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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
Australia; VIC; QLDThe University of Melbourne|The University of Queensland -
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
Australia; NSW; QLD; SA; WAUniversity of South Australia|South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)... -
'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
Australia; WAWestern Australian Museum|Curtin University -
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
Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) -
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
QLDThe University of Queensland -
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
Australia; ACTThe Australian National University|ACT Health -
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
AustraliaFood Safety Information Council -
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... -
Unbearable humid heat is already hitting areas with the least ability to survive it
One Earth
Humid heat that passes the theoretical limit of human survival is already being recorded in some areas of the world, and it is set to become frequent in the areas that are least prepared to handle it, according to Australian and international Read more about Unbearable humid heat is already hitting areas with the least ability to survive it
Australia; New Zealand; International; VICMonash University|University of Otago -
How can we mitigate the health risks of sitting too much at work?
JAMA Network Open
People who sit for prolonged periods at work have a 16% higher risk of death from any cause and a 34% higher risk of heart disease, according to an international study that followed almost 500,000 people over 13 years. The study looked at how much Read more about How can we mitigate the health risks of sitting too much at work?
InternationalTaipei Medical University, Taiwan -
Vines strangle forests in warm temperatures, threaten planet’s cooling ‘carbon sink’
Global Change Biology
New global research finds ‘tipping point’ climate conditions for woody vines to smother forests and identifies the world's most vulnerable forests, including Australia’s Wet Tropics. Spanning 44 countries across five continents, the study Read more about Vines strangle forests in warm temperatures, threaten planet’s cooling ‘carbon sink’
Australia; International; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast -
Using virtual reality to get inside the criminal mind
Scientifc Reports
Edith Cowan University forensic psychology researchers have revealed new insights into the criminal mind thanks to virtual reality. It follows a study involving 101 participants who took part in mock crimes and subsequent interrogations, during VR Read more about Using virtual reality to get inside the criminal mind
Australia; WAEdith Cowan University -
New risk modelling can support Aotearoa’s pāua industry adapt to climate change
New research from Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge has brought together various experts who have developed new risk modelling that’s created an innovative ‘PAU2 climate related risk’ bioeconomic model. The model is a tool for people Read more about New risk modelling can support Aotearoa’s pāua industry adapt to climate change
New ZealandSustainable Seas National Science Challenge -
Reversing type 2 diabetes can lower your risk of heart and kidney problems
Diabetologia
Reversing type 2 diabetes can lower your risk of heart and chronic kidney disease, according to international research. Type 2 diabetes patients can achieve remission through diet and lifestyle changes, and the researchers investigated how this Read more about Reversing type 2 diabetes can lower your risk of heart and kidney problems
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Male fruit flies really don't take rejection well
PLOS Genetics
Male fruit flies whose sexual advances are repeatedly rejected get frustrated and less able to handle stress, according to international research. The researchers exposed male fruit flies to females who were not interested in mating, and compared Read more about Male fruit flies really don't take rejection well
InternationalBar-Ilan University, Israel -
Reproductive healthcare services “fragmented” across NZ GP clinics
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
A new survey of 73 primary care GPs, nurses, and OBGYN clinical directors finds that the way that NZ provides sexual and reproductive health services is “fragmented” and lacking a strategic focus. Basic services that should be widely available Read more about Reproductive healthcare services “fragmented” across NZ GP clinics
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CC: Climate Change or Comedy Central? 21 years of science communication on American TV
International Journal of Communications
The Daily Show has run on late-night American TV since 2000, consistently providing political commentary to an audience that may not otherwise engage with the news. A recent study has examined the way climate change content was communicated through Read more about CC: Climate Change or Comedy Central? 21 years of science communication on American TV
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Chilled out tadpoles defy climate odds
Journal of Thermal Biology
University of Queensland researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows tadpoles in cold environments to mitigate the detrimental effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. University of Queensland researchers have discovered a Read more about Chilled out tadpoles defy climate odds
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland -
EXPERT REACTION: Could blood proteins hold the key to the cause of long COVID?
Science
Analysis of blood samples from patients suffering from long COVID may have revealed a pathway that could contribute to the cause of long-term lingering symptoms of COVID-19, according to international researchers. The team measured the levels of Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Could blood proteins hold the key to the cause of long COVID?
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People drink less wine if bars don't sell larger serving sizes
PLOS Medicine
Removing the largest serving size available for a glass of wine can reduce the amount of alcohol people drink at a bar, according to British research. In England, wine is generally served at either 125ml, 175ml or 250ml, the researchers say, so they Read more about People drink less wine if bars don't sell larger serving sizes
InternationalUniversity of Cambridge, UK -
1°C rise in temperature may cost a half a year of life
PLOS Climate
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Following publication of the paper referenced below, concerns have been raised about the reliability of global mean annual temperature data that are discussed in the article and used in the study’s analyses. The source of these Read more about 1°C rise in temperature may cost a half a year of life
InternationalShahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh; The New School for Social Research, USA -
Chewed bits of tar reveal poor dental health in Mesolithic hunter-gatherers
Scientific Reports
Mesolithic hunter-gatherers likely suffered from gum disease and tooth decay much like modern humans, according to international researchers, who analysed DNA traces found on pieces of chewed birch tar dated to almost 10,000 years ago. The analysis Read more about Chewed bits of tar reveal poor dental health in Mesolithic hunter-gatherers
InternationalMersin University, Türkiye -
How does cannabis impact driving among older, long-term users?
JAMA Network Open
Cannabis can impact driving ability among older, long-term users of the drug, according to a small Canadian study. The researchers recruited 31 participants aged 65-79 years old, who had smoked cannabis for an average of 40 years, and monitored Read more about How does cannabis impact driving among older, long-term users?
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Losing your sense of smell in older age could be associated with losing your mobility
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Older adults who begin to lose their sense of smell could be more likely to lose their mobility faster, according to international research. The researchers tested the sense of smell of 2,500 people aged 70-79 years old, then tested their walking Read more about Losing your sense of smell in older age could be associated with losing your mobility
InternationalMichigan State University, USA -
NZ not providing a minimal standard of care, mental health expert says
New Zealand Medical Journal
Former Canterbury Clinical and Forensic Director of Area Mental Health Services Dr Erik Monasterio writes that little has changed since he and colleagues highlighted the human rights violations of mentally ill people in NZ prisons in the NZMJ back Read more about NZ not providing a minimal standard of care, mental health expert says
New ZealandOrko Ltd., NZ -
Cleft palate treatment in Auckland: Understanding accessibility
NZMJ
Māori have one of the highest incidences of cleft palate in the world: over twice that of Pākehā. Specialist treatment can help curb some of the effects of this condition – but only if it’s accessible. A 5-year study of 79 children in the Read more about Cleft palate treatment in Auckland: Understanding accessibility
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand|University of Auckland -
Shiyu discovery reveals Eastern Asia’s early human
Nature Ecology & Evolution
In a thought-provoking discovery, an international team of researchers has unearthed evidence shedding light on the ancient migration of Homo sapiens into eastern Asia around 45,000 years ago. In a thought-provoking discovery, an international team Read more about Shiyu discovery reveals Eastern Asia’s early human
Australia; Pacific; QLDGriffith University