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Anxiety affects back pain more than posture
A new review of research suggests anxiety is more likely to have an impact on back pain than poor posture.
Aug 19, 2022


Ice baths in winter push our limits
Every week, a growing number of like-minded souls jump into ice baths at dawn on the NSW mid-north coast to build resilience.
Jul 31, 2022


Little patch that can see inside the body
A new postage-stamp-sized ultrasound adhesive delivers clear images of the heart, lungs and other internal organs for up to 48 hours.
Jul 30, 2022


Vitamin D stops dementia, strokes
A world-first study from the University of South Australia has found a direct link between dementia and stroke and a lack of vitamin D.
Jun 14, 2022


Get your groove on: boost your brain
Musical beats with a groove don’t just feel good, hearing them can also enhance brain function, say Japanese researchers.
Jun 5, 2022


Turning back the clock on ageing skin
Scientists have developed a new way to rejuvenate skin cells, allowing our cellular biological clocks to be wound back 30 years.
Apr 8, 2022


Cardamom may kill breast cancer cells
Cardamom, a staple in Indian cuisine, could potentially inspire cancer treatments, including one difficult-to-treat breast cancer.
Apr 7, 2022


Deep red light improves declining eyesight
Deep red light therapy is commonly used as a cosmetic treatment. Scientists now say it improves declining vision, as we age.
Mar 1, 2022


Cannabinol may prevent dementia and Parkinson's
Researchers find medicinal cannabis preserves mitochondrial function and prevents oxidative damage to cells and may treat Alzheimer’s.
Jan 24, 2022


Second woman may have cured herself of HIV
A woman in Argentina has become only the second documented person whose own immune system may have cured her of HIV.
Nov 16, 2021


You don't need to do 10,000 steps a day
Clocking up 10,000 steps a day is supposed to be a simple way to keep well. But is it? Turns out, you don't need that many.
Sep 3, 2021


Just listen to the birds and the water
Sounds such as birdsong and flowing water can alleviate stress, help lower blood pressure and lead to feelings of tranquility.
Aug 15, 2021


Beetroot helps slow ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and better brain function.
Mar 29, 2021


Avocados are good for gut health
Eating avocados can improve gut health, researchers at the University of Illinois have found.
Mar 24, 2021


Black cumin gel eases the itch
Using a variety of cumin, Indian scientists have patented an innovative herbal gel they say can affordably and effectively treat psoriasis.
Dec 7, 2020


Magic mushrooms ease depression
Just two doses of psilocybin, the compound that gives “magic” mushrooms their magic, is enough to significantly reduce depression.
Nov 3, 2020


UV light can kill coronaviruses
What if US President Donald Trump might be right when he suggested ultraviolet light could be used to kill covid-19 in humans?
Sep 22, 2020


Medicinal cannabis kills cancer cells
A modified form of medicinal cannabis has been shown to kill or inhibit cancer cells without affecting normal cells.
Jul 20, 2020


It's about how long you don't eat
How well we attune to the day/night cycles of our planet is an important factor in our physical and mental wellbeing.
Apr 20, 2020


Second man now HIV-free
According to doctors, a London man appears to be HIV free — only the second person in the world to receive such a diagnosis.
Mar 19, 2020
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