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WHO's tobacco treaty linked to drop in young smokers
Nature Medicine
About 24 million fewer young people are smoking as a result of the World Health Organization's anti-smoking treaty, according to international research. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control came into force in the mid 2000s, and is a set Read more about WHO's tobacco treaty linked to drop in young smokers
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Treating and preventing abnormal heart beats with stem cell muscle grafts
Nature Cardiovascular Research
New research conducted at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) has solved a complication that could occur following an experimental procedure to repair damaged heart muscle. Currently, when a heart muscle is repaired with stem cells, Read more about Treating and preventing abnormal heart beats with stem cell muscle grafts
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Discovery may enable an effective long-term lupus treatment
Nature Communications
Australian researchers have worked out how to fix a defect that causes lupus, and hope their discovery will offer effective long-term treatment. Published in Nature Communications, the Monash University-led study found a way to reprogram the Read more about Discovery may enable an effective long-term lupus treatment
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BIENCO researchers unite in bid to cure corneal blindness
University of Melbourne researchers are working with a consortium to address the global challenge of corneal blindness – caused by disorders that damage and scar the transparent layer of our eyes. They are working to support the development of a Read more about BIENCO researchers unite in bid to cure corneal blindness
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Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, primate study shows
Life Sciences
Males born to obese mothers are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes, according to a study in primates. That's the finding from a new study led by the Read more about Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, primate study shows
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New pterosaur discovered
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
UK researchers have uncovered the fossilised remains of a new species of pterosaur - the famous extinct clade of flying reptiles. The skeleton is incomplete, but three-dimensionally preserved, which helped the researchers learn more about pterosaur Read more about New pterosaur discovered
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An ancient Australian air-breathing fish from 380m years ago
Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology
Alice Spring’s Finke River (Larapinta), often cited as one of the oldest rivers in the world, once hosted waters teeming with bizarre animals – including a sleek predatory lobe-finned fish with large fangs and bony scales. The newly described Read more about An ancient Australian air-breathing fish from 380m years ago
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Time’s up for body-clock disruption
Sleep has become the holy grail of health and well-being. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body clock, getting a good night’s sleep can be a constant battle that significantly disrupts their Read more about Time’s up for body-clock disruption
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PCOS linked to higher suicide risk
Annals of Internal Medicine
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were eight times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers without the condition, say Taiwanese researchers. PCOS affects 10% of women during their reproductive years, and can often cause infertility, Read more about PCOS linked to higher suicide risk
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Fatty acids hold clue to creating memories
EMBO Journal
Researchers at the University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain’s consolidation of memories. Researchers at the University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in Read more about Fatty acids hold clue to creating memories
Australia; NSW; QLDQueensland Brain Institute|The University of Queensland...
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