Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth: Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an…
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Early intervention for asthma needed
Early intervention for asthma needed: Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however, they are often irregular…
Farming more seaweed for food, feed and fuel
Expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and climate change…
Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance
University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A…
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand: Health economic modelling by the Melbourne School of Population and Global…
Harnessing the healing power within our cells
Harnessing the healing power within our cells: University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be…
Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis research from the Bionics Institute in Melbourne, Australia: Our researchers are developing a drug-free treatment…
‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness
'Exercise snacking' the revolutionary new approach to fitness: Deakin University academics have developed a new approach to health and fitness…
The human immune system from birth to death
In a world-first comprehensive study, the human immune system has been tracked from birth up until the age of 75…
Could a nasal spray treat obstructive sleep apnoea?
A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has shown promising results, after researchers from Flinders University tested the…