Potential toxin producing microalgae found hitchhiking in the East Australian Current

Publicly released: Mon 28 May 2018 at 0901 AEST | 1101 NZST

Marine Ecology Progress Series

Scientists tested the hypothesis that forms of toxin producing algae microalgae, usually found attached to surfaces, could be transported via seaweed “ rafts” in the East Australian Current and, by doing so, expand their range. Funder: ARC, PADI Read more about Potential toxin producing microalgae found hitchhiking in the East Australian Current - Scimex

Your work stress can cross over to your partner

Publicly released: Mon 28 May 2018 at 0500 AEST | 0700 NZST

Australian Journal of Psychology

Work can create both positive and negative emotions that spill over to our partners, although stress is the most common thing we share, according to Australian research. The study of 19 couples found that both men and women are impacted by the work Read more about Your work stress can cross over to your partner - Scimex

'Low risk' prostate cancer slipping through the cracks

Publicly released: Mon 28 May 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

Medical Journal of Australia

Almost three quarters of men diagnosed with “ low risk” prostate cancer are not being followed up along the protocol developed to detect signs of disease progression, according to Australian research. The study found men were more likely to be Read more about 'Low risk' prostate cancer slipping through the cracks - Scimex

Melbourne study puts ‘gluten-free’ claims to the test

Publicly released: Mon 28 May 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

Medical Journal of Australia

A first of its kind study has detected potentially harmful levels of gluten in foods sold and served as ‘gluten-free’across Melbourne. The undercover research revealed 1 in 11 samples of ‘gluten-free’food tested were contaminated with gluten Read more about Melbourne study puts ‘gluten-free’ claims to the test - Scimex

Chewing gum while walking boosts heart rate, and 4 more from the European Congress on Obesity

Publicly released: Sat 26 May 2018 at 0801 AEST | 1001 NZST

European Congress on Obesity

From popular star-shaped bread to the surprising news that chewing gum while you walk increases your heart rate, some more exciting news is coming out of the European Congress on Obesity. See the full release for summaries of these and other stories, Read more about Chewing gum while walking boosts heart rate, and 4 more from the European Congress on Obesity - Scimex

Most preemies get antibiotics - whether they need them or not

Publicly released: Sat 26 May 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

JAMA Network Open

Almost all low-weight preemies receive antibiotics in their first three days, according to study looking at 40, 000 babies across 300 hospitals in the US. Premature babies have a high risk of sepsis, but the researchers say that antibiotics tend to Read more about Most preemies get antibiotics - whether they need them or not - Scimex

Biosensor technologies to offer more effective approaches to disease treatment

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 1500 AEST | 1700 NZST

Chemical Reviews

Every cell in our bodies is shaped by its outer coating, or biomembrane, which wraps the cell in a supportive and protective blanket, allowing the cell to carry out its normal function while also defending it against attack. New technology has Read more about Biosensor technologies to offer more effective approaches to disease treatment - Scimex

Health labels may deter people from buying sugary drinks

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

European Congress on Obesity

Young adults are less likely to buy sugar-sweetened drinks that include health labels, particularly those with graphic warnings about how added sugar can lead to tooth decay, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The Australian research, being presented at Read more about Health labels may deter people from buying sugary drinks - Scimex

From nose plugs for weight loss, to slimming black clothes - stories from the European Congress on Obesity

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

European Congress on Obesity

Buying black clothes might indicate you are overweight, according to research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity. The research suggests that women with a higher BMI were more likely to buy black/blue/dark colours, floral dresses, Read more about From nose plugs for weight loss, to slimming black clothes - stories from the European Congress on Obesity - Scimex

Brain fertiliser nurtures new hope for stroke survivors

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

Stroke

A hormone already at our fingertips could provide a simple answer for a first-of-its-kind treatment to promote ‘ brain fertilisers’ and significantly improve quality of life for stroke survivors, potentially even months or years after Read more about Brain fertiliser nurtures new hope for stroke survivors - Scimex

