90% of drugs fail clinical trials – here's one way researchers can select better drug candidates
Feb 24, 2022 20:44 pm UTC| Health
It takes 10 to 15 years and around US$1 billion to develop one successful drug. Despite these significant investments in time and money, 90% of drug candidates in clinical trials fail. Whether because they dont adequately...
How to swap meat for nutritious alternatives – and why it's a good thing to do
Feb 23, 2022 22:30 pm UTC| Health
Are you toying with the idea of eating less meat, but unsure whether its the right choice nutritionally and how best to do it? If so, youre not alone. Many people are now looking to eat fewer animal products because of...
Passive smoking, synthetic bedding and gas heating in homes show the strongest links to asthma
Feb 18, 2022 08:06 am UTC| Health
One in every nine people in Australia has asthma. It is a health burden for many children, and expensive for families because of medication, hospital and out-of-hospital expenses. The pandemic has added further stress...
14 ice cream brands in 9 states recalled due to Listeria contamination
Feb 15, 2022 04:22 am UTC| Economy Business Health
Ice cream products distributed in retail stores in nine American states have been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration. The states involved were...
McDonald’s push into regional Australian areas battling obesity, diabetes alarms health experts
Feb 13, 2022 20:19 pm UTC| Science Economy Business Health
Health experts warned that while McDonalds expansion into regional Australia in the next two years would bode well for local economies, it would not be good for their populations health. About a third of the 100...
What's the difference in protection against Omicron between 2 doses and 3 doses of vaccine?
Feb 08, 2022 03:36 am UTC| Health
Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt said last week he expects the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to change the definition of fully vaccinated to three doses instead of two. It comes as...
How sweat sensors could play a critical role in monitoring our health
Feb 02, 2022 09:24 am UTC| Health
Sweat is a biological fluid like blood, saliva and urine that contains metabolites, electrolytes, proteins and hormones. The levels of these vary depending on a persons health. Wearable sweat sensors have been developed...
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