Stillborn and preterm statistics for Covid-19 first wave
Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns. Babies born preterm decreased and…
Australasia
When dementia prevention is front of mind
When dementia prevention is front of mind: Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading…
$620M boost for health by Australian Government
$620M boost for health by Australian Government: An alliance of Australia’s leading health and development institutions, including Murdoch Children’s Research…
How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease
How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease: Researchers from the University of Queensland have identified that a…
Women with satisfying relationships tend to have fewer chronic illnesses
Women with satisfying relationships tend to have fewer chronic illnesses: University of Queensland research has found women who have quality…
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…
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…