Cancer’s reliance on fats could lead to new ‘drugs and diet’ treatment
Cancers are often heavily reliant on breaking down fats for their growth and spread, and could be treated by a…
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Study finds cannabidiol may improve behaviour for kids with intellectual disabilities
A new peer-reviewed study using medicinal cannabidiol in children and adolecents with intellectual disabilities has found that it may reduce…
Urine test reveals quality of your diet
Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s…
Earlier menopause tied to “Forever chemicals”
In a national sample of US women in their mid-40s to mid-50s, those with high serum levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl…
Absinthe – the myth of the fabled green drink
A James Cook University researcher has revealed the truth behind the myth of the fabled green drink absinthe and explored…
Yoga in isolation
Leah Nylander of West Coast Yoga blogs on the impact of isolation on our yoga and meditation practice for International…
Link between sleep and depression in adolescents
Self‐reported sleep patterns and quality amongst adolescents: cross‐sectional and prospective associations with anxiety and depression. A mere 30 minutes extra…
Test improves detection of Prostate Cancer
New screening test improves detection of Prostate Cancer using circulating tumor cells and prostate-specific markers. Melbourne-based National Institute of Medicine…
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust report Covid-19 screening challenges
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust report that although many women would feel ‘relieved’ to be able to attend cervical screening, a…
Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish benefits
Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish have positive effects on lipid metabolism. Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish are rich…