New guidelines for early menopause diagnosis and management. University of Queensland research has led to the development of a practical framework to help medical professionals around the world diagnose and manage early menopause. Led by Professor Gita Mishra from UQ’s Faculty of Medicine, the study found women who go through early menopause are often unable to […]
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A new breast cancer test which may be able to accurately and quickly predict those at risk of their cancer spreading is being trialled at the University of Bradford’s Institute of Cancer Therapeutics. It could mean those at low risk could avoid undergoing gruelling follow-on treatment as well as potentially save the NHS millions of […]
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Applying COVID Lessons to Enhance Digital Access for the Disabled: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many innovations in how we interact digitally — and a Curtin University research project has won significant funding to ensure people living with disability can also benefit from what’s been learned. The Australian Research Council has awarded Professor Katie Ellis […]
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The unique properties of quantum physics could help solve a longstanding problem that prevents microscopes from producing sharper images at the smallest scales, researchers say. The breakthrough, which uses entangled photons to create a new method of correcting for image distortion in microscopes, could lead to improved classical microscope imaging of tissue samples to help […]
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Scientists identify genetic anxiety ‘switch’: New research from the University of Aberdeen has identified an area of DNA in the human genome that plays a role in controlling anxiety. Section of human and mouse DNA identified as gene ‘switch’ for anxiety Removal of the ‘switch’ increased anxiety in mice Switch also found to be associated […]
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Ahead of Ramadan, 7 lessons in fasting: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by around 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide – and is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Dictated by the lunar calendar, this year Ramadan is expected to fall on the evening of Sunday 10th March, ending on […]
What US Cities Have the Highest Drug Use: Drug Capital of the US: Drug use not only impacts individuals but also has far-reaching consequences on society, healthcare systems, and law enforcement efforts. By examining the cities with the highest drug use rates in the country, we aim to shed light on the factors contributing to […]
Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI: An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This measure detected excess fat mass and distinguished fat mass from muscle mass in children […]
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The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people have the misconception that heart attacks only happen to men and this has led to thousands of women failing to realise that they are experiencing a heart attack and consequently not seeking the necessary […]
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are good to know if you or someone you know is pregnant. 1. ChokingIf a heavily pregnant person is choking, first see if they are able to cough and clear the […]