Researchers identify plasma biomarkers of mental health risk in adolescents: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing mental health issues. The results were published in Nature Mental Health. An estimated 10–20% of adolescents struggle with mental health conditions, with the majority remaining […]
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Use of forced restraint and restrictive practices against people with disability violates international human rights: Australian governments must end the use of forced restraints and restrictive practices against people with disability, a new report says, amid recent concerns about their continuing and expanding use in disability, mental health, education, aged care, justice and other sectors. […]
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Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a world first study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, found that early life food allergy was associated with an increased risk of both asthma […]
Dementia risk differs between sex and gender identity, study suggests: Transgender and non-binary adults may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia – in later life, due to key risk factors being more prevalent in this population writes Ben Knight of UNSW. Research recently published in Alzheimer’s […]
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Baby summer sunshine safety: Every summer there are well-publicised campaigns about the dangers of allowing babies and children to overheat in cars or buggies. Overheating in this way has even been implicated as a contributory factor to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This article will provide clear information to enable you to make the best […]
New atherosclerosis progression research: Heart attacks and strokes arising from atherosclerosis, which is driven by the accumulation of lipids in the inner linings of arteries, are responsible for about one third of deaths worldwide. Accordingly, atherosclerosis is the focus of intense research aimed at the development of novel effective treatments. A team of researchers from […]
Physical activity can promote learning and wellbeing at secondary school: A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers. Regular leisure-time physical activity, even in moderate doses, was also associated with lower odds […]
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Researchers discover specialised immune cells patrolling the human eye: Researchers have discovered that the sentinels guarding the healthy human cornea from pathogens and inflammation are T cells, and not another type of immune cells called dendritic cells, as previously thought. The discovery, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, redefines current […]
Cancer is twice as likely to affect people experiencing homelessness (PEH) as members of the housed population. The disease is the second most common cause of death among PEH, a group that is underserved when it comes to medical care. At the same time, there is a lack of awareness and of structures for targeted […]
Many people will have heard of ACL injuries, particularly when it comes to high profile sports as they are common injuries amongst footballers. ACL injuries have hit the headlines in the lead up to the Women’s Football World Cup this summer, with many professional players side lined due to the injury. Women’s football is one […]