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Post-Covid kids aren't walking to school like they used to
Journal of Transport & Health
The Covid lockdown period has disrupted Kiwi kids who walk to school, with students 42% less likely to return to their usual walking commute, new research finds. It's potentially accelerated an existing trend, with the study authors saying that Read more about Post-Covid kids aren't walking to school like they used to
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Saving Queensland’s earless dragons
Remote cameras and conservation dogs will be deployed as part of a University of Queensland research project aiming to conserve four threatened Queensland reptile species. Remote cameras and conservation dogs will be deployed as part of a Read more about Saving Queensland’s earless dragons
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland -
More empathetic doctors may be better at treating chronic pain
JAMA Network Open
Doctors who are more empathetic towards their patients may be better at treating chronic pain, according to international researchers. The team asked 1,470 chronic pain patients to rate their doctor's empathy using a questionnaire, and followed Read more about More empathetic doctors may be better at treating chronic pain
InternationalUniversity of North Texas, USA -
Young drinkers are ending up in ED less
New Zealand Medical Journal
Since 2017, the demographic of drinker that ends up in the Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department is getting older. People aged 18-24 dropped from 28% to 16% of all alcohol-related intakes, while the 65+ demographic rose from 12% to 24%. The Read more about Young drinkers are ending up in ED less
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Ketamine hurts your bladder, makes you pee more
NZMJ
Recreational ketamine use is rapidly rising in Aotearoa, with young people typically snorting the drug in powdered form. Alongside the drug's rise in popularity, two Kiwi urologists have noticed increasing rates of "ketamine bladder syndrome". They Read more about Ketamine hurts your bladder, makes you pee more
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Grouping the messenger: Indigenous Australian Message Stick Database launched
PLOS ONE
The first database of message sticks used in Indigenous Australia has been created, pulling together records and information on message sticks housed in museums and archives around the world. Message sticks are wooden objects used by First Read more about Grouping the messenger: Indigenous Australian Message Stick Database launched
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Some of our favourite songs make us sad – and that could be why we like them
PLOS ONE
A new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good. Many people report that the music they love can also make them feel sad. It’s something that has puzzled music researchers, who have long wondered how an Read more about Some of our favourite songs make us sad – and that could be why we like them
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
Global 'Cybercrime Index' ranks countries by cybercrime threat level
PLOS ONE
Following three years of intensive research, an international and Australian team of researchers has compiled the first ever ‘World Cybercrime Index’, which identifies the globe’s key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources Read more about Global 'Cybercrime Index' ranks countries by cybercrime threat level
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Are there negatives to taking shroomies for the gloomys?
JAMA Network Open
Researchers from the US, investigating the effect of psilocybin in the treatment of depression and anxiety, say that the mushroom-derived compound can cause a few adverse side effects, but are tolerable overall. The team analysed six previous Read more about Are there negatives to taking shroomies for the gloomys?
InternationalUniversity of Georgia, USA -
A new drug helps prevent severe flu symptoms in mice
Nature
A new drug has been found to help reduce lung damage and increase survival rates in mice infected with influenza A. Severe influenza A infection can cause severe inflammation, lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome, for which there are Read more about A new drug helps prevent severe flu symptoms in mice
InternationalFox Chase Cancer Center, USA, Tufts University School of Medicine, USA -
Greenspace could be great for mental health in early childhood
JAMA Network Open
Living near greenspaces could help reduce the risk of early anxiety and depression in early childhood, according to international researchers. The team looked at data from 2,103 kids across the US and found that living near more greenspaces was Read more about Greenspace could be great for mental health in early childhood
InternationalUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA -
Are gaming and computer use causing psychotic episodes in our kids?
JAMA Psychiatry
Canadian researchers checking up on the TV, computer, and video game use of kids during their teenage years suggest a potential link to psychotic experiences. The researchers say teens who played video games a lot and those who increased and then Read more about Are gaming and computer use causing psychotic episodes in our kids?
InternationalMcGill University, Canada -
An immune cell in the lung may be an unexpected trigger for developing severe COVID-19
Journal of Experimental Medicine
A type of immune cell known as an interstitial macrophage, may be involved in the development of severe COVID-19, according to US research. Interstitial macrophages are found deep in the lungs and are part of the body's way of protecting itself Read more about An immune cell in the lung may be an unexpected trigger for developing severe COVID-19
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Are the world's cultures growing apart?
Nature Communications
Cultural values may have become more different globally, but more similar regionally, over the past 40 years, according to US researchers who analysed the data from the 'World Values Survey', which includes more than 400,000 people from 76 countries. Read more about Are the world's cultures growing apart?
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Blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children
Journal of Neurotrauma
Melbourne researchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion symptoms more than two weeks after an injury. Research at a Glance: A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute led study Read more about Blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children
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Hepatitis deaths are increasing across the world
Globally, viral hepatitis infections claim 3,500 lives each day and deaths from the disease are increasing, according to a report from the World Health Organization. New data from 187 countries show that the estimated number of deaths from viral Read more about Hepatitis deaths are increasing across the world
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Young 'teachers' help native wildlife avoid deadly cane toads
Conservation Letters
Scientists from Macquarie University have come up with an innovative way to stop cane toads killing native wildlife by training goannas to avoid eating the deadly amphibians. Read more: Young 'teachers' help native wildlife avoid deadly cane toads A Read more about Young 'teachers' help native wildlife avoid deadly cane toads
Australia; NSW; WAMacquarie University -
With flu season approaching, does wearing a face mask make you seem more or less trustworthy?
Perception
Researchers have found that the correlation between face masks and perceptions of trustworthiness may be linked to social norms rather than how they impact appearance. Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have found that the correlation Read more about With flu season approaching, does wearing a face mask make you seem more or less trustworthy?
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Dietary fibre critical in managing hypertension
Hypertension
In an international review led by Monash University scientists and published today in Hypertension, biologists highlight the pivotal role of dietary fibre in managing hypertension and reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, and call for the Read more about Dietary fibre critical in managing hypertension
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Transplant hearts could survive for a full day using new techniques
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Improvements to a technique for keeping a heart alive outside the body can work on a pig heart for a full 24 hours, according to international researchers who say this technique could one day help with human heart transplants. Human hearts are Read more about Transplant hearts could survive for a full day using new techniques
InternationalUniversity of Michigan, USA