New research finds a ‘significant’ association between a history of migraine and various forms of dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease in…
An oral splint that can reduce Tourette syndrome tics
Researchers developed a new device that ameliorates the characteristic vocal and motor tics of Tourette syndrome. By biting down on…
Link between gut microbes and muscle growth suggests future approach to tackle muscle loss
Scientists have established a link between gut microbes and muscle growth and function — a finding that could open new…
Food insecurity in toddler years linked to poor health, but not obesity
Young children, who grow up in homes with limited access to nutritious foods (known as food insecurity), are more likely…
The danger of heat and cold across Australia
Cold temperatures are not nearly as deadly as heat, with around 2% of all deaths in Australia related to heat,…
Role of mediator protein complex in transcription and gene expression
A new study advances existing knowledge about transcription and gene expression. This multi-institution team of researchers made interesting discoveries about…
Genetic mutation linked to flu-related heart complications
For the first time, research in mice has shown a link between a genetic mutation, flu and heart irregularities that…
Do we tend to centre our Instagram selfies on our left eye?
New research suggests that we tend to compose ‘selfies’ that horizontally centre on one of our eyes, particularly the left.…
Patients taking nivolumab experience five-fold increase in overall survival compared to chemotherapy
Pooled data on two clinical trials demonstrate patients taking nivolumab realized a greater than five-fold increase in five-year overall survival…
Medical News Today: How do antidepressants affect gut bacteria?
According to recent research in rodents, psychiatric drugs such as antidepressants increase the numbers of certain bacterial strains and decrease…