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Social isolation and loneliness could worsen the health of those with obesity
JAMA Network Open
Obesity is linked to an increased risk of death from any cause, but the effect is worse if you’re feeling lonely and socially isolated, according to international researchers. The team used data from the UK Biobank which included 398,972 Read more about Social isolation and loneliness could worsen the health of those with obesity
InternationalTulane University, USA -
Feeling like your walking ability is limited is a good indicator of future fracture risk
JAMA Network Open
Australian experts say feeling like your ability to walk is limited when covering less than a kilometre is a strong indicator you may be at risk of fracture sometime in the next five years. Their study of nearly a quarter of a million people found Read more about Feeling like your walking ability is limited is a good indicator of future fracture risk
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‘No added sugar’ rule is a good step – but the job’s not done
Current Developments in Nutrition
Australia’s food regulators must develop a comprehensive definition for ‘added sugars’ in processed foods so consumers can make healthy choices, according to new research from The George Institute for Global Health. In December, Food Standards Read more about ‘No added sugar’ rule is a good step – but the job’s not done
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Tobacco experts praise vaping law loophole closure
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
In an editorial, Australian experts praise the Federal Government’s plans to close vaping law loopholes and call for the proposed reforms to be introduced urgently to end the youth vaping epidemic. They highlight how easy it is for young people to Read more about Tobacco experts praise vaping law loophole closure
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What can ants tell us about biodiversity in biofuel crops?
Frontiers in Conservation Science
Studying ant communities shows that using diverse plant sources for bioenergy is crucial to protect ecosystems while making more eco-friendly fuel, according to international researchers, who say ants are a 'top candidate' for investigating how Read more about What can ants tell us about biodiversity in biofuel crops?
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Routine health checks could prevent deaths
BMC Medicine
The UK's NHS Health Check appointments - a free, preventative screening program - are linked with a decreased risk of people dying from any cause, as well as a decreased risk of several diseases, say Hungarian and British researchers. The Read more about Routine health checks could prevent deaths
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Energy drinks may be keeping students up at night
BMJ Open
Energy drinks are linked to poor sleep quality and insomnia in college students, according to a study of over 53,000 people in Norway. The team took data from participants aged 18-35 in a Students’ Health and Wellbeing study, which asked how often Read more about Energy drinks may be keeping students up at night
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Can acupuncture help people regain their speech after a stroke?
JAMA Network Open
Chinese researchers from a university that specialises in traditional Chinese medicine say that acupuncture was more effective than a sham procedure in helping stroke patients get their speech back. The team worked with 252 patients who had Read more about Can acupuncture help people regain their speech after a stroke?
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Protein blood test as effective as spinal fluid analysis for diagnosing Alzheimer's
JAMA Neurology
Testing people's blood for a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease called tau is just as effective for diagnosing the condition as analysing their spinal fluid, and less expensive and invasive, according to international scientists. They used a Read more about Protein blood test as effective as spinal fluid analysis for diagnosing Alzheimer's
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If milk makes you poo, it might protect you from diabetes type 2
Nature Metabolism
Ironically, for those who cannot produce lactase - a condition often referred to as lactose intolerance - drinking milk is associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), say US researchers. Lactase-deficient people are often in extreme Read more about If milk makes you poo, it might protect you from diabetes type 2
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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
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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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