by Matilda Meikle | Oct 3, 2023 | Science
Hearing Australia is emphasising the need for all Australians to protect themselves against noise-induced hearing loss. According to experts, more than 65 percent of farmers between the ages of 17 and 75+ suffer from hearing loss. Additionally, young men with trade...
by Matilda Meikle | Sep 25, 2023 | Science
Despite what we’ve been told, almonds can help individuals lose weight and stay fit. According to a recent study, introducing almonds into a well-balanced diet has many benefits for overall health and wellbeing. It goes against what most people understand about weight...
by The Lighthouse | Sep 13, 2023 | Science
New research has shown that COVID-19 can fuse brain cells together, and could explain brain fog, headaches, loss of taste and smell and other long-term neurological symptoms some patients experience. Many viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19,...
by The Lighthouse | Sep 12, 2023 | Science
A new study of hospital noise has found that emergency departments can be as loud as a construction site, potentially affecting both patients and medical teams. Noise levels in the emergency department (ED) of a major metropolitan public hospital consistently exceeded...
by The Lighthouse | Sep 5, 2023 | Science
Kangaroos have superior tendons and Australian sports injury experts aim to use them to revolutionise treatment for common knee injuries. Australia could soon be supplying the world with a uniquely strong, long-lasting and readily available replacement for damaged...
by Matilda Meikle | Sep 5, 2023 | Science
A new species of amphibian has been identified thanks to a study into an ancient fossil. The fossil, found inside a retaining wall, has revealed much about Australia’s prehistoric past, leaving scientists excited about further exploration of this fascinating time...
