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Ukraine war means we aren't getting accurate data on Arctic melting from Russia
Nature Climate Change
International research about the Arctic has had to continue without any data from Russia since the start of the Ukrainian invasion, say researchers from across the northern hemisphere. The team aimed to assess how well Arctic environmental Read more about Ukraine war means we aren't getting accurate data on Arctic melting from Russia
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More sport-based mental health interventions needed for young males
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Sports-based interventions show great promise in supporting positive change in mental health outcomes – but few mental health interventions have specifically targeted young males in sport settings, and Flinders University researchers say this Read more about More sport-based mental health interventions needed for young males
Australia; SA; NTFlinders University -
Experts argue vaping crackdown should lead to tobacco endgame
Medical Journal of Australia
In a 'Perspective' article, Australian experts praise the Federal Government's vaping crackdown, but say it must be part of a wider plan to stamp tobacco out too. If tobacco is not targeted at the same time as vaping, there's a risk people who are Read more about Experts argue vaping crackdown should lead to tobacco endgame
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Low back pain heals the fastest in the first 6 weeks - then it gets harder
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Most people who experience severe and sudden back pain begin to improve within the first six weeks, but many will go on to have ongoing pain according to Australian research. The team combined the results of 95 studies looking at the typical course Read more about Low back pain heals the fastest in the first 6 weeks - then it gets harder
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'The Meg' was probably slimmer than in the movie
Palaeontologia Electronica
International scientists, including an Australian, say the extinct massive shark, the megalodon (Otodus megalodon or Carcharocles megalodon), may not have been as massive as we thought, as an analysis of a fossilised vertebral column found it had a Read more about 'The Meg' was probably slimmer than in the movie
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Office air conditioning can reduce the risk of harm from bushfire smoke
Environmental Pollution
Air conditioning in our workplaces doesn't just cool the air – it can also help trap particles from bushfire smoke and reduce our exposure to potentially harmful elements like soluble mercury, sulfate and nitrate. Air conditioning in our Read more about Office air conditioning can reduce the risk of harm from bushfire smoke
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Lack of fluoridated water a health risk for disadvantaged Queenslanders
The Medical Journal of Australia
Researchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated water. Researchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease Read more about Lack of fluoridated water a health risk for disadvantaged Queenslanders
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The rate of young people hospitalised with an injury has doubled over the past 20 years in the ACT
Injury Prevention
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on Read more about The rate of young people hospitalised with an injury has doubled over the past 20 years in the ACT
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Save money by preparing a lunch box for you and your family – food safety dollars and sense
As we start to return to work and school, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging families to be both food safe and save money by preparing their own lunches. Cathy Moir, Council Chair, said that taking a lunchbox is a great way to reduce Read more about Save money by preparing a lunch box for you and your family – food safety dollars and sense
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The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters
Science Immunology
Researchers have revealed unprecedented insights into CD4+ T cells, a type of immune cell, which show promise for immunotherapies against melanoma, the most severe form of skin cancer. The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma Read more about The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters
Australia; NSW; VIC; WAThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity...
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