Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for two diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that are characterized by the prolonged inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. This… [+3099 chars]
Ever wondered why kissing feels better than holding hands? The tongue is a pretty incredible piece of kit, though notoriously difficult to study, due to its position inside the mouth. Obviously, it g… [+6389 chars]
A COVID-19 vaccine patch is more effective at fighting variants such as delta and omicron than a traditional needle shot, a new study has found. The research, conducted by Australias University of Q… [+2826 chars]
Seven out of ten Australians with asthma aged over 12 years may be prescribed too much preventer medicine. In Australian Prescriber Prof Helen Reddel and coauthors from the Woolcock Institute of Medi… [+1568 chars]
Sustained low wages are associated with significantly faster memory decline, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While low-wage jobs have been associated … [+2954 chars]
The Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 will be made available to some children aged six months to five years in particular risk categories. Health Minister Mark Butler announced in Canberra on Wednesday h… [+3351 chars]
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Andrea Gilbert hopes that when politicians hear her experience of being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer as a non-smoker in her early 50s they will think of the 12,000 lives that a national scre… [+4506 chars]
Cholesterol is one of the most important types of fat found in the body and is needed by the body to make hormones, vitamin D and substances that help digest food. When cholesterol levels are kept w… [+3269 chars]
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been a period of unprecedented global stress since its inception. At … [+5297 chars]
It's been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnessesand now acupuncture could also help fight one of the 21st century's biggest health challenges. A new study from Edith Cowan Unive… [+3529 chars]
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the topic of intermittent fasting. Some people claim that it's an extremely effective weight loss tool, while others say that it's not worth the hassle. Whil… [+1144 chars]
