A Canadian doctor is reporting a case of severe electrolyte imbalance leading to grand mal epileptic seizure, to draw attention to an under-recognised complication with PPI therapy. His 55-year-old … [+268 chars]
AN EXPERT has explained why women are always colder than men. Its a question that many scientists have tried to answer - why do women want a higher setting on the thermostat? Bit chilly? There's a … [+2451 chars]
In a recent study published in the Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, researchers compared the cytokine storms of pandemic influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (S… [+7341 chars]
A metagenomic comparison of the infant gut microbiota assembly from industrialized and nonindustrialized populations reveals robust and systematic lifestyle-dependent divergences, researchers report.… [+2661 chars]
The number of reported cases using viruses to treat deadly Mycobacteriuminfections just went up by a factor of five. In a new study, a team led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and th… [+5307 chars]
This research complies with all relevant ethical regulations: The Sloane project, United Kingdom National Health Service Breast Screening Programme, was approved by the UK Health Research Authority (… [+23542 chars]
AS Men's Health Week occurs in June, it would seem appropriate to remind your readers that prostate cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in men. There are no symptoms in the early stage, bu… [+3524 chars]
A species of worm with an appetite for polystyrene could be the key to plastic recycling. Researchers have found the Zophobas morio 'superworm' can eat through polystyrene foam, thanks to a bacteria… [+1267 chars]
A new study investigating if mental health helps shape satisfaction with partners has revealed there are differences between females and males – with men having the potential to experience a ‘vicious… [+2288 chars]
In a recent study published in the Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, researchers compared the cytokine storms of pandemic influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (S… [+7341 chars]
Researchers from the National Eye Institute (NEI) have identified a new disease that affects the macula, a small part of the light-sensing retina needed for sharp, central vision. Scientists report t… [+2686 chars]
10 June 2022 Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Health Young Tasmanians most at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 will be able to receive a booster vaccine from Tuesday 14 June, following new advice… [+2816 chars]