Scientists are beginning to explore genetic and environmental factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing an alcohol abuse disorder.
Hormone Health
Eating to stress less
Having the right mix of prebiotics and probiotics in the diet may be one way to support our mental health.
High testosterone linked to heart problems
From a study, it seems that men who had a high level of testosterone experienced higher rates of heart attack and a possible implication, testosterone replacement therapy.
Can omega-3 reduce risk of pre-term birth?
New research shows that women who took omega-3 supplements were less likely to have a baby born prematurely.
Is too much screen time linked with diabetes in kids?
New research finds that kids who get too much screen time are more likely to have risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
CAMs not a menopausal symptom remedy
Many Australian women are using complementary medicines to treat menopausal symptoms – despite there being little evidence for their effectiveness.
Can a probiotic supplement help with weight loss?
A review of clinical trials that use probiotics as part of a weight loss program points to them having a small, but significant benefit on weight loss.
Does duration of obesity up cancer risk in women?
The association between body fatness and cancer was investigated to see if the duration of being overweight ups cancer risk in women, these are the results.
Can exercise help prevent ovarian cancer?
Two studies shed new light on the benefit of physical activity in potentially reducing the risk of women developing and dying from ovarian cancer.
Brain
Take a look at the inside of your brain and find out more about the different structures in the brain.
