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Another diabetes drug can help you cut the kilos
JAMA
In a small, Chinese study funded by the drug's manufacturer, a Type 2 diabetes drug called tirzepatide - commonly sold under the names Mounjaro and Zepbound - has been found to be effective in helping people with obesity or overweight, but not Read more about Another diabetes drug can help you cut the kilos
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The Mediterranean diet might just save your life
JAMA Network Open
A US and Swedish study of more than 25,000 US women who were followed up for 25 years found those who stuck to a Mediterranean diet were 23% less likely to die prematurely from any cause than women on other diets. The researchers looked into the Read more about The Mediterranean diet might just save your life
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Mutation in a previously overlooked part of DNA is likely to be a common cause of intellectual disability
Nature Medicine
Mutations in a small but previously overlooked gene, called RNU4-2, have been found to cause developmental disorders and may provide a genetic diagnosis for thousands of people with intellectual disabilities, according to international research. Read more about Mutation in a previously overlooked part of DNA is likely to be a common cause of intellectual disability
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Could AI help us navigate a nuclear missile crisis?
Australian Journal of International Affairs
In a nuclear crisis, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, AI should be used to complement human decision-making and not replace human judgement, argue international experts. The authors say that while AI offers an unemotional perspective, and can enhance Read more about Could AI help us navigate a nuclear missile crisis?
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Fraudulent Kakadu plum product in the international marketplace jeopardises authentic Indigenous products
Food Control
Research confirms that fraudulent Kakadu plum extracts are in circulation online and in the international marketplace. All the overseas supplied powders in the study and compared against authentic Kakadu plum samples, were fakes To coincide with Read more about Fraudulent Kakadu plum product in the international marketplace jeopardises authentic Indigenous products
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Hope and reassurance for adults with eating disorders
Journal of Eating Disorders
New Curtin University research has found an inpatient treatment approach can help adults with eating disorders improve not only their physical health, but also their psychological health. New Curtin University research has found an inpatient Read more about Hope and reassurance for adults with eating disorders
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Review finds radio waves from mobile phones do not affect cognition
Environment International
A World Health Organization commissioned systematic review finds that radio wave exposure from mobile phones do not affect learning, memory, attention span and other cognitive functions like coordination. A World Health Organization (WHO) Read more about Review finds radio waves from mobile phones do not affect cognition
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How effective are the current COVID-19 vaccines as the virus continues to evolve?
New England Journal of Medicine
The COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Australia are still effective, especially against hospitalisation and death, but their effectiveness has dropped as new variants come through, according to research from the US. The team compared COVID-19 Read more about How effective are the current COVID-19 vaccines as the virus continues to evolve?
InternationalUniversity of North Carolina, USA -
Tobacco industry-backed research is still being published in some of the world's biggest medical journals
The BMJ
Research funded by tobacco companies and their subsidiaries is being frequently published across many of the world's most highly cited medical journals, according to an investigation by The BMJ. The investigation looked at the policies of 40 leading Read more about Tobacco industry-backed research is still being published in some of the world's biggest medical journals
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Coevolution a driving force behind biodiversity on Earth
Science
Coevolution is a driving force behind generating biodiversity on Earth, explaining why there are millions of different species, according to a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU). Coevolution is a driving force behind Read more about Coevolution a driving force behind biodiversity on Earth
Australia; International; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University|The University of Melbourne...
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