IntroductionIs Nail Biting Actually a Medical Condition?Nail Biting and Young PeopleThe Psychology of Nail BitingReferencesFurther Reading Nail biting is a common behavior often viewed as nothing mo… [+6363 chars]
An 87-year old grandfather and long-time Bunbury resident is driving a publicity campaign in an attempt to stop the fluoridation of Bunbury's drinking water. The campaign headed by John Vukovich inc… [+2743 chars]
The global response to HIV and AIDS is in "severe danger", with the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine impacting efforts to fight the virus, the United Nations warns. Key points: <ul><li>The Un… [+3959 chars]
Air pollution is "likely" to increase the risk of developing dementia, a UK government research group has said. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants has published its findings afte… [+1695 chars]
In this interview, we speak to Birgül Akolpoglu about her latest research into microrobotics and how these biohybrid microrobots could one day be used to tackle cancer. Please could you introduce yo… [+12141 chars]
A diet high in sugar and fat such as burgers, fries and fizzy drinks can negatively affect a new mother's breast milk and baby's health even before the child is conceived. The new study using lab mi… [+6373 chars]
<li>Krystal, J. H., Abdallah, C. G., Sanacora, G., Charney, D. S. & Duman, R. S. Neuron101, 774778 (2019). PubMed Article Google Scholar </li><li>Morgan, C. J. A., Curran, H. V. & the… [+1745 chars]
IntroductionThe Arrangement of the AortaAortic Dissection PathogenesisSymptomsPre-dispositionsDetectionTreatmentReferencesFurther Reading The aorta is the main artery of the human body. Its large st… [+7938 chars]
In 2018, Statistics Canada reported that nearly one in three Canadians were obese. Similar figures have been reported in Australia, but more concerning is the United States, where over forty percent … [+5281 chars]
Dozens of feral pigs have been spotted roaming around in Darwin's outer northern suburbs, prompting concerns over the spread of Japanese encephalitis. Key points: <ul><li>Japanese encephalitis is a… [+3979 chars]
More than just itchy and inconvenient, mosquitoes and their bites are a cause for serious concern in southern Australia. Rural Doctors Association of Australia president Megan Belot lives in centr… [+5351 chars]
Dozens of feral pigs have been spotted roaming around in Darwin's outer northern suburbs, prompting concerns over the spread of Japanese encephalitis. Key points: <ul><li>Japanese encephalitis is a… [+3979 chars]
