Road Accidents and How to Help Safely – Whether you walk, cycle or drive a motorbike or car, road safety is important for all of us. As such, it is essential to know how to respond in the event of a road accident as they can affect any of us, at any time. Being able […]
Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, University of Queensland researchers have found. During a study that analysed genetic and health data from more than 300,000 people, Dr Sonia Shah and Dr Clara Jiang from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience found women who had a high […]
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A new Oral Cancer Charter has been launched last Thursday by the Oral Health Foundation at the House of Commons. Created as part of November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, the charter aims to show the necessary steps to reduce cases of mouth cancer and its mortality in the UK. The charter recommends seven measures aimed […]
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What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A: As winter approaches, health officials are urging parents to be aware of the increased risk of Scarlet Fever and Strep A infections. These bacterial infections can cause a range of symptoms, including a sore throat, fever, and a distinctive rash. Early diagnosis and treatment […]
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University of Queensland research has found antimicrobial usage is significantly higher in affluent communities in Australia. Samples have been collected from 50 wastewater treatment plants in locations across Australia servicing about 11.3 million people. Research has found antimicrobial usage is notably higher in affluent communities across Australia. Dr Jake O’Brien from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for […]
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New study challenges social media’s mental health impact – A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research indicate the amount of time spent on social media has a […]
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Do Finland introduces a new care pathway for epilepsy – The Finnish epilepsy care pathway has been published in Epilepsia Open. This Finnish model for epilepsy care provides a streamlined, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and combines modern digital tools, data sharing and peer support. The Finnish epilepsy care pathway can […]
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Innovative swim program for people with cerebral palsy – A competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition. Professor Sean Tweedy from UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences and the Queensland Centre for Olympic and Paralympic Studies […]
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Biotech project to protect food growers from pests – A new $24.79 million project is poised to revolutionise pest management for Australian grain and vegetable growers. This initiative is a crucial step in preparing these key food production industries to reduce reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides and implement innovative strategies to manage pest populations and promote […]
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Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrests – What’s the Difference? Advice from the leading UK Provider of Online First Aid Courses. Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In the UK there are over 200,000 hospital visits each year due to heart attacks: that’s […]
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