This 3D printing material could create medical implants that disappear naturally
Researchers at Duke University have developed a new type of material for 3D printing that could pave the way for making biodegradable medical implants.
This...
She had an emergency c-section and heart surgery the same day
The moment Kirsten Dorsey realized she would deliver her second child and have open-heart surgery on the same day, her heart raced and her breath quickened.
But...
For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can...
Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose...
Benefits of plant-based diet in cancer risk reduction
Research has shown that eating a plant-based diet may provide a healthier alternative to the standard American diet, which is typically high calorie, loaded...
Scientists discover important cause of cognitive decline in older people
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have uncovered a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding why our memory and learning...
Chronic pain patients using opioids and cannabis can’t find doctors easily
Over the past decade, perceptions of using opioids and cannabis for pain relief have changed significantly. The ongoing opioid crisis and the relaxing of...
Can mouthwash change your blood pressure?
Have you ever thought that using mouthwash could affect more than just your oral health? It might sound hard to believe, but new research...
Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know
A mini-stroke, known medically as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a brief episode that produces symptoms similar to a stroke. Though the symptoms...
How Tibetan women thrive in thin air at high altitudes
For more than 10,000 years, Tibetan women living on the high Tibetan Plateau have not only survived but thrived despite the challenges of breathing...
Scientists develop smart insulin to prevent dangerous drops in blood sugar
A new type of insulin that can adapt to blood sugar levels has been successfully tested in lab studies and animal trials.
This breakthrough, reported...