And the winner is … kidney
Ten per cent of people with diabetes will later develop kidney disease and need potentially life-saving treatment — but the trouble is we don’t know which 10 per cent....
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Prawn of a new era in first aid
There’s nothing worse than a bag of stinky old prawn shells left rotting in the bin. Right? Wrong. Researchers at Queensland University...
‘Dr Google’ could help you detect melanoma
We all know that when you’re sick you shouldn’t turn to Google for cures. But Australian researchers have uncovered...
Chasing Insta fame can also lead to shame
For Instagram’s one billion users, life can be an endless stream of stunning imagery and viral ‘stories’. But for...
Alcohol ad binge boosts risky drinking in young people
When it comes to alcohol, the more ads we see, the more we drink, especially if we’re young. That’s...
New cancer test could be the thin edge of the wedge
How do you detect the first, faintest warning signs of cancer? Researchers at Monash University think they have the...
Walking faster could keep you a step ahead of death
If you like to hot step it then here’s some welcome news. Walking faster could help you keep a...
Early morning exercise could beat dementia and stroke
A bout of early morning exercise might just be the thing older people need to beat dementia and stroke....
How a giant tortoise could unlock the secret to long life and curing cancer
We all want to live forever, right? Well thanks to a world-famous giant tortoise and some clever work by...
Supplement finding a bitter pill for ageing & the brain
Vitamins and supplements are no magic pill when it comes to warding off the effects of ageing on our...