Cocoa compounds may reduce blood pressure
27 AUG 2012 Compounds in cocoa may help to reduce blood pressure, according to a new systematic review in The Cochrane Library. The researchers reviewed evidence from short-term trials in…
Declining testosterone levels in men not part of normal aging, study finds
29 JUN 2012 A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man’s behavioral and health changes than by aging.…
‘Immortal’ Region Discovered in Human Brain
At least one part of the human brain may be able to process information the same way in older age as it does in the prime of life, according to…
Potential treatment for deadly E. coli disease
Public release date: 6-Jun-2011 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450"] University of Adelaide (2) (Photo credit: bram_souffreau)[/caption] A potential life-saving treatment for severe E. coli food poisoning outbreaks – developed more than…
Caution to pregnant women on red meat diabetes link
Contact: Philippa Middleton philippa.middleton@adelaide.edu.au 61-881-617-612 University of Adelaide Pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant can make use of the holiday season to adjust their diets and reduce the…
How zinc starves lethal bacteria to stop infection
Contact: Dr Christopher McDevitt christopher.mcdevitt@adelaide.edu.au 61-449-823-946 University of Adelaide Australian researchers have found that zinc can 'starve' one of the world's most deadly bacteria by preventing its uptake of an…
How zinc starves lethal bacteria to stop infection
Contact: Dr Christopher McDevitt christopher.mcdevitt@adelaide.edu.au 61-449-823-946 University of Adelaide Australian researchers have found that zinc can 'starve' one of the world's most deadly bacteria by preventing its uptake of an…
Top US climate scientists support development of safe nuclear power
Open letter to environmentalists and world leaders says wind and solar power are not enough to diminish carbon emissions Associated Press in Pittsburgh theguardian.com, Sunday 3 November 2013 11.03 EST Nuclear…
Iodine in bread not enough for pregnant women
Contact: Vicki Clifton vicki.clifton@adelaide.edu.au 61-881-332-133 University of Adelaide Research from the University of Adelaide shows that iodized salt used in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine…
Eating junk food while pregnant may make your child a junk food addict
Contact: Cody Mooneyhan cmooneyhan@faseb.org 301-634-7104 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology New research in The FASEB Journal shows that eating a junk food diet during pregnancy changes the development…
Eating junk food while pregnant may make your child a junk food addict
Contact: Cody Mooneyhan cmooneyhan@faseb.org 301-634-7104 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology New research in The FASEB Journal shows that eating a junk food diet during pregnancy changes the development…
Extending Einstein’s Theory Beyond Light Speed
Researchers have extended Einstein’s theory of special relativity to work beyond the speed of light. (Credit: © vlights / Fotolia) ScienceDaily (Oct. 10, 2012) — University of Adelaide applied mathematicians…
Zinc supplements during pregnancy may counteract damage from early alcohol exposure
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Peter Coyle, Ph.D. 61-8-8222-3028 peter.coyle@imvs.sa.gov.au Hanson Institute Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research Animal research has shown that binge drinking – even just once –…
Processed food diet in early childhood may lower subsequent IQ
Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmjgroup.com 44-207-383-6529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Are dietary patterns in childhood associated with IQ at 8 years of age? A population-based cohort study A diet, high in fats,…
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