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Lumosity brain training improves attention in older adults 1/12/2012

Lumosity, the leading online brain exercise program, has been shown to improve cognitive performance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Little evidence for wide-spread use of herbal meds for osteoarthritis 1/12/2012

There is little conclusive evidence to justify the wide-spread use of herbal medicines to relieve the symptoms of the painful joint condition osteoarthritis, says a comprehensive ...

Sunnier climes linked to lower rates of inflammatory bowel disease 1/12/2012

Living in sunnier climates may curb the likelihood of developing inflammatory bowel disease, particularly after the age of 30, suggests a large, long term US study, published online ...

New approach to diagnosing anorexia nervosa 1/9/2012

A new approach for diagnosing patients with anorexia nervosa has been developed at the University of Sydney.

Cognitive decline can begin as early as age 45, experts warn 1/9/2012

The brain’s capacity for memory, reasoning and comprehension skills (cognitive function) can start to deteriorate from age 45, finds research published on bmj.com.

Anti estrogen therapy may decrease melanoma risk 1/9/2012

Women with breast cancer who take antiestrogen supplements may be decreasing their risk for melanoma, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the ...

Ten gynaecological cancer symptoms women shouldn’t ignore 1/9/2012

Pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding aren’t the only signs of gynaecological cancer.

Depression and diabetes linked to cardiac arrest risk 1/4/2012

A study linking depression and the rising incidence of diabetes to heightened risks from heart attack and possible death, has been published by an international research team led by ...

Smokers prefer cold turkey 1/3/2012

Cold turkey is the preferred method for giving up smoking according to public health researchers at the University of Sydney.

Genes that predict the speed of Parkinson’s disease identified 12/29/2011

Two genes related to protein accumulation in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease can indicate how quickly the disease will progress in an individual, say NeuRA researchers. ...

New sugar to treat type-1 diabetes 12/29/2011

Researchers from The Australian National University have discovered a new treatment for type-1 diabetes – an autoimmune disease which currently affects some 130,000 Australians.

6 New Year's resolutions that could save your life 12/28/2011

Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging all Victorians to think long-term in making their New Years resolutions for 2012.

High bodily levels of nickel and selenium lower pancreatic cancer risk 12/20/2011

High bodily levels of the trace elements nickel and selenium may lower the risk of developing the most common type of pancreatic cancer, finds research published online in Gut.

Endometriosis in women linked to inflammatory bowel disease risk 12/20/2011

Women with endometriosis are up to twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease as those without this reproductive disorder, suggests a large study published online in Gut. ...

"Mindfulness" exercises help curb stress and fatigue in arthritis 12/20/2011

"Mindfulness" exercises, which focus on experiencing the present moment, no matter how difficult, can help curb the stress and fatigue associated with painful rheumatoid joint disease, ...

Simple test to help diagnose bowel and pancreatic cancer 12/15/2011

A simple online calculator could offer family GPs a powerful new tool in tackling two of the most deadly forms of cancer, say researchers.

Men turn to alternative treatments for cancer cure 12/15/2011

More than 50% of men diagnosed with cancer in Australia are turning to complementary and alternative medicine to help find a cure, or to improve their health, according to new research ...

Vaccine hope for Alzheimer's disease 12/12/2011

A vaccine that slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia has been developed by researchers at the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Research ...

Adult sleep shortages debunked by study 12/12/2011

University of Sydney researchers have debunked the widespread belief that technological devices such as computers and mobile phones are increasingly eating into our sleep.

Common bone drug may extend life of replacement joints 12/7/2011