Long term use of benzodiazepines widely prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, such as Valium and Xanax, is associated with an […]
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Australian court rules breast cancer DNA patenting – experts respond
The full bench of the Federal Court of Australia has ruled that private companies do have the right to patent […]
Continue readingAny diet works, if it’s one you can stick to
A new study comparing the outcomes of popular diets, such as Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and the Atkins Diet among others, […]
Continue readingAncient kaka ‘cousin’ found in the Chatham Islands
New Zealand officially has a new species of parrot, but unfortunately it has already been extinct for several hundred years. […]
Continue readingSheepdogs round up the rules for crowd control
Scientists have found two simple rules behind how sheepdogs manage to round up and move sheep so efficiently, which they […]
Continue readingWHO report criticises e-cigarettes – experts respond
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report looking at electronic cigarettes and how they should be globally regulated. The […]
Continue readingBárðarbunga volcano – experts respond
Locals and holidaymakers have been evacuated from areas near the Icelandic volcano Bárðarbunga, which has been threatening to erupt for the last few days. […]
Continue readingAntibiotics and heart deaths – experts respond
One of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics – clarithromycin – is linked with an increased risk of heart deaths, suggests a […]
Continue readingKiwis help tackle Aussie pests
New Zealand-designed software created to predict and tackle mouse outbreaks is being trialled in Australia. MouseAlert.org.au is a new, interactive website based on […]
Continue readingSanitised hands don’t stop sick days
Compared to good hand washing practice, using hand sanitisers does not reduce school sick leave in children, suggests New Zealand-led […]
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