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Tulane University researchers discovered a new mechanism that may explain why human kidneys, which are comprised of almost a million filter units, stop creating new filter cells after birth. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Society…

A team of researchers from the University of Waikato, Auckland University of Technology and the University of Auckland, all in New Zealand, has found that women tend to experience more long-term negative impacts from mild concussions than men. In their…

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in decreased levels of physical activity, which has implications for physical and mental health. Physical activity can also be an important tool for recovery from the collective trauma experienced and exacerbated throughout the pandemic, especially for…

An online tool reveals the extent of gene-restructuring events in noncoding sequences. An interactive web portal developed by scientists at KAUST offers a platform for cancer researchers to interrogate how RNA splicing in noncoding parts of genes fuels the growth…

Doctors call for patients who miss GP appointments to be FINED up to £10 as figures show there are 40,000 ‘no-shows’ each day in England Over 1m GP appointments being wasted per month in England this year so far With…

The days of heart transplant survivors undergoing invasive biopsies could soon be over after a new MRI technique has proven to be safe and effective; reducing complications and hospital admissions. Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and St…

Written by Jenna Norman On Menstrual Hygiene Day, we must move away from labels that perpetuate the idea of periods as something to be ashamed of. Let’s give that name a rebrand. Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day, marked annually to…

Written by Deborah Linton In a world where burnout is on the rise, could the new trend for ‘speed listening’ be the ultimate time-saving hack? It’s before 9am and audio is flooding Ruby Deyong’s brain as she walks – headphones…

Some people bounce out of bed in the morning ready to take on the world. Then there are those who struggle to even get out from under their doona. Once up, they’re groggy and take ages to properly wake. While…

Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…