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"I still have to show up and drug up" - Migraines take a toll on Kiwis' work and home lives
NZMJ
A qualitative survey of New Zealanders living with chronic or episodic migraines shows the deep toll the condition can take. One respondent said their broken elbow was less painful and debilitating than their migraines, while another said they don't Read more about "I still have to show up and drug up" - Migraines take a toll on Kiwis' work and home lives
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Should the coroner collect menstrual cycle data during suspected suicide autopsies?
NZMJ
There is very little research on women's suicidal behaviours, particularly regarding menstruation’s impact on mental health, say New Zealand researchers. In a research letter, they point out there is no consistency on whether menstrual cycle data Read more about Should the coroner collect menstrual cycle data during suspected suicide autopsies?
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Hearts not sharks are a major killer on Aussie beaches
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
While you might be afraid of sharks at the beach, marine creatures make up only 5% of non-drowning deaths on Aussie coastlines, with cardiac conditions and traumatic injuries the major culprits. The research conducted by Surf Life Saving Australia Read more about Hearts not sharks are a major killer on Aussie beaches
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Motorcycle injuries on the rise, bicycle injuries falling
NZMJ
The number of motorcyclists going to hospital with serious injuries is on the rise in New Zealand, according to a study by health researchers between 2017 and 2021. The motorcyclist injury rate was over 10% higher by the end of the study, despite Read more about Motorcycle injuries on the rise, bicycle injuries falling
Australia; New ZealandMonash University|Deakin University|Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission -
After whaling, scientists weigh up current status of blue whale populations around the world
Animal Conservation
The largest living animal, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) which averages about 27 metres in length, has slowly recovered from whaling only to face the rising challenges of global warming, pollution, disrupted food sources, shipping, and Read more about After whaling, scientists weigh up current status of blue whale populations around the world
Australia; Pacific; International; SA; WA; TASFlinders University -
Fungal diseases reported in Fiji mangoes
New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science
The first major survey of postharvest mango diseases in Fiji has been carried out by Fijian and Australian researchers. They found a high rate of body and stem rots from mango samples taken from orchards and purchased at markets and roadside stalls. Read more about Fungal diseases reported in Fiji mangoes
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Mixed messaging for mums on breast milk storage guidelines
Breastfeeding Medicine
Expressing or pumping breast milk is an important tool for mothers, especially those who face challenges with direct breastfeeding, but new research from Flinders University has found conflicting advice in the age of social media could be leading to Read more about Mixed messaging for mums on breast milk storage guidelines
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Antibiotic resistance in treating UTIs highest in aged care facilities
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
New data on antibiotic resistance patterns in UTIs could help guide future treatment decisions. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by E. coli from aged care facilities show higher resistance to antibiotics compared to cases collected from Read more about Antibiotic resistance in treating UTIs highest in aged care facilities
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Neighbourhood connection improves mental health
Personality and Social Psychology Review
University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs. University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to Read more about Neighbourhood connection improves mental health
Australia; QLD; ACTThe University of Queensland|The Australian National University -
3 in 4 countries could be below a replacement level of fertility by 2050
The Lancet
By 2050, 76% of countries and territories around the world will not be having enough babies to sustain their population size, according to projections by international and Australian researchers. The researchers forecasted the fertility of countries Read more about 3 in 4 countries could be below a replacement level of fertility by 2050
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACTUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|The Australian National University... -
Chance sighting reveals new species of fluffy beetle
Australian Journal of Taxonomy
A researcher from The University of Queensland has discovered a remarkable new genus of fluffy longhorn beetle while camping within rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland. Download images via DropboxA researcher from The University of Queensland Read more about Chance sighting reveals new species of fluffy beetle
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Many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation
The BMJ
Many publicly accessible artificial intelligence (AI) assistants lack adequate safeguards to consistently prevent the mass generation of health disinformation across a broad range of topics, warn Flinders University’s experts. In a study published Read more about Many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation
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Hair-straightening cream might leave your kidneys in a hairy situation
The New England Journal of Medicine
French researchers following up the curly case of a Tunisian woman becoming sick after having her hair straightened, has found that the glyoxylic acid in many of the products can be absorbed and travel to our kidneys, potentially causing harm, in a Read more about Hair-straightening cream might leave your kidneys in a hairy situation
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Over half of us think our pets deserve the same healthcare as us
PLOS ONE
International researchers surveyed pet owners across a number of European countries and found that 58. 4% of them believed their pets should have access to the same treatment options as we have. Additionally, they say that just over half of the Read more about Over half of us think our pets deserve the same healthcare as us
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Tweeting about your science paper might not give it the citation rate bump you were hoping for
PLOS ONE
A group of scientists with large followings on X (formally Twitter) has conducted a 3-year-long experiment which showed that tweeting about a scientific study does not significantly increase its chances of being referenced by other research, known Read more about Tweeting about your science paper might not give it the citation rate bump you were hoping for
Australia; New Zealand; International; WACurtin University|University of Canterbury|University of Washington, USA -
1 in 5 autistic Kiwis, and 1 in 6 autistic Aussies feel that society accepts them as an autistic person
PLOS One
For the first time ever, researchers surveyed more than 300 autistic adults from eight countries, including NZ and Australia, to study cross-cultural differences in autism-related stigma. They found differences in levels of autism acceptance, Read more about 1 in 5 autistic Kiwis, and 1 in 6 autistic Aussies feel that society accepts them as an autistic person
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People who frequently have musculoskeletal pain are more likely to retire earlier
PLOS ONE
People who frequently experience muscle, nerve or pain in their bones are more likely to retire earlier, according to a study of just over 1000 over-50s living in England. International researchers used data from an ageing study to compare how Read more about People who frequently have musculoskeletal pain are more likely to retire earlier
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Killer whales use different tactics to hunt in deep, open water
PLOS ONE
Killer whales living and hunting in deep, open water have developed specialised hunting techniques, according to international researchers who compiled data from marine mammal surveys and eco-tours around Monterey Submarine Canyon in California. Read more about Killer whales use different tactics to hunt in deep, open water
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Does gender influence our decision-making when we're scared?
PLOS ONE
When given a choice between a smaller reward now or a larger reward later, women are more likely to choose the smaller reward if they're scared, according to international researchers. The team tested the decision-making of 308 people by showing Read more about Does gender influence our decision-making when we're scared?
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Gender discrimination linked to decline in women's wellbeing over time
PLOS ONE
Middle aged women who believe they have experienced gender discrimination are more likely to have poorer emotional wellbeing and also have a greater decline in their wellbeing over time, according to international research. The team surveyed just Read more about Gender discrimination linked to decline in women's wellbeing over time
InternationalKing’s College London, UK