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Could climate change increase the risk of thunderstorm asthma events?
JAMA
In 2016, a thunderstorm in Melbourne triggered a 672% increase in asthma-related hospital admissions and caused 10 deaths, and Australian researchers say there is a possibility that events like this could increase or become more severe under climate Read more about Could climate change increase the risk of thunderstorm asthma events?
Australia; NSWMacquarie University -
Women who exercise regularly have lower risk of early death than men
Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
Women who exercise regularly have a lower risk of an early death or fatal heart attack or stroke than men who exercise regularly, even when women put in less effort, according to international researchers. The team analysed data from more than Read more about Women who exercise regularly have lower risk of early death than men
InternationalTsinghua University, China -
Brain activity 'mismatch' could be an early warning of dementia
JNeurosci
A 'mismatch' in brain activity visible through a non-invasive brain imaging tool is associated with an accelerated decline in brain function that could indicate dementia, according to Australian and international researchers. The team used data from Read more about Brain activity 'mismatch' could be an early warning of dementia
Australia; International; QLDBond University|University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA -
Protein lovers beware: High protein diet linked to fatty arteries
Nature Metabolism
A high protein diet has been linked to atherosclerosis - the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls - in mice by Canadian and US researchers, who also experimented with high protein diets in humans. The Read more about Protein lovers beware: High protein diet linked to fatty arteries
InternationalUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC, USA -
Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
Nature Astronomy
The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). Associate Professor Christian Wolf said it’s a record he doesn’t Read more about Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
Australia; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University|The University of Melbourne -
Too much vitamin B3 could harm your heart
Nature Medicine
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is used as both a dietary supplement and to fortify our flour and cereals, and might be linked to an increased risk of heart disease, say international researchers who sampled the blood of over 4300 people. They say Read more about Too much vitamin B3 could harm your heart
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Prescription opioids increase the risk of falls, especially in the over 85s
JAMA Internal Medicine
Taking prescription opioids could increase your chances of also taking a tumble, with new Australian research showing a link between the drugs and a higher risk of falls. The large study, of over 3. 2 million adults, found that taking prescription Read more about Prescription opioids increase the risk of falls, especially in the over 85s
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More coral may not equal more fish on our reefs
Nature Ecology & Evolution
Fish numbers on our reefs may not be as dependent on coral as we thought, according to Australian research. It is often assumed that there is a strong link between fish numbers and corals on our reefs but this new Australian research suggests that Read more about More coral may not equal more fish on our reefs
Australia; QLDJames Cook University -
Diving into the secret life of mixed-species dolphin groups in Australia
Animal Behaviour
In-depth research of two of Australia’s dolphin species shows how their behaviours have evolved to co-exist and form mixed species groups in northwestern Australia. In the first extensive study of its kind, published in the journal Animal Behaviour Read more about Diving into the secret life of mixed-species dolphin groups in Australia
Australia; International; SA; WAFlinders University -
Microplastics enter agricultural land through wastewater
Water Research
A research team quantified and characterised microplastics (MPs) in 146 biosolid samples collected from 13 wastewater treatment plants across three Australian states (four in New South Wales, four in South Australia and five in Queensland). The Read more about Microplastics enter agricultural land through wastewater
Australia; NSW; QLD; SAGriffith University|Flinders University