HPV infection may increase risk of preterm birth
18 June, 2021A connection can be seen between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the risk for preterm birth, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.
Ultrasound energy used to treat high blood pressure
17 June, 2021A minimally invasive procedure that targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients.
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition in elderly
16 June, 2021A healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in adults aged 80 and over, even in cases where a person carries a genetic risk of dementia.
Promising drug target for aggressive prostate cancer
11 June, 2021Inhibiting the protein H6PD led to significantly reduced tumour sizes and improved survival among mouse models with drug-resistant prostate cancer.
Hypertension in pregnancy linked to stroke risk in offspring
03 June, 2021A study of 5.8 million children has found a higher incidence of stroke four decades later in those whose mother had high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia while pregnant.
Healthy hearts linked with better cognitive abilities
20 May, 2021People with healthier heart structure and function appear to have better cognitive abilities, including increased capacity to solve logic problems and faster reaction times.
Pancreatic cancer cells' addiction could be their downfall
12 May, 2021About half of patient-derived pancreatic cancer cell lines are highly dependent on the protein PRDX4 — which makes it a potential target against the cancer.
How do your genes influence your coffee habits?
05 May, 2021Researchers have found causal evidence that our genetics actively regulate the amount of coffee we drink, based on our cardio health.
Maternal exposure to endocrine disruptors affects semen quality
28 April, 2021Scientists have established a link between poor semen quality in adult men and their mothers' occupational exposure to endocrine disruptors during pregnancy.
Link strengthened between red meat and heart disease
23 April, 2021An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.
Misaligned body clock impacts heart health in shift workers
21 April, 2021Working hours that deviate from an individual's natural body clock are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, with shift workers being particularly susceptible.
Microbial infection impairs healing in Crohn's disease
14 April, 2021Levels of the yeast Debaryomyces hansenii — commonly found in cheese and processed meat — are higher in Crohn's disease patients, researchers have found.
Gene found for deadliest breast cancer
14 April, 2021An international research team has discovered a cancer gene responsible for a particularly aggressive breast cancer that is typically resistant to treatment.
Pfizer preferred for <50s due to AstraZeneca blood clot risk
09 April, 2021 by Lauren DavisThe AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be the preferred choice for Australians under the age of 50, due to rare but serious blood clotting side effects.
Popeye was right: leafy greens important for muscle strength
08 April, 2021Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to a new study led by Edith Cowan University researchers.
