Women: Hormone therapy won’t harm your head
MONASH U. (AUS) — Women do not suffer cognitive loss when taking hormone replacement therapy to treat symptoms of menopause, a new study finds. Continue…
Friday, April 19, 2013 6:41 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Feb 6, 2013 12:36 - 0 Comments
Goo lets momma turtles pick due date
MONASH (AUS) — To give their young the best chance of survival, female turtles have the unique ability to wait to lay their eggs on land when conditions are right. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 31, 2013 17:35 - 0 Comments
Early HIV therapy boosts immune response
MONASH U. (AUS) — Given within four months of infection, HIV antiretroviral therapy helps the immune system restore T-cells to healthy levels. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 14, 2012 11:40 - 0 Comments
Globally, lower backs ache for treatment
MONASH U. (AUS) — Low back pain is the highest contributor to disability in the world, according to a new international study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 1, 2012 11:38 - 0 Comments
Eyes may explain why bird plumage ‘pops’
MONASH U. (AUS) — Varying ability to see UV light may account for birds’ wild diversity of color, such as the brilliant blue plumage that male fairy-wrens use to stand out from their surroundings. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 29, 2012 12:34 - 0 Comments
Smokers at higher risk for second stroke
MONASH (AUS) — Stroke survivors who smoke have a greater risk of another stroke, heart attack, or death than those who have never smoked. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 22, 2012 14:57 - 1 Comment
For stubborn wounds, triple the bandage
MONASH U. (AUS) — For chronic wounds, three layers are better than one, according to a new study on types of compression bandages. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 9, 2012 11:07 - 1 Comment
Drug combo calms agitated patients faster
MONASH U. (AUS) — A combination of antipsychotic drugs and sedatives can calm highly agitated and aggressive emergency room patients, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 11, 2012 10:13 - 1 Comment
More work, more weight for older women
MONASH (AUS) — Middle-aged women who work more than 35 hours per week are more at risk of gaining weight, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 1, 2012 10:50 - 2 Comments
Eat dark chocolate daily to protect heart
MONASH U. / U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — A daily dose of dark chocolate over a 10-year period could lower the risk of stroke and heart attack, a new study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 7, 2012 16:00 - 3 Comments
Low vitamin D worsens lupus severity
MONASH (AUS) — People with lupus experience more severe symptoms if their vitamin D levels are low, a new study shows. (more…)
