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With advancements in understanding the sciences and the instruments with which we study it, our collective knowledge of what happens inside ourselves is a work in constant progress that involves the most skilled medical practitioners and researchers. They must remain vigilant for any new details in understanding how our bodies work, as well as how our environment interacts with it. Here, Modern Sciences explores the latest developments in the fields of genetics, human biology, epidemiology, and much more.
Parks are sanctuaries but can also harbour disease – here’s how to protect yourself
Icon Sportswire/Getty Katherine M. Robertson, The University of Melbourne; Holly Kirk, Curtin University; Jacinta Humphrey, and Sarah Bekessy,…
Human vision: what we actually see – and don’t see – tells us a lot about consciousness
Kitreel/Shutterstock Henry Taylor, University of Birmingham What can you see right now? This might seem like a silly…
Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control
Sharon Horwood, Deakin University It’s called the infinite scroll – a design feature on social media, shopping, video…
Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?
Sean Anthony Eddy/Getty Images Nial Wheate, Macquarie University; Ian Jamie, Macquarie University, and Wai-Jo Jocelin Chan, UNSW Sydney;…
Is honey good for you? Can it speed recovery if you’re sick or injured?
abe livi/Unsplash Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Honey is often praised for a range of health benefits, from…
Can blood tests really detect cancer?
Westend61/Getty Images John (Eddie) La Marca, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) ; Cameron Lewis,…
A viral monkey, his plushie, and a 70‑year‑old experiment: what Punch tells us about attachment theory
David Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty Images Mark Nielsen, The University of Queensland A baby macaque monkey named Punch has…
Picky eating starts in the womb – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to expand your child’s palate
Bitter vegetables can be an acquired taste. d3sign/Moment via Getty Images Kathleen Keller, Penn State It’s 5:45 p.m.…
Do positive affirmations work? A psychologist unpacks the evidence
Madeleine Fraser, Australian Catholic University Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy”…
Does exercise really work for osteoarthritis?
FG Trade/Getty Images Hunter Bennett, Adelaide University and Lewis Ingram, Adelaide University Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint…