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While research shows that taking a daily dose of aspirin could have some pros and cons, a new study adds a tick to the pro column. It was found that low-dose supplementation with the drug reduced type 2 diabetes development in adults over 65 by 15%.

Researchers have developed the world’s first oral drug to target a form of cholesterol that has previously been untreatable and is largely caused by genetics, making it difficult to control by way of exercise, diet or other lifestyle factors.

In a study of studies, researchers concluded that eyeglasses that block blue light might not deliver on claims made by advertisers or optometrist offices. They caution consumers to think twice about shelling out the extra cash for the specs.

A new study has examined brain maps of people with mental illness and found that despite individual differences, common brain areas are affected. Researchers say this information may be useful for developing targeted treatments for different disorders.

Using genetic models, a new study suggests moms that eat a compound that improves brain health in early pregnancy may pass the benefits down to their children and even grandchildren, reiterating the importance of eating a healthy diet while pregnant.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise globally. A series of studies have found that testing for STIs in the privacy of your own home is accurate and could remove the stigma associated with maintaining sexual health.

Last year, Monash University scientists created the "DishBrain" – a semi-biological computer chip with some 800,000 human and mouse brain cells lab-grown into its electrodes. Demonstrating something like sentience, it learned to play Pong within five minutes.

Researchers have identified a new class of protein in the saliva of ticks and engineered it to switch off the body's inflammatory response. Their proof-of-concept study could lead to the next-generation of anti-inflammatory treatments.

With the incidence of dementia on the rise, it’s important for older adults to do what they can to prevent or delay the onset of the disease. A new study has found that some everyday activities are more beneficial for maintaining brain health.

A large new study has found that healthy older adults taking a long-term low dose of aspirin may be at increased risk of developing anemia. The researchers say their findings suggest that these patients may need regular monitoring.

A new study may overturn more than 100 years of accepted science about how the brain functions. Researchers applied a mathematical model to brain activity and found that brain function may have more to do with shape than connectivity.

Melbourne’s Monash University has commenced a Phase 1 clinical trial to test a novel inhaled powder designed to prevent postpartum hemorrhage, a serious complication of childbirth that causes tens of thousands of deaths worldwide.