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Cannabis use during pregnancy associated with higher risk of complications
JAMA
Exposure to cannabis during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of a range of complications including stillbirth and preterm birth, according to international researchers. The team collected data on over 9,000 women who had supplied urine Read more about Cannabis use during pregnancy associated with higher risk of complications
InternationalUniversity of Utah Health, USA -
Could bushfires be spreading carcinogenic dust?
Nature Communications
Wildfires might cause more health problems than smoke and dust inhalation, according to international researchers who say the fires also increase the abundance of toxic metals in the environment. The team analysed soils and ash produced from the Read more about Could bushfires be spreading carcinogenic dust?
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Trial may bring hope to children with rare muscle disorder
Australian researchers are at the forefront of a new clinical trial that may bring hope to children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and their families. Australian researchers are at the forefront of a new clinical trial that may bring hope to Read more about Trial may bring hope to children with rare muscle disorder
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Blending the school curriculum to create eco warriors
Teaching Science
They’re among our youngest citizens, but when children learn about sustainability in their own backyard, they’re more likely to protect the environment, say University of South Australia researchers. They’re among our youngest citizens, but Read more about Blending the school curriculum to create eco warriors
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Discovering two new genetic variants for Alzheimer’s disease
Scientific Reports
Alzheimer’s disease is the most predominate form of dementia. With Australia's growing and ageing population dementia rates are predicted to double by 2058. Research scientists at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have used AI to Read more about Discovering two new genetic variants for Alzheimer’s disease
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EXPERT REACTION: Draft COP28 agreement text criticised for fossil fuel omission
A draft agreement at the COP28 climate change summit was released overnight, and a group of countries including Australia have criticised the lack of a commitment within the draft to 'phase out' or 'phase down' fossil fuels. The agreement Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Draft COP28 agreement text criticised for fossil fuel omission
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Ukraine may have lost 20% of its pre-war scientific research capacity
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Ukraine may have lost about 20% of its scientific research capacity – time directly spent by scientists on research activities – as a consequence of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to international researchers. The team surveyed 2,559 Read more about Ukraine may have lost 20% of its pre-war scientific research capacity
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Women need better long-term care after childbirth
The Lancet Global Health
Women are experiencing a range of health conditions following the birth of a child that could last months, years or even a lifetime, new research released in Lancet Global Health, has found. Women are experiencing a range of health conditions Read more about Women need better long-term care after childbirth
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Why the long face? Solving a major puzzle in mammal skull shape evolution
Biological Reviews
Horses have developed long faces simply ‘because they can,’ a team of evolutionary biologists say. In a major review of how mammalian heads evolve, scientists from Flinders University and The University of Adelaide found that adaptations to Read more about Why the long face? Solving a major puzzle in mammal skull shape evolution
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Over half of NZ women report intimate partner violence
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Almost two-thirds of Māori women and just over 60% NZ European women report having experienced any form of intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetimes, according to data from more than 1400 women who had ever been in a partnership. IPV Read more about Over half of NZ women report intimate partner violence
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Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis
BMC Women's Health
Research shows patients with endometriosis are being told to plan a pregnancy to help manage or treat the condition, despite a lack of evidence to show it reduces symptoms. The controversial advice has prompted calls to improve medical education Read more about Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis
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Simulating 30,000 years of earthquakes in Aotearoa shows which coasts most at risk from big tsunamis
Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth
Tsunamis don't happen very often and we only have a few decades of modern data, so it's difficult to assess this infrequent but potentially deadly hazard. Computer modelling can help by producing "synthetic earthquake catalogues" that simulate Read more about Simulating 30,000 years of earthquakes in Aotearoa shows which coasts most at risk from big tsunamis
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That really shucks: Pesticide pollution threatens shellfish safety
Environmental Pollution
New research led by Southern Cross University has found a cocktail of nasty pesticides in oysters and water from one of the NSW North Coast’s dominant rivers. Samples taken from the Richmond River estuary reveal 21 different pesticides, including Read more about That really shucks: Pesticide pollution threatens shellfish safety
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Diet and air pollution among biggest contributors to global heart disease problem
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
19. 8 million people died around the world as a result of heart disease in 2022, according to a report on the global burden on heart disease by international and Australian researchers. The report breaks own death and disability trends from heart Read more about Diet and air pollution among biggest contributors to global heart disease problem
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Tackling teen harms of social media health misinformation
JAMA Pediatrics
US researchers highlight the dangers of teens being exposed to misinformation about health on social media and suggest some measures that might help. Those include teaching teens at school to be more discerning about which information they trust and Read more about Tackling teen harms of social media health misinformation
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Cyborg brain in a dish can do maths and 'listen' to what you're saying
Nature Electronics
US researchers have created a tiny cyborg by growing a small 'brain' in a dish and connecting it up with electronic hardware. They say this merging of computer and brain-like tissue can recognise speech, and perform complex math equations. They say Read more about Cyborg brain in a dish can do maths and 'listen' to what you're saying
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Do we need more critters and fungi on our emoji keyboards?
iScience
Large sections of the 'tree of life' are underrepresented by our emoji keyboards, according to international researchers who say a more diverse set of emojis could help promote biodiversity conversations. The researchers looked at all the nature and Read more about Do we need more critters and fungi on our emoji keyboards?
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Teens with a high BMI may face increased risk of early kidney disease
JAMA Pediatrics
Having a higher BMI as a teen could increase your risk of developing chronic kidney disease early in life, according to international research. The team looked at health data from over 600,000 Israeli people as teenagers, and looked at who went on Read more about Teens with a high BMI may face increased risk of early kidney disease
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More bright light at night not a delight for Aotearoa's plants and animals
New Zealand Journal of Ecology
Artificial light at night is on the increase in Aotearoa, and it has negative impacts on our native flora and fauna. By studying satellite data, researchers found that although most of New Zealand (95. 2%) has no direct artificial light, the lit Read more about More bright light at night not a delight for Aotearoa's plants and animals
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Link between intimate partner violence or childhood sexual abuse and health problems stronger than we thought
Nature Medicine
The potential mental and physical health impacts of experiencing intimate partner violence or childhood sexual abuse are more extensive than previously thought, according to international research. The team compiled a list of previous studies on the Read more about Link between intimate partner violence or childhood sexual abuse and health problems stronger than we thought
InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA