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Fitness

Social media age barrier dismissed as ‘superficial’, dangerous

A tough 16-and-over social media limit could give parents a false sense of security against predators and damaging, exploitative content, a key teen charity...

From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

We’re in the midst of a bad cold and flu season in Australia. Along with the usual viral suspects, such...

Researchers receive $2 million in grants to advance studies on age-related cognitive impairment

Two University of Oklahoma researchers have been awarded more than $2 million...

Warning over seasonal affective disorder – ABC listen

Sally Sara: Well, with much of the country in the depths of winter, many of us might be feeling a touch of the blues....

Human case of plague confirmed in US

The case was flagged last Friday from preliminary test results, and the potential source of the infection is still under investigation, the Pueblo Department...

Sydney Neuroimaging Analysis Centre bags grant for dementia, multiple sclerosis analysis AI

Sydney Neuroimaging Analysis Centre, an integrated neuroimaging research and commercial medical image analysis facility within the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, has...

High-intensity interval training boosts brain function for years

A University of Queensland study has found high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) boosts brain function in older adults, with improvement lasting up to five years. Emeritus...

Research Finds Racial Gaps in Huntington’s Disease Diagnoses

New research led by UCLA Health revealed that Black patients with Huntington's disease in the U.S. and Canada received their diagnoses, on average, one...

Maven PR Secures Crohn’s & Colitis Australia’s PR Account

Maven PR has announced its latest client win, securing the PR account for Crohn’s and Colitis Australia (CCA). Maven PR will work with Crohn’s and...

UQ research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years

A longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years....

Osteoarthritis May Double Risk of Rapid Severe Multimorbidity

Osteoarthritis—a condition in which the protective cartilage on the ends of bones breaks down—may more than double the risk of speedy progression to accumulating...

UK Sugar Tax Cuts Daily Sugar Intake by 5g in Kids, 11g in Adults

Daily sugar intake fell by around 5 g in children and by around 11 g in adults in the 12 months following the introduction...

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