Swallow a device to check your gut health

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 0800 AEST | 1000 NZST

Science

US scientists have developed an electronic device you can swallow to monitor gut health in real time. Their device uses bacteria as biosensors and can transmit the findings wirelessly. They tested out their device with bacteria that can detect blood, Read more about Swallow a device to check your gut health - Scimex

Birds in tree-tops went down with triceratops

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

Current Biology

Many tree-dwelling birds were wiped out by the same asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs, according to UK scientists. Using plant fossil records, they found forest habitats took so long to recover from the asteroid impact that birds living in trees Read more about Birds in tree-tops went down with triceratops - Scimex

A low fat diet may help fight breast cancer

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

JAMA Oncology

Women on a low fat diet who developed breast cancer lived longer and were less likely to die than women eating a normal diet who developed breast cancer, according to a US study of 48, 835 postmenopausal women, 19, 541 of whom were on a low fat diet. Read more about A low fat diet may help fight breast cancer - Scimex

Sleep apnoea treatment may turn a snore-fest into a score-fest for women, but not men

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

JAMAOtolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Long-term use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea may improve women's sex lives, but it doesn't appear to benefit men, according to US scientists. Sleep apnoea interferes with love lives as it leads Read more about Sleep apnoea treatment may turn a snore-fest into a score-fest for women, but not men - Scimex

Overconfident Aussie magpies are crashing into aircraft

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

Wildlife Research

Magpies that live at airports become accustomed to the noise of takeoff and landing, which could mean more collisions between the iconic Aussie birds and aircraft, according to Australian study. The researchers observed the reaction of magpies taken Read more about Overconfident Aussie magpies are crashing into aircraft - Scimex

Innovative eHealth program targets the 'big six' behaviours in young people to reduce chronic disease risk

Publicly released: Fri 25 May 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

Frontiers in Public Health

A world first eHealth program being launched today at UNSW Sydney, and led by Professor Maree Teesson AC, aims to help thousands of young Australian high school children reduce their chance of developing chronic diseases, including heart disease and Read more about Innovative eHealth program targets the 'big six' behaviours in young people to reduce chronic disease risk - Scimex

Camouflaged weasels can't hide from climate change

Publicly released: Thu 24 May 2018 at 2300 AEST | Fri 25 May 2018 at 0100 NZST

Scientific Reports

Fewer snowy winter days due to climate change could leave weasels with white winter coats with no place to hide. The weasel species Mustela nivalis has two subspecies with different coloured winter coats - one white, the other brown. Camouflaged Read more about Camouflaged weasels can't hide from climate change - Scimex

Smoke from the barbie literally gets under your skin

Publicly released: Thu 24 May 2018 at 1600 AEST | 1800 NZST

Environmental Science & Technology

We love our barbies in Australia, but you may not realise that all that charcoal smoke could be getting under your skin. Chinese scientists analysed people at an outdoor barbecue, measuring their exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) - Read more about Smoke from the barbie literally gets under your skin - Scimex

Don’t force women to risk death, injury by having a baby

Publicly released: Thu 24 May 2018 at 1300 AEST | 1500 NZST

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Laws should not force women to risk death and injury by having a baby, according to a QUT legal academic who has says abortion can be decriminalised without society and governments making a moral judgement. Media Release. From:Queensland University Read more about Don’t force women to risk death, injury by having a baby - Scimex

Cyclist and motorist crashes worse at stop and give way junctions

Publicly released: Thu 24 May 2018 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

Transportation Research Record

Cyclists are being more seriously hurt in crashes with motor vehicles at intersections with ‘ Stop’ or ‘ Give-way’ signs than at intersections with traffic signals or without any signage, a QUT study has found. Media Release. From:Queensland Read more about Cyclist and motorist crashes worse at stop and give way junctions - Scimex