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2 in 5 Indigenous adults may have impaired lung function
Respirology
Almost 40% of adult Indigenous Australians have abnormal lung function, according to Australian research. The team used data from 686 Indigenous Australians involved in a study from birth, including information on childhood factors that could impact Read more about 2 in 5 Indigenous adults may have impaired lung function
Australia; VIC; QLD; WA; NTMenzies School of Health Research|Curtin University... -
Cats like to fetch when they’re feline playful
Scientific Reports
Cats love to play fetch with their owners, especially if they're in charge, according to international research. The researchers surveyed nearly 1000 cat owners whose cats liked to play fetch to find out more about the behaviour. The researchers say Read more about Cats like to fetch when they’re feline playful
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Disturbed sleep in preschoolers linked to emotional and behavioural problems
JAMA Network Open
Chinese scientists looked at data for 17,182 children with an average age of nearly four years, and say they found a link between disturbed sleep and emotional and behavioural problems. Kids with sleep disturbances were more likely to have Read more about Disturbed sleep in preschoolers linked to emotional and behavioural problems
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NZ experts say smokefree repeal is “public health vandalism”
New Zealand Medical Journal
In an editorial piece for the New Zealand Medical Journal, tobacco control researchers discuss lessons learned from the new coalition Government’s controversial decision to repeal world-first measures to stub out smoking in Aotearoa. They write Read more about NZ experts say smokefree repeal is “public health vandalism”
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Applying NZ’s Covid contact tracing system to STIs
New Zealand Medical Journal
A centralised system to contact trace sexually transmitted infections, similar to what NZ created for COVID-19, would bring a more consistent approach to what’s currently done at the clinic level, according to a small qualitative study of 12 Read more about Applying NZ’s Covid contact tracing system to STIs
New Zealand; PacificUniversity of Otago -
Mums are more likely to have their babies during their own birth month
Population Studies
Babies are more likely to be born during the month of their mum's birthday, according to international researchers. The team looked at data on more than 10 million births to investigate how the birth month of parents influences the time their Read more about Mums are more likely to have their babies during their own birth month
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Why making things matters to Australia’s future
Australia’s ability to sustain its local manufacturing industry is under threat by a generational loss of crafts and hands-on making expertise, according to a UniSA research report. Australia’s ability to sustain its local manufacturing industry Read more about Why making things matters to Australia’s future
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EXPERT REACTION: Final COP28 agreement signed, committing to 'transition away from fossil fuels'
There is now a final COP28 Agreement. The final agreement calls for countries to quickly shift energy systems away from fossil fuels in a just and orderly fashion, qualifications that helped convince those holding out. Under the deal, countries are Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Final COP28 agreement signed, committing to 'transition away from fossil fuels'
Australia; Pacific; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; TAS; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre -
EXPERT REACTION: Kathleen Folbigg's convictions quashed
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has quashed the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg over the deaths of her four young children. This decision comes after she was pardoned following an inquiry led by Hon Thomas Bathurst AC KC which focused on new Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Kathleen Folbigg's convictions quashed
Australia; NSW; SA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre -
Unravelling the association between neonatal proteins and adult health
Cell Genomics
Research led by Professor John McGrath from the University of Queensland found that the concentration of the C4 protein, an important part of the immune system, was not associated with risk of mental disorders. However, the research also showed that Read more about Unravelling the association between neonatal proteins and adult health
Australia; QLDQueensland Brain Institute|The University of Queensland
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