Cart is empty Loss of a single gene could be enough to cause female infertility, with research identifying that women won’t make eggs without the protein it produces.
Crack vaccine research on rats could help babies of mothers who use cocaine—and reduce addiction
The most recent statistics put the number of regular cocaine or crack cocaine users in the world at 20 million. Of these, one in four will become addicted or develop use disorders.
New statistical tool could mean clinical trials yield better information with fewer patients
University of Alberta researchers have developed a new statistical tool to evaluate the results of clinical trials, with the aim of allowing smaller trials to ask more complex research questions and get effective treatments to patients more quickly.
Review calls for clinicians to adopt best-practice guidelines for knee pain
With knee pain affecting a large share of the community, a researcher at La Trobe University is calling for clinicians and GPs to avoid delays in adopting the most up to date, evidenced-based guidelines.
Study finds most young people have been exposed to vaping ads, despite restrictions
Three quarters of young Australians who are aware of vaping have seen e-cigarette advertising, according to a new study by The George Institute for Global Health. The research findings were published in the journal Tobacco Induced Diseases.
How our brain deconstructs a world in constant motion
It’s a miracle that people aren’t constantly getting into car accidents.
Mpox vaccinations should be recommended for high-risk men, even after outbreak ends, advisers say
Gay and bisexual men at high risk for mpox infection should get vaccinated for the virus even after the current outbreak ends, government health advisers said Wednesday.
Expedite Vedanta transition process, gov’t told
By NATION REPORTER
SITUMBEKO Musokotwane, the Minister of Finance and National Planning along with his counterparts, Paul Kabuswe, the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development and Mulambo Haimbe, the Justice Minister have been urged to speedily expedite the transitioning of Vedanta Resources ownership of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) so that the mine could be raved into life.
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Brown, red, black, riceberry—what are these white rice alternatives, and are they actually healthier?
Throughout history, rice has remained an important food staple. It supports the nutritional needs of more than half of the global population.
Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?
Hoarding disorder is an under-recognized serious mental illness that worsens with age. It affects 2.5% of the working-age population and 7% of older adults. That’s about 715,000 Australians.