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article thumbnailBack treatment goes too farWednesday, 10 February 2010

Most people who see a doctor about back pain get expensive and unnecessary treatment, according to a new study.

article thumbnailPlatypus survives bad habitatWednesday, 10 February 2010

Researchers have found that the platypus is toughing out human changes to their habitat – some are even living in outer suburbs.

article thumbnailCell lockdown stalls diseaseWednesday, 10 February 2010

Researchers have found a way to discourage cells from migrating around the body, which could fight cancer and autoimmune diseases.

article thumbnailBones reveal male moa rarityTuesday, 09 February 2010

Researchers have found that most male moas died young, probably because the larger female moas gave them a rough time.

article thumbnailObese feel powerlessTuesday, 09 February 2010

A survey has found that severely obese individuals are aware of the risks of obesity, but feel powerless to change.

article thumbnailFat rafts aid immune responseTuesday, 09 February 2010

A new study has found that lipid rafts – tiny, fat-enriched platforms in our cells – are used by the body to boost immune cells.

article thumbnailHerbal cures can be deadlyMonday, 08 February 2010

A pathologist has warned that indiscriminate use of herbal medicines can be toxic or ultimately lethal.

article thumbnailDrought linked to snowfallMonday, 08 February 2010

Drought conditions in Western Australia and increased snowfall in Antarctica are the result of localised climate change.

article thumbnailDrug stops heart rejectionMonday, 08 February 2010

Researchers working on heart bypass surgery have found a drug that stops grafted veins from rejecting the host.

article thumbnailShoppers spurn loyalty cardsMonday, 08 February 2010

A recent report has found that loyalty programs are mostly a waste of time – for both shoppers and supermarkets.

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