Which medications are commonly prescribed for autistic people and why?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition. Someone may have social and communication differences, sensory issues and/or restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour or interests.
There has been...
New blood test could better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, checking cholesterol levels in a person’s blood has been the main way doctors identify who might be at risk of...
Home-laundered hospital uniforms may spread superbugs
A new study warns that washing hospital uniforms at home might be helping harmful bacteria spread in hospitals, especially those that can resist antibiotics....
High-sugar, high-fat diets could harm your cognitive function, study warns
New research from the University of Sydney has found that diets high in sugar and fat could harm how the brain works, especially when...
A faster and safer way to test new cancer treatments
A new study from researchers in the UK suggests that we may not need to wait years to find out if a new cancer...
These common foods linked to faster memory loss and cognitive decline
A recent study has found that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may speed up memory loss and decline in thinking skills as people...
The best body position when checking blood pressure
Blood pressure is one of the most important ways doctors check how healthy your heart is. Usually, it’s measured while you sit comfortably in...
Study shows surprising link between blood cancer and autoimmune disease
Scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered that certain gene changes linked to leukemia may also lead to the development of...
Study finds new treatment for fatty liver disease
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found a potential new treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition that affects many...
Many Americans unaware that alcohol raises cancer risk, new survey finds
A new national survey has revealed a surprising gap in public health knowledge: many Americans don’t realize that drinking alcohol can increase the risk...