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Is back stiffness just a trick of the mind?
Is back stiffness all in the mind? New scientific evidence from a University of South Australia researcher shows – for […]
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New drug to benefit cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have developed an innovative approach to prevent one of the most serious side-effects […]
New leukaemia treatment outperforms standard chemotherapies
Researchers at ANU are working on a new treatment for an aggressive type of leukaemia that outperforms standard chemotherapies. Lead researcher […]
Brain scans show ‘tapping’ combats food cravings
Early findings from a world-first study aimed at scientifically proving a simple ‘tapping’ technique have shown the method is effective […]
Running can strengthen the discs in the spine
Victorian research published today in Scientific Reports is the first human study to show that any kind of physical activity is good […]
High-fat, high-carb diet a cause of osteoarthritis
Saturated fat is a prime suspect in the onset of osteoarthritis after QUT scientists found it changed the composition of […]
The right dose for osteoarthritis treatment
Southern Cross University’s NatMed-Research Unit is looking for volunteers to participate in a research study to determine the right dose […]
Old bones vulnerable to long-term use of oral corticosteroids
A review of data by University of South Australia researchers has found many older people taking oral corticosteroids long-term are not having […]
Is back pain killing us?
New research from the Faculty of Health Sciences finds that older people with back pain have a 13% higher chance […]
Bone cancer survivor sports training study
A program to better understand the benefits of exercise and sport for young people recovering from bone cancer will soon […]
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