Meat free Veganuary momentum fades as participants struggle to maintain meat-free options beyond January: ‘Veganuary’ has raised awareness of the impact of the food system on climate change but those who take part question their ability to continue a meat-free dietary pattern throughout the rest of the year, new research has found. Academics at the […]
Essential Winter Weather Tips for You and Your Pets! Winter comes with plenty of potential perils for your pet, from falling through ice on a frozen pond to being poisoned by rock salt or antifreeze. Follow our top tips to keep your pet fit and healthy throughout this colder period. Poisoning: Many of the winter […]
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A new combination therapy against cancer has been investigated by a research team at the Medical University of Vienna led by Maria Sibilia. This therapy employs systemic administration of the tissue hormone interferon-I combined with local application of Imiquimod. This combination showed promising results in topically accessible tumors like melanoma and breast cancer models: The […]
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12 First Aid Myths Debunked! – Being confident in your first aid knowledge is essential for knowing how to help in a medical emergency and avoiding unnecessary trips to the hospital. However, information on the internet and hearsay advice can be misleading and can lead to many first aid myths. In this article we discuss […]
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Australia’s health system: University of Queensland researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia’s healthcare system, finding the disease is a significant cause of hospitalisation. Dr Dereje Gete from UQ’s School of Public Health led a team that analysed the association between endometriosis and […]
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How reliable RTSM Solutions are reducing the Carbon Footprint of Clinical Trials: The urgency of the climate crisis requires attention from all sectors, and biomedical research is no exception. As climate change impacts health outcomes, the biomedical community faces ongoing pressure to adapt its research practices to become more sustainable, and to address the growing […]
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Halfway through Dry January, you’re already reaping the rewards of your commitment to an alcohol-free lifestyle. From better sleep and hydration to improved gut health, the benefits of staying sober for even a fortnight are undeniable. But if you’re feeling the mid-month slump, don’t worry—this is a common hurdle, and we’re here to help. With […]
How to Enjoy Gardening with Less Effort – Gardening is always a great hobby to spend your time on. Despite that, it can be a physically intensive and time-consuming one. It’s not uncommon to experience a few aches and pains when you’ve been doing it for a while. This could end up putting you off […]
A recent study led by MedUni Vienna provides new insights into the mechanisms of coagulation in persons with haemophilia A, the most common form of haemophilia. The research team was able to show that saliva contains special vesicles that trigger rapid coagulation of the blood of haemophilic patients. The results, which were recently published in […]
Learn First Aid – A New Years Resolution – As the new year kicks off, everyone is once again talking about New Year’s resolutions. This year more than ever before, it is vital to know how to help yourself and others in a medical emergency. You could be waiting quite some time for an ambulance […]