Australia
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Harms of poor sleep cut by greater exercise
Researchers have found that the health impact of poor sleep may be mitigated by adequate physical activity. Read more
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Serious privacy problems’ warning over mobile health apps
Thousands of free mobile health apps downloaded to smart devices have inadequate and inconsistent privacy practices, according to new analysis published today. Read more
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Glaucoma type linked to cognitive impairment risk
Normal-tension glaucoma has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment and possibly dementia, Australian researchers report today. Read more
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Increased opioid agonist treatment could reduce drug deaths
Scaling up the use of opioid agonists could help to reduce drug-related deaths substantially, new international research claims. Read more
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Smartphone app aids pneumonia diagnosis
A smartphone-based algorithm has been developed that can diagnose community-acquired pneumonia without the need for chest x-rays, research reveals today. Read more
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Half a million doctors needed for cancer surgery
The world will need half a million more doctors in the next 20 years, just to cope with growing demand for cancer surgery, according to a major new analysis. Read more
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Antidepressants ‘ineffective’ for back pain and osteoarthritis
Antidepressant drugs do not provide any benefit for people with back and osteoarthritis pain, according to a review published. Read more
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How fitness apps help boost health
Smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers help to boost physical activity levels, according to an Australian study published today. Read more
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Novel map of immune cells developed
A novel map that charts how cells learn to fight microbes and then preserve a memory for future infections has been drawn up for the first time. Read more
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Genomic surveillance reveals re-emergence of yaws
Genomic surveillance has revealed the re-emergence of the bacterium that causes yaws, scientists have announced. Read more