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Audit of food donations prompts call for new nutrition and safety standards
food policy and nutrients
New Curtin University research that analysed a whopping 85,000 kilograms of food donated to Foodbank WA over five days has prompted calls for an overhaul of laws and policies to ensure safe and nutritious food is available for its vulnerable clients. Read more about Audit of food donations prompts call for new nutrition and safety standards
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Very low proportion of young people seeking gender-affirming care subsequently reidentify with their birth-registered sex
JAMA Pediatrics
An Australian study has found that a very low proportion of young people who initiate gender-affirming treatment at a gender clinic end up reidentifying back with their birth-registered sex. The study of 548 patients referred to paediatric gender Read more about Very low proportion of young people seeking gender-affirming care subsequently reidentify with their birth-registered sex
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Transforming early learning through curiosity and interest
Early Child Development and Care
The key to boosting a child’s cognitive and emotional development lies in promoting an active interest in topics or activities, Griffith University researchers have found. The key to boosting a child’s cognitive and emotional development lies in Read more about Transforming early learning through curiosity and interest
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Shift in lesser-known blood types linked to Australia’s increasing ethnicity
Pathology - The Journal of the Royal College of Pathologists Australia
The first study to determine the prevalence of lesser-known blood groups within the Australian population that need to be “matched” during a blood transfusion shows they have changed, most likely due to increasing ethnic diversity. While the Read more about Shift in lesser-known blood types linked to Australia’s increasing ethnicity
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Gen Z’s climate anxiety is real and needs action — for everyone’s wellbeing
Sustainable Earth Reviews
Australian young people have major concerns about climate change, which is having a significant impact on their lives and could have broader consequences decades into the future. New Curtin University research has shown Australian young people have Read more about Gen Z’s climate anxiety is real and needs action — for everyone’s wellbeing
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Next-gen printed flexible solar cells launched into space
ACS Applied Energy Materials
Australian-made flexible solar cells will orbit the Earth in a test to evaluate them as a reliable energy source for future space endeavours. State-of-the-art printed flexible solar cell technology developed by Australia’s national science agency, Read more about Next-gen printed flexible solar cells launched into space
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Economic abuse affects one in seven Kiwi women
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
New research pulling data from 1464 NZ women who have been in a relationship has shown that economic abuse is common, affecting about 15%. Researchers found that the most prevalent act was a refusal to provide money for household expenses, reported Read more about Economic abuse affects one in seven Kiwi women
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Proceed with caution – the meteoric rise of zero-alcohol drinks
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
New research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are feeling conflicted, confused and concerned when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts and adolescents. New research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are Read more about Proceed with caution – the meteoric rise of zero-alcohol drinks
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Being a manager improves job satisfaction, but not stress levels
PLOS ONE
Being the manager improves your job satisfaction but not your stress levels according to Aussie and international research. The study of more than 700 workers and bosses found that levels of stress were similar among managers and employees but being Read more about Being a manager improves job satisfaction, but not stress levels
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NEWS BRIEFING: Toddlers' screen time replacing vital language opportunities
JAMA Pediatrics
The average three-year-old could be missing out on more than 1,100 adult words, 840 vocalisations, and 194 conversations per day thanks to modern screen use, according to Aussie researchers. The team used Fitbit-like devices, worn by kids for Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Toddlers' screen time replacing vital language opportunities
Australia; International; SA; WATelethon Kids Institute|The University of Adelaide...