Words matter: How fat-shaming leads to people hating their own bodies

Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2019 at 0500 AEST | 0700 NZST

Australian Psychologist

Experiencing negative stereotypes about being overweight leads people to internalise that negativity and believe it, which then leads to developing a sense of shame about their own body, according to Australian research. The study also found that Read more about Words matter: How fat-shaming leads to people hating their own bodies - Scimex

Ethical issues of predator free

Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2019 at 0330 AEST | 0530 NZST

Bioheritage National Science Challenge

Getting New Zealanders on board with the goal of Predator Free 2050 will mean addressing concerns and conflicts about the kinds of technologies likely to be used and the species targeted. The Bioheritage National Science Challenge's bioethics panel Read more about Ethical issues of predator free - Scimex

Combined inhaler better at reducing asthma risk

Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2019 at 0015 AEST | 0215 NZST

New England Journal of Medicine

New Zealand-led research has found a combined inhaler is better at reducing the risk of asthma attacks among adults with mild asthma, compared to current treatment. Currently, most adults with mild asthma use two types of medication: a daily Read more about Combined inhaler better at reducing asthma risk - Scimex

All cancer patients should be tested for hepatitis B

Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

MJA

All patients undergoing cancer treatment should be tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV) to minimise disruption to treatment and the risk of reactivating any HBV infection, according to Aussie experts. Individuals with chronic HBV infection or past Read more about All cancer patients should be tested for hepatitis B - Scimex

Medical care in Aussie aged care facilities falling behind

Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

MJA

The uncoupling of healthcare from aged care is a worrying trend, according to an editorial by Aussie researchers who say that residential aged care facilities are moving away from medical care, even though many older people have complex medical needs Read more about Medical care in Aussie aged care facilities falling behind - Scimex

On Monday the kilogram is dead! Long live the kilogram

Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

On World Metrology Day, Monday 20 May, the definition of the kilogram is changing to be based on the Planck constant, a fundamental constant of nature that is inherently stable. Last November, measurement scientists from around the world gathered in Read more about On Monday the kilogram is dead! Long live the kilogram - Scimex

Growth in life expectancy in Australia slows, research finds

Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

MJA

After 20 years of rapid increases in life expectancy at birth, the rate of growth in Australia is now falling behind most other high-income nations, meaning better control of health risk factors such as obesity will be needed if further life Read more about Growth in life expectancy in Australia slows, research finds - Scimex

Breastfeeding your bubs may benefit your heart

Publicly released: Sun 19 May 2019 at 0801 AEST | 1001 NZST

European Society of Endocrinology

The old saying 'breast is best' usually refers to the baby, but breast feeding may benefit mum's heart too, according to Greek researchers. They found breastfeeding mums were less likely to develop heart disease later in life than mums who Read more about Breastfeeding your bubs may benefit your heart - Scimex

Buff bruhs bulk up with steroids despite bad balls, big boobs and baldness

Publicly released: Sun 19 May 2019 at 0801 AEST | 1001 NZST

European Congress of Endocrinology

In pursuit of the body beautiful, men continue to use steroids despite warnings about the potentially lethal or life-limiting side effects, according to international research. The team conducted an anonymous survey of men who regularly visit the Read more about Buff bruhs bulk up with steroids despite bad balls, big boobs and baldness - Scimex

Fruit juice and soda: killing you sweetly

Publicly released: Sat 18 May 2019 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

JAMA Network Open

We all know that sugary sodas are bad for our health, but US researchers looked at, and figured out that, fruit juice can be even more dangerous. The team said that each additional average glass of sugary drink consumed by people 45 years and older Read more about Fruit juice and soda: killing you sweetly - Scimex

Genetic discovery shows why Lupus develops

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 2100 AEST | 2300 NZST

Nature Communications

Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have shown previously ignored rare genetic mutations are a major cause of lupus. Media Release. From:The Australian National University. Researchers from The Australian National University Read more about Genetic discovery shows why Lupus develops - Scimex

A high-heeled dinosaur?

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 1206 AEST | 1406 NZST

Journal of Morphology

A 24-tonne dinosaur may have walked in a ‘high-heeled’fashion, according to University of Queensland research. UQ PhD candidate Andréas Jannel and colleagues from UQ’s Dinosaur Lab analysed fossils of Australia’s only named Jurassic sauropod Read more about A high-heeled dinosaur? - Scimex

Current vaccination not enough to halt measles

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 1000 AEST | 1200 NZST

BMC Medicine

Current vaccination policies may not be enough to get on top of the spread of measles across Australia, Ireland, Italy, the UK and USA, according to a new study modelling measles immunity across seven countries. Even though they focused on countries Read more about Current vaccination not enough to halt measles - Scimex

Gastric bypass has extra benefits for obese teens

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 0957 AEST | 1157 NZST

New England Journal of Medicine

Obese teens and adults who have gastric bypass surgery, both lose a similar amount of weight, but teens are more likely to see improvements in diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a US and Australians study. The findings suggest that Read more about Gastric bypass has extra benefits for obese teens - Scimex

Bowel cancer is on the rise among young people

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

The Lancet

Bowel cancer in those under 50 living in high income countries has been on the rise for over a decade, according to an international study of 21 countries including Australia and New Zealand, even though there has been a decline or stabilisation in Read more about Bowel cancer is on the rise among young people - Scimex

Stigma is stopping mentally ill athletes seeking help

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Stigma was the most commonly reported factor preventing athletes from seeking help with mental illness, according to international researchers who say some athletes fear mental illness is a sign of weakness, and might reduce their chances of Read more about Stigma is stopping mentally ill athletes seeking help - Scimex

1 in 3 Aussies has high blood pressure, and half are unaware

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 0801 AEST | 1001 NZST

European Heart Journal

An international study, which included Australian researchers, found around a third of 1.5 million people around the world who were screened had hypertension (high blood pressure). As part of the study, 3, 817 Aussies were screened and a third were Read more about 1 in 3 Aussies has high blood pressure, and half are unaware - Scimex

Mutation linked to breathing troubles in bulldogs, Norwich terriers

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

PLOS Genetics

There is a growing awareness that adorable flat-faced dogs such as French and English bulldogs can have difficulties breathing, but even Norwich terriers - which don't have flat faces - can have a similar problem. Scottish researchers examined more Read more about Mutation linked to breathing troubles in bulldogs, Norwich terriers - Scimex

Weight gain after two weeks of processed food

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

Cell Metabolism

Processed foods have long been blamed for the obesity epidemic, and a new study may have found evidence that's the case. In a small study, 20 people spent two weeks eating either a processed or unprocessed diet, then swapped and spent two weeks Read more about Weight gain after two weeks of processed food - Scimex

A week in Middlemore Hospital

Publicly released: Fri 17 May 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

New Zealand Medical Journal

Over just one week in winter, Middlemore Hospital saw nearly 2000 patients, mostly diagnosed with viral illness, pneumonia or lacerations. The audit, carried out in 2016, aimed to find out what the most common diagnoses were to help streamline Read more about A week in Middlemore Hospital - Scimex