Women need individualised help with weight after endometrial cancer
Women recovering from endometrial cancer require health professionals to provide them with individualised weight management plans to assist with their recovery, a University of Queensland study has shown.
Research project to explore whether digital coaching can support people with frailty
A project led by BU’s Professor Jane Murphy will explore whether digital coaching can support older people with frailty.
Diabetes research challenging but paramount
It’s hoped a dietary fibre supplement could one day help manage or prevent type 1 diabetes, with research at The University of Queensland set to progress to the next stage.
UWA athletes set to compete in 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
More than 16 students, club members and alumni from The University of Western Australia will represent Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Survey finds encouraging platypus numbers on Kangaroo Island
UNSW researchers have been involved in a platypus survey on Kangaroo Island which was severely affected by bushfires 18 months ago.
The success of Iceland’s ‘four-day week’ has been overstated
Iceland has trialled shorter working hours, not a four-day work week, but there are some positive takeaways, writes Adjunct Professor Tony Veal.
Arthritis drugs save lives of hospitalised Covid-19 patients
Drugs used to treat arthritis, known as interleukin-6 antagonists, reduce deaths and the need for mechanical ventilation among people hospitalised with Covid-19...
Can blood be used to predict age-related diseases? U of T researchers bet it...
How much can a simple blood sample tell us about a person’s health? Can it give clues about whether a person will develop cardiovascular disease or leukemia? Can it predict how severe a person’s heart disease will be?
Slow Vaccine Roll-out Could Deepen Economic Scars
While South Australia’s economy is recovering strongly, the slow vaccine roll-out is a significant threat to the nation’s ongoing ability to weather the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Internet can help to bridge OCD therapy barriers
Obsessive compulsive disorder affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. Yet diagnosis may take years or even decades and there are significant obstacles for those needing treatment.
