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  1. Targeting mistrust and gullibility could reduce beliefs in conspiracies and fake news

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Dec 2024 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Global Public Health

    People who are mistrustful are more likely to believe in conspiracies, including theories relating to COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy, and those who are more gullible, or 'credulous', are more likely Read more about Targeting mistrust and gullibility could reduce beliefs in conspiracies and fake news

    InternationalUniversity College London

  2. Backyard chickens are here to stay

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Dec 2024 at 1415 AEDT, 1615 NZDT

    Anthrozoös

    Despite recent changes in council regulations, food shortages (particularly through COVID-19 pandemic) and increasing concerns about free range poultry production standards, there had been no Read more about Backyard chickens are here to stay

    Australia; SA; WAThe University of Adelaide | The University of Western Australia ...

  3. Anxiety and happiness in pandemic times

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Nov 2024 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Loneliness, physical health, family and financial wellbeing were linked to anxiety and happiness in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey of 30,000 New Zealanders. ... Anxiety is Read more about Anxiety and happiness in pandemic times

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  4. How effective are current treatments for long COVID?

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Nov 2024 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    Although most patients recover from covid-19, up to 15% (an estimated 65 million people globally) might experience long term health effects, including fatigue, muscle pain (myalgia), and impaired Read more about How effective are current treatments for long COVID?

    Australia; International; VICMonash University | McMaster University, Canada

  5. More respiratory infections caught in hospitals without masking and COVID tests

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Nov 2024 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    A study of US hospital admissions shows a sharp increase in the number of  RSV, 'flu, and COVID infections caught in hospital after universal masking and COVID testing measures were removed. Read more about More respiratory infections caught in hospitals without masking and COVID tests

    InternationalHarvard Medical School, USA

  6. The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2024

    Publicly released: Wed 27 Nov 2024 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    A raft of medical tests found no medical issues or vaccine-related side effects, and the man had never contracted COVID-19, although it was unclear if this was because of ... The researchers said that Read more about The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2024

    AustraliaAustralian Science Media Centre

  7. Thirty-seven percent increase in deliberate self-poisonings among girls during COVID-19 lockdowns

    Publicly released: Tue 26 Nov 2024 at 1020 AEDT, 1220 NZDT

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

    The increase is strongly correlated with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, the study found rates of deliberate self-poisoning were 84 Read more about Thirty-seven percent increase in deliberate self-poisonings among girls during COVID-19 lockdowns

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAThe University of Sydney | Monash University

  8. Being grumpy is the most common COVID-19 vaccine side effect in young kids

    Publicly released: Tue 26 Nov 2024 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Irritability is the most common side effect following COVID-19 vaccination in kids under 2, according to a study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... The researchers looked at Read more about Being grumpy is the most common COVID-19 vaccine side effect in young kids

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), USA

  9. Calorie labelling policy did not affect calorie consumption in the UK

    Publicly released: Tue 26 Nov 2024 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Nature Human Behaviour

    underestimated the energy content of their meal less, and also reported they were more likely to notice the and use the calorie labelling. ... The authors note that their findings are based on Read more about Calorie labelling policy did not affect calorie consumption in the UK

    InternationalUniversity of Liverpool, UK

  10. Is long COVID actually a 'long infection'?

    Publicly released: Mon 25 Nov 2024 at 1340 AEDT, 1540 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    Lingering SARS-CoV-2 infection may be driving long COVIDEmerging evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for causing COVID-19, can remain in the body for months, potentially fueling Read more about Is long COVID actually a 'long infection'?

    Australia; VICBurnet Institute | Monash University | The University of Melbourne

  11. When disaster strikes, new toolkit puts power in hands of the most vulnerable

    Publicly released: Mon 25 Nov 2024 at 1133 AEDT, 1333 NZDT

    International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

    Further publications from the team are available on ScienceDirect and include The effect of the Australian bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic on health behaviours in people with multiple sclerosis - Read more about When disaster strikes, new toolkit puts power in hands of the most vulnerable

    Australia; VICMurdoch University | The University of Melbourne | University of Tasmania

  12. What makes the