Health and Medicine
Wellness through research and revolutionary patient care
Health and Medicine
Wellness through research and revolutionary patient care
Please explain: How to choose a new year diet
There is no time like a new year for starting a fresh diet or way of eating, but with so many options – and passionate supporters in every camp – it can be hard to know which one to choose. MQ Health Accredited Practising Dietitian Valentina Duong weighs up the pros and cons of some popular diets.
Your festive season survival plan
According to the entertainment and retail industries, Christmas is the happiest time of year. But what happens when the reality doesn’t equal the greeting card ideal? Professor Nick Titov from MindSpot offers some tips for getting through the holiday season.
Western diets are damaging our brains: study
Diets high in fat and sugar are well known to be associated with cognitive problems in older adults, but a series of studies now demonstrates that people in their 20s are already showing the effects.
Screen-addicted kids become screen-addicted adults
More adults are showing signs of screen addiction, and the area urgently needs more research, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Psychology, Wayne Warburton.
Please explain: What causes osteoporosis?
So you think loss of bone density is a natural process that only occurs in people over 70 who don’t drink enough milk? Think again. Endocrinologist Associate Professor Veronica Preda explains what it is, how we can treat it, and how we can prevent it.
14 breast cancer myths busted
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women with about 20,000 new cases identified every year. Breast surgeon Dr Negin Sedaghat and oncology physiotherapist Dr Vincent Singh Paramanandam address some myths and misconceptions about breast cancer.
Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking: study
In a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has shown it interferes with vital brain functions.
Common asthma medications no longer recommended for use alone
Many asthmatics are relying on medication that could increase their likelihood of being hospitalised or even dying due to a severe asthma attack, even though guidelines recommending against its use on its own have been in place since 2019.
Residue from household disinfectants may be leading to drug resistance in deadly bacteria
Macquarie University scientists have contributed to a new study that suggests we may need to rethink current disinfection strategies at home and in hospitals in the fight against superbugs.
Online treatment can reduce effects of chronic pain: study
Research is showing a free online program for people with chronic pain can reduce how much the pain affects them and improve their overall quality of life – and the effects are long lasting.
Significant improvements from new two-hour depression and anxiety treatment: trial
A single online lesson can be as beneficial in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression as a five-lesson treatment program, a clinical trial has found.
Please explain: What is sepsis?
Sepsis claims the lives of about 10,000 Australians every year, but its symptoms make it hard to detect. Professor Vincent Lam and Associate Professor Ling Li explain why awareness of this silent killer is the key to reducing the death toll.