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When it comes to life expectancy in high-income English-speaking countries, a new study has found that America has sat in last place since 2001. Despite its plethora of deadly animals, Australia remains the best performer and, the researchers say, shou… Continue reading Americans live 4 to 5 years less than their Australian peers
The Centenary Institute has announced the winner of its When Art Meets Science competition, showcasing the intersection between ground-breaking medical research and visually stunning images. You can cast your online vote for the best image in the Peopl… Continue reading Winning images showcase intersection of science and art – and you can vote
Researchers have identified an enzyme that’s key to updating existing memories with new information, a process that declines naturally with age. Blocking the enzyme improved memory impairment, opening the door to developing treatments for age-related m… Continue reading Blocking an enzyme improves age-related memory problems
Drinking in a social setting triggers the release of dopamine, causing a euphoria that isn’t seen when drinking alone, according to a new study. By identifying the region of the brain stimulated by social drinking, the researchers hope it will lead to … Continue reading Drunk flies show why we feel better when we drink with friends
Prenatal exposure to higher levels of bisphenol A, a plastic commonly found in water bottles and packaging and known to leach into our foods and drinks, has been linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys, according to a new study that also identified … Continue reading Autism in boys linked to common plastic exposure in the womb
Evidence has been building about the health benefits of probiotics. Now, new research has found that putting a tablespoon of honey on your yogurt helps the probiotics it contains to survive in the gut. It’s a win-win combination that’s both healthy and… Continue reading How adding honey to your yogurt improves gut health
ChatGPT is mediocre at diagnosing medical conditions, getting it right only 49% of the time, according to a new study. The researchers say their findings show that AI shouldn’t be the sole source of medical information and highlight the importance of m… Continue reading ChatGPT is as (in)accurate at diagnosis as ‘Dr Google’
Transitioning to 100% renewable energy globally would be cheaper and simpler using firebricks, a form of thermal energy storage with roots in the Bronze Age, to produce most of the heat needed for industrial processes, according to a new Stanford study… Continue reading Cheap heat-storing ‘firebricks’ projected to save industries trillions
A new report by world-leading experts lists 14 modifiable risk factors associated with 40% of all dementia cases that, if addressed by people across their lifespan, could reduce the likelihood of developing the condition or delay its onset.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Lifespan
Continue reading 14 things you can do to prevent or delay the onset of dementia
Australia, the ‘allergy capital of the world,’ has launched a world-first free nationwide treatment program for children with peanut allergies. The goal is to safely build tolerance to the troublesome nut so that kids don’t need to worry about the poss… Continue reading World-first national peanut allergy treatment gets under way