Brisbane’s new MedTech partnerships could change the world
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Health Science
Night parrot finding quashed
Research by a naturalist into the habits of the elusive bird has been debunked, scientists doubtful the evidence is true.
Work to enjoy old age
Quality of later life is far from universal, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Whale ‘ate’ 40kg of plastic
The whale consumed one of the largest amounts of plastic — hundreds of items — ever removed from a marine animal’s stomach.
Pros and cons of coffee
Professionals and researchers examine the benefits and potential hazards of caffeine.
Diabetics under pump on price
Medtronic is charging Australians $9000 for a lifesaving insulin pump, almost double the price it charges UK patients.
Eggs not that great after all
Before you tuck into your next three-egg omelette or frittata, read this.
Silly anti-vaxxers put lives at risk
Ignore Taylor Winterstein. Listen to Mickey McKellar, who knows what she’s on about.
‘Game changer’ for aged care
A radical overhaul of aged care funding is being pushed in a new report the government has hailed as a “game changer”.
Unlocking secrets of memory
Research is beginning to uncover how we put our memories in order.
Staggering costs of brain disorder
The rising prevalence in brain disorders — now afflicting at least 43 per cent of the population — costs more than $70bn a year.
Halt genetic editing: scientists
An international group of scientists have called for a moratorium on editing DNA to prevent genetically modified births.
Social media can harm choices
Reseachers have found excessive social media use can impair decision-making, in a similar way to drug and gambling addiction.
UN: tax meat to save planet
Major UN report delivers dietary advice with the aim of helping to protect the environment while at the same time feeding the world’s burgeoning billions.
Unpleasant reflux isn’t hard to fix
As many as one in four adults has experienced the fiery heat of heartburn, according to the charity Guts UK.
Flaws found in anti-vax thesis
A new analysis of anti-vaccination campaigner Judy Wilyman’s PhD thesis has found a “strong bias” in her selection of references.
Prostate tests find harmless cancers
Almost half of all prostate cancers detected through common screening tests in Australia have been unnecessarily diagnosed.
Robots on the march through the brain
An origami project could revolutionise medical procedures involving the brain and spinal cord.
What’s on the menu may be in the genes
Why do you eat what you eat? Your perception of bitterness, as determined by your genes, could dictate your choice of food.
Mr Right may just be Mr Right Lifespan
Researchers say we unwittingly choose partners with similar life expectancy and disease risks.
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