Health & Medicine
We Are Living Longer, But With More Illness
Australians may be living longer, but they are also spending more time living with illness, according to a new global study.
Vietnam’s Baseball Cap “Helmets”
Vietnam, where more than nine out of ten registered vehicles are motorcycles, is grappling with how to boost road safety.
Baby’s Gender Influences Neonatal Care, Study
New research from Vietnam shows that girls to a greater extent than boys are delivered at home, without qualified midwives or access to emergency surgery.
Faulty Cell Cycle Brakes Linked To Breast Cancer
A protein that represses an important cell division checkpoint may have far reaching effects in cancer.
Swimming Makes Kids Smart, Study
Children who learn how to swim at a young age have better visual-motor skills and mathematical abilities, says a new study.
Australians Double Their Antidepressants
The use of antidepressants doubled in Australia between 2000 and 2011, reveals a new study.
Caterpillar Fungi Could Have Anti-inflammatory Benefits
Scientists have discovered that a compound called cordycepin from caterpillar fungi may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Gene Variations Linked To Lung Cancer In Asian Women
An international group of scientists has identified three genetic regions that predispose Asian women who have never smoked to lung cancer.
Green Tea May Help Lower Blood Sugar Spikes, Study
An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to new research.
Compliments Help People Perform Tasks Better, Study
Japanese scientists have found evidence that people performing tasks appear to perform better when another person compliments them.
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