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Fish mass is 34% higher in Australia's marine protected areas, but only if all f...

The mass of fish in fully protected Marine Protected Areas is 34% higher than what is expected if they we...

EXPERT REACTION: 230,000 deaths prevented by cancer control measures in Australi...

Cancer control measures have prevented 230,000 deaths in Australia since the mid-1980s, according to Auss...

EXPERT REACTION: Man dies in NSW from lyssavirus after bat bite

A man has died in NSW from a 'rabies-like' lyssavirus after being bitten by a bat. The man in his 50s was...

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  1. Are sports playing the role of religion in modern life?

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 1043 AEST, 1243 NZST

    The connection sports fans have to their teams is strikingly similar to religious faith, according to a new book by an Australian expert in sports management. The book discusses the neurological and psychological parallels between people of faith... Read more about Are sports playing the role of religion in modern life?

    Australia; ACTUniversity of Canberra
  2. High-tech dive into 'mighty bite' of ancient lungfish

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    iScience.

    Predatory fish that evolved into the first terrestrial animals on Earth are still revealing insights into the origins of mammals – including new research into the eating habits of lobe-finned fish which inhabited an ancient reef in northern... Read more about High-tech dive into 'mighty bite' of ancient lungfish

    Australia; International; SA; WA; ACTFlinders University | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) ...
  3. Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    British Journal of Sports Medicine

    Adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40%, a global study led by The University of Queensland has found. Researchers summarised data of 85 studies from more than 8 million people,... Read more about Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland
  4. Nerve pain drug may increase risk of dementia

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

    Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is linked with increased risks of developing dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 85%, according to US scientists, compared with people who were not... Read more about Nerve pain drug may increase risk of dementia

    InternationalCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA, Arizona State University, USA
  5. Exposure to a common type of medication could make you age faster

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    High exposure to a type of drug often used to treat a range of medical conditions is linked to a faster decline in physical performance in older age, according to Australian and international research. Anticholinergic drugs are used to treat... Read more about Exposure to a common type of medication could make you age faster

    Australia; International; SASouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) ...
  6. Most high-risk mental health calls to 1737 come from women and teens

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    The 1737 mental health helpline saw contact surges during major national events like COVID-19 lockdowns and the Christchurch mosque attacks. A study of over 700,000 calls and texts found that high-risk calls triggering police or ambulance... Read more about Most high-risk mental health calls to 1737 come from women and teens

    New ZealandAUT University | Whakarongorau Aotearoa | New Zealand Telehealth Services,
  7. Steps towards equitable lung cancer care, but barriers remain

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Differences in access to good lung cancer care may be an important driver of lower survival rates for Māori. Māori with lung cancer also have higher emergency presentation rates, poorer access to early detection, lower surgery rates and... Read more about Steps towards equitable lung cancer care, but barriers remain

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago | University of Waikato | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand ...
  8. Māori less likely to receive best available lung cancer treatment

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Māori and non-Māori receive anti-cancer treatment at similar rates overall, however, Māori are less likely to receive targeted therapy, which is superior to chemotherapy for many patients. This difference may help explain why Māori had higher... Read more about Māori less likely to receive best available lung cancer treatment

    New ZealandUniversity of Waikato | University of Auckland | Waikato Hospital
  9. Psychedelic therapy for depression needs to be equitable - editorial

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jul 2025 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    The one psychiatrist in NZ who can now prescribe psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression has expressed concern about this treatment only being available for the privileged few who can pay out of pocket. In an editorial for the New Zealand... Read more about Psychedelic therapy for depression needs to be equitable - editorial

    New ZealandUniversity of Canterbury | Elimbias Health
  10. Hot weather causes children to sweat at the same rate as adults, study shows

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 1516 AEST, 1716 NZST

    British Journal of Sports Medicine

    New research from the University of Sydney has found that children are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. The study... Read more about Hot weather causes children to sweat at the same rate as adults, study shows

    Australia; NSW; SA; ACTThe University of Sydney | University of Canberra ...
  11. Superbugs in wastewater? Just add rhubarb and turmeric

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Microbiology

    US and Chinese scientists say curcumin, found in turmeric, and emodin, from rhubarb, are effective ways of killing off some types of bacteria that have developed resistance to antibiotics. The team tested samples from a wastewater treatment plant in... Read more about Superbugs in wastewater? Just add rhubarb and turmeric

    InternationalUtah State University, USA
  12. Feral-free zones spark small mammal boom in Australian desert

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 1330 AEST, 1530 NZST

    Proceedings of the Royal Society B

    A 26-year study at the Arid Recovery Reserve reveals how removing invasive predators like cats and foxes triggers a dramatic reshaping of desert small mammal communities. The removal of invasive feral animals like cats and foxes from a fenced... Read more about Feral-free zones spark small mammal boom in Australian desert

    Australia; NSW; SAThe University of New South Wales | The University of Adelaide
  13. Global vaccine stockpiles prevented more than 5.8 million cases

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 1152 AEST, 1352 NZST

    BMJ Global Health

    A new study from the Burnet Institute revealed the critical role of global vaccine stockpiles in preventing the spread of deadly diseases during outbreaks at a time when routine immunisation rates are falling globally — due to factors like vaccine... Read more about Global vaccine stockpiles prevented more than 5.8 million cases

    Australia; VICBurnet Institute | Monash University | The University of Melbourne
  14. Cancer survivors could be missing out on exercise benefits

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 1112 AEST, 1312 NZST

    Supportive Care in Cancer

    It’s widely accepted that exercise can help people living with cancer, but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows many oncology healthcare providers aren’t regularly including it in their treatment plans. Cancer survivors could be... Read more about Cancer survivors could be missing out on exercise benefits

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SA; WAEdith Cowan University | The University of Adelaide ...
  15. Tracking insect and bug health in a heartbeat from a digital camera

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 0934 AEST, 1134 NZST

    Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology

    In a pilot study, University of South Australia researchers have used video footage of insects to extract their heart rates without touching or disturbing them. The innovation could transform how scientists monitor the health and stress levels of... Read more about Tracking insect and bug health in a heartbeat from a digital camera

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia
  16. More support needed for police mental health

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 0915 AEST, 1115 NZST

    The Journal of Forensic Practice

    A new study finds rising levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related mental health challenges across police organisations in three countries. Child abuse, murder, domestic violence. A glance at newspaper headlines is enough to... Read more about More support needed for police mental health

    Australia; New Zealand; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)
  17. Health experts’ 8 recommendations for the UN Plastics Treaty

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 0819 AEST, 1019 NZST

    Bulletin of the World Health Organization

    The UN Environment Programme is meeting in Geneva in August to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. Health experts including Dr Nicholas Chartres from the University of Sydney argue the treaty needs to go further to protect our... Read more about Health experts’ 8 recommendations for the UN Plastics Treaty

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of Sydney
  18. Underwater robots inspired by real eels

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    A Chinese researcher has developed an eel-inspired swimming robot to minimise harm to wildlife and fragile structures around it as it explores. Inspired by the eels’ long-distance migration and high-endurance cruising behaviour, the cylindrical... Read more about Underwater robots inspired by real eels

    InternationalGuiyang University, China
  19. 5 cancers may be more common among the less well off

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    Japanese scientists say five common cancers - lung, stomach, colorectal, liver, and breast - occur more often in communities with low employment rates or low incomes. They looked at cancer registry records from a prefecture south of Tokyo, Kanagawa,... Read more about 5 cancers may be more common among the less well off

    InternationalKanagawa Cancer Center Research Institute, Japan
  20. Lonely people may be more likely to have poor physical and mental health

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    US scientists analysed phone surveys of nearly 50,000 Americans and found that more than four in five reported some degree of loneliness, and that loneliness was linked with poor mental and physical health. More than 80% of participants said they... Read more about Lonely people may be more likely to have poor physical and mental health

    InternationalHoward University, USA

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