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When the spin doesn’t hold water

When the spin doesn’t hold water

We often hear recommendations we should drink two litres, sometimes even three litres of water a day. But there’s just one simple rule that all…

26 Mar 2015

Australian boy first in the world to receive new artificial pancreas

Australian boy first in the world to receive new artificial pancreas

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has advised that access to life-changing technology is a step closer for Australians with type 1 diabetes, as Australian…

21 Jan 2015

Diet and nutrition during cancer: Dr Andrew Dean

Diet and nutrition during cancer: Dr Andrew Dean

Dr Andrew Dean talks about the importance of nutrition during cancer treatments, and its intricacies.

19 Aug 2014

Parasite study may improve global health

Parasite study may improve global health

The potential for new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and autism has improved after scientists successfully mapped the genes…

22 Jul 2014

Wound care: Dr Joe Kosterich

Wound care: Dr Joe Kosterich

Wound healing usually happens automatically after simple first aid. But if infections affect wounds, extra care may be needed, or treatments such as antibiotics.

05 Jul 2014

2014 flu vaccine

2014 flu vaccine

Influenza affects up to 15% of adults and 30% of children each flu season and early indications suggest we could be facing a severe season.…

11 Apr 2014

Low birth weight reduces ability to metabolise drugs

Low birth weight reduces ability to metabolise drugs

Researchers have identified another concern related to low birth weight – a difference in how the body reacts to drugs, which may last a person’s…

06 Mar 2014

A genetic basis for cortisol excess

A genetic basis for cortisol excess

An international team of researchers led by an endocrinologist at LMU has identified genetic mutations that result in uncontrolled synthesis and secretion of the stress…

01 Mar 2014

New study reveals links between alcoholic liver disease and the circadian clock

New study reveals links between alcoholic liver disease and the circadian clock

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the Indiana University School of Medicine have revealed a putative role for…

19 Jan 2014