A study has linked frequent use of social media by women with a greater risk of low self esteem. The recent meta-analysis conducted by University of South Australia PhD student John Mingoia has shown that women who use social media often are at a greater risk of body dissatisfaction than those who use it sparingly. […]
A LEADING car sensor manufacturer is developing a device to radically simplify The non-invasive device uses biosensors to test urine and avoids uncomfortable follow up tests where tubes are inserted into the urethra to access the bladder. In an industry-university collaboration led by SMR Technologies in Adelaide, researchers from the University of South Australia and […]
TREATING depression and obesity together is at the heart of a new health program with global ramifications. The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) in Adelaide will test a world-first group intervention that draws upon several established approaches to boost patient health and wellbeing in the coming months. The program, developed in the past […]
A NEW Motor Neuron Disease (MND) test enables doctors to measure the disease’s progression in patients. The test was developed by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia in collaboration with the University of Miami and has the potential to lead to better treatments and a cure for the neuro-degenerative disease. The urine test measures […]
Wheezing and sneezing definitely isn’t the most invigorating way of getting through the day. But runny noses, congestion and itchy throats are an unfortunate fact of life for the more than 50 million Americans who suffer from nasal allergies that can be triggered by tree pollen, grass pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold and other […]
SOME herbal medicines have been found to contain harmful chemicals and toxins that could lead to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. A review of multiple studies on the ingredients in herbal medicines, which are often thought to be a natural substitute for pharmaceutical drugs, was undertaken by researchers from the University of […]
Forget Chocolate! Red Juices Are A Healthier Valentine Alternative From Valentine’s Day to Heart Health Month, February is splashed with red. Although chocolates may rule as a popular Valentine gift, those in the mood for a healthier treat can enjoy strawberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, watermelon, tomatoes and beets and reap the rewards. These vibrant foods have […]
WOMEN who conceive in winter are more likely to develop gestational diabetes and increase the likelihood of harmful risks for both child and mother. A study led by researchers at the University of Adelaide in South Australia investigated more than 60,000 births in the state over a five-year period and confirmed a seasonal variation in , […]
A PEN-LIKE device is set to help forensic experts extract relatively large amounts of DNA extraction evidence from previously challenging surfaces. Micro-Swab was developed by researchers at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, and uses fibres soaked in a surfactant to bind to the DNA in fingerprints. The fibres are attached to a flexible pen-like […]
When someone with Medicare finds his or her way to my office phone, it’s often because of a complicated and snarly health issue that’s going to take time to fix. However, it’s sometimes a Medicare beneficiary who found my number somewhere and called for some basic help in understanding their coverage. I LOVE those calls […]
