Archive: 25/01/2018

Scrapping pre-approval of medicine ads in Australia will put consumers at risk

A government bill, currently before a Senate inquiry, aims to simplify the process for advertising medicines. These include over-the-counter products such as Nurofen, and complementary medicines such as vitamins, herbals ...

Jan 25, 2018

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E-cigarettes may help adults switch from conventional cigarettes but encourage smoking among teens

E-cigarettes can be highly addictive, and kids who use them are more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes, concluded a panel of public health experts.

Jan 25, 2018

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Don't worry, the chance of dying from potting mix is very slim

Gardening is generally a healthy and pleasurable hobby or occupation. However, any activity carries some risk – and gardening is no exception.

Jan 25, 2018

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Stem cells used to build bone and fight cancer

This year's Broad Clinical Research Fellows will apply stem cell-based approaches to two prevalent problems: non-healing bone injuries, which affect 5 million Americans each year, and neuroblastoma, the most common solid ...

Jan 25, 2018

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Lifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible individuals

Enhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology.

Jan 25, 2018

Individuals with HIV at higher risk for heart disease

A review of more than 80 studies reveals that changes in the immune cells of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection may increase their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The review is published in the ...

Jan 25, 2018

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Mechanism of familial Parkinson's disease clarified in fruit fly model

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, with up to 10 million people affected worldwide. PD is characterized by progressive increase in movement disability and impaired balance, which ...

Jan 25, 2018

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Research finds vitamin D is important for respiratory health

A new study carried out by The University of Western Australia, the Busselton Health Study and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has found vitamin D deficiency can contribute to poor respiratory functioning and health in middle-aged ...

Jan 25, 2018

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Hundreds of children sickened, dead in Papua health crisis

Some 800 children have been sickened by a measles-and-malnutrition outbreak in Indonesia's remote Papua province, officials said Thursday, with as many as 100 other people, mostly toddlers, feared to have been killed.

Jan 25, 2018

Trauma support for welfare recipients helps them earn more, study shows

People on welfare can earn more money in their jobs—and potentially leave the program—if the trauma they've faced since childhood is addressed, Drexel University research shows.

Jan 25, 2018

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