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Nicotine-free substance could help people quit vaping
JAMA Internal Medicine
Cytisinicline, a compound found naturally in plants, could help people quit nicotine vaping, according to international research. Cytisinicline is used as a quit-smoking product in Central and Eastern Europe because it can help reduce nicotine Read more about Nicotine-free substance could help people quit vaping
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7g of olive oil a day could reduce your risk of death from dementia
JAMA Network Open
Olive oil could be linked with a lower risk of dementia-related death, particularly in women, according to international researchers who looked at data from 92,383 adults observed over 28 years. They found the consumption of more than 7g per day of Read more about 7g of olive oil a day could reduce your risk of death from dementia
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Relaxation therapy might help mums produce more milk
JAMA Pediatrics
British and Malaysian researchers reviewing 16 previous studies say that relaxation interventions were associated with an increase in milk production in mums, and subsequent additional weight to their bubs. The researchers say listening to music, Read more about Relaxation therapy might help mums produce more milk
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How Venus dried up
Nature
US researchers have proposed a new possible reason as to why our spicy celestial neighbour Venus lost most of its water. They say a chemical reaction called HCO+ dissociative recombination - a process that would double the loss of water into space Read more about How Venus dried up
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Carrying 2 copies of a particular form of this gene may cause a distinct type of Alzheimer's
Nature Medicine
Spanish and US scientists say almost everyone they investigated who had two copies of a particular form of a gene called APOE, a form called APOE4, went on to develop signs of Alzheimer's disease, which may mean it's a distinct genetic form of the Read more about Carrying 2 copies of a particular form of this gene may cause a distinct type of Alzheimer's
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AI technology is showing cultural biases, here's why and what can be done
AI is the fastest growing technology in the world, but there is growing concern about its ability to consider and represent diverse communities. Prominent AI applications are showing racial biases and a lack of diversity and cultural sensitivity. AI Read more about AI technology is showing cultural biases, here's why and what can be done
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Lifestyle advice from your GP can be helpful, but only if it's offered
Medical Journal of Australia
People may be more likely to make healthy changes to their lifestyle if advised by their GP, but most Australians say they've never received such advice, according to a survey of just over 13,000 people. The survey asked participants about their Read more about Lifestyle advice from your GP can be helpful, but only if it's offered
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Shaping a science system to support our national ambitions
The Australian Academy of Science is developing a ten-year plan to demonstrate how science needs to evolve to achieve our national ambitions and advance Australian interests locally and globally. ‘Australian Science, Australia’s Future: Science Read more about Shaping a science system to support our national ambitions
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Surfaces on the move: dynamic liquefaction
Advanced Science
The boundary between solid metal and liquid metal can be much less ‘solid’ than we ever suspected. RMIT researchers have discovered that the liquid-solid boundary can fluctuate back and forth, with metal atoms near the surface breaking free from Read more about Surfaces on the move: dynamic liquefaction
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Income loss for informal caregivers of loved ones with arthritis set to rise
BMJ Open
Australians lose hundreds of millions of dollars in income each year as people become carers for loved ones with arthritis, according to Australian research. The researchers say arthritis can be debilitating and research shows it is a common reason Read more about Income loss for informal caregivers of loved ones with arthritis set to rise
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Details of dairy farm worker infected with highly pathogenic bird flu in the US
New England Journal of Medicine
In April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced there had been a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu, H5N1, in a dairy farm worker in the US and now scientists have published details about the case. The researchers found Read more about Details of dairy farm worker infected with highly pathogenic bird flu in the US
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How common is resident-to-resident aggression in assisted living facilities?
JAMA Network Open
15. 2% of assisted living residents are estimated to have been involved in instances of aggression within a month, according to an international study including six facilities in the US. The team interviewed staff and able residents of the Read more about How common is resident-to-resident aggression in assisted living facilities?
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Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases
Nature Medicine
The world’s largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics, a collaborative effort between the University of Adelaide and Fudan University Shanghai, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou and associates, has discovered genetic defects are most likely Read more about Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases
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Examining the Wim Hof Method’s effect on endometriosis pain
The efficacy of the Wim Hof Method (WHM) in relation to endometriosis will be explored in a pilot trial at the University of Adelaide. The efficacy of the Wim Hof Method (WHM) in relation to endometriosis will be explored in a pilot trial at the Read more about Examining the Wim Hof Method’s effect on endometriosis pain
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Climate change could be overheating bumblebee nests
Frontiers in Bee Science
Climate change might be overheating bumblebee hives, according to international researchers who say research is urgently needed to figure out how we can help bumblebees survive the rising temperatures. The team reviewed 180 years of literature, and Read more about Climate change could be overheating bumblebee nests
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Insomnia medication shows promise in treatment for alcohol use disorder
Clinical Case Reports
Florey researchers are recommending full-scale human trials after an insomnia drug helped a man withdraw from his 16 drinks-a-day addiction. Florey researchers are recommending full-scale human trials after an insomnia drug helped a man withdraw Read more about Insomnia medication shows promise in treatment for alcohol use disorder
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Five-day work week builds work-life balance in construction
Construction workers typically work six days a week but research tracking a five-day work week in the industry shows flexibility is key to improving worker well-being, with minimal perceived impact on productivity. Construction workers typically Read more about Five-day work week builds work-life balance in construction
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Quantifying the global impact of life-saving vaccines
The Lancet
Researchers have mapped the global impact of life-saving vaccines to mark the 50-year anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI). The findings show that since 1974, vaccination has saved approximately 154 million lives – most of Read more about Quantifying the global impact of life-saving vaccines
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To boost quality of life while aging - stay active or get active by 55
PLOS Medicine
A new study of more than 10,000 Australian women showed a significant link between regular exercise during mid-age and physical health later in life, even when the exercise routine was not started until their mid-50s. New research from Charles Read more about To boost quality of life while aging - stay active or get active by 55
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Smart wild orangutan spotted treating a facial wound with medicinal plant
Scientific Reports
German and Indonesian scientists were lucky enough to witness the first known example of a wild animal using a plant with medicinal properties to treat a wound. The male Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) in question, named Rakus, was seen chewing up Read more about Smart wild orangutan spotted treating a facial wound with medicinal plant
InternationalMax Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Germany