Nipah virus kills at least three in India, sparks alert A deadly virus carried mainly by fruit bats has killed at least three people in southern India, sparking a statewide health alert Monday. May 21, 2018 0 6
An unexpected chemosensor pathway for innate fear behavior against predator odor Innate fear is an essential emotion for animals to avoid danger in a severe natural environment. Rodents kept in a laboratory also show instinctive fear behavior against the smell of predators such as foxes, cats or snakes ... May 21, 2018 0 5
Complex price relationships influence nicotine product purchases Changes in pricing of tobacco products affect sales of those products at varying rates, with demand for little cigars, cigarillos, loose "roll your own" tobacco, pipe tobacco and e-cigarettes more sensitive to price change ... May 21, 2018 0 3
A common but little-known condition afflicting women When Rachel, 25, made an appointment to see her GP, she wasn't surprised by the diagnosis of thrush. May 21, 2018 0 4
Neuron guidance factor found to play a key role in immune cell function Macrophages are white blood cells involved in a variety of biological functions, from destroying infectious pathogens to repairing damaged tissue. To carry out their different roles, macrophages must first be activated and ... May 21, 2018 0 225
Drivers on the phone more cautious hands-free Drivers use "self-regulation" techniques like slowing down when they use their mobile phone hands-free while driving, according to a new QUT study of Brisbane drivers in a high-tech simulator. May 21, 2018 0 3
Rare plant compounds could hold key to treating resistant hypertension Researchers have discovered new natural compounds in a fig plant species native to Malaysia that could lead to improved treatment for resistant hypertension. May 21, 2018 0 10
Warning labels on alcohol containers highly deficient, new research shows Current health warning labels on alcohol beverage containers in New Zealand are highly deficient, new research from the University of Otago, Wellington shows. May 21, 2018 0 11
Schizophrenia more prevalent away from green spaces People who grew up without green spaces are 50 per cent more likely to develop schizophrenia compared with those who grew up surrounded by greenery. May 21, 2018 0 97
Casting light on better bowels A novel light therapy is being investigated as an alternative to prescription drugs to relieve chronic constipation and other intestinal disorders which affect millions of patients around the world. May 21, 2018 0 10
