In debates about drug use, fun is important Millions of Australians use, or have used, illicit substances at some point in their life, while millions more are regular users of legal drugs such as alcohol, tobacco or sleeping pills. Feb 8, 2019 1 0
New study proves the success of support for parents who have children taken into care A scheme supporting parents who have had children taken into care has been praised by Cardiff University academics in charge of its first independent evaluation. Feb 8, 2019 0 7
Infectious diseases: When a kiss is more than a kiss Often referred to as the "kissing disease," mononucleosis is a common ailment caused by the Epstein-Barr virus that is transmitted through saliva. Feb 8, 2019 0 1
MDMA users more empathetic than other drug users Long-term MDMA users have higher levels of empathy than cannabis and other drugs users, new research suggests. Feb 8, 2019 1 22
RNAs play key role in protein aggregation and in neurodegenerative disease, according to new research New research reveals RNAs, which are crucial for cells to produce proteins, are also involved in protein aggregation, where proteins do not fold properly and 'clump' together into aggregates. If cells cannot clear these away, ... Feb 8, 2019 0 2
Study recommends reconsidering hepatitis A vaccination protocol to prevent a vaccine-resistant virus Researchers of the University of Barcelona (UB) have used massive sequencing techniques with samples from patients to determine the evolution of the hepatitis A virus. The results, published in the journal EBioMedicine, show ... Feb 8, 2019 0 1
Scientists catch heartbeat 'molecular switch' in action Oxford University Radcliffe Department of Medicine researchers have developed a new method that uses a protein originally found in marine corals to visualise the flow of calcium that makes the heart beat. Feb 8, 2019 0 328
Q&A: Understanding secondary headache disorder Dear Mayo Clinic: How can you tell when a headache requires additional diagnostic testing? Feb 8, 2019 0 0
Get the most from frozen vegetables (HealthDay)—When it comes to cooking veggies, fresh from the farmer's market always tastes best. But when you're cooking produce out of season, head to the freezer section of your favorite store. Feb 8, 2019 0 2
Chronic rhinosinusitis linked to depression, anxiety (HealthDay)—Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is associated with incidence of depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Feb 8, 2019 1 10
