People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without the disease. In a new study, people
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Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight
Fasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according
New study identifies T cells involved in the autoimmune disease AAV
Many patients with the autoimmune disease ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) suffer a high risk of disease relapse despite treatment. Karolinska Institutet
Health care reforms to support Aboriginal expectant mothers
Exploring cultural reforms to help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and their babies is the focus of new research
Using stool samples as an indicator of early form of Parkinson’s
Isolated REM-sleep behavior disorder is a condition that can provide an indication of Parkinson’s disease well in advance. A research
Is the brain wired differently in people with addiction?
Some 10% to 15% of people will have a substance abuse problem at some point in their life, making it
Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option?
My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his
To prepare for future pandemics, we can learn from the OECD’s top two performers: New Zealand and Iceland
A Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand’s COVID response began work this month, with a goal to prepare the country for
New national autism guideline will finally give families a roadmap for therapy decisions
Australian’s first national guideline outlining the best ways of providing clinical support to autistic children and their families will be
Epigenetic age and lung cancer risk in a prospective cohort study
Epigenetic age, a robust marker of biological aging, has been associated with obesity, low-grade inflammation and metabolic diseases. However, few