch these days. And professional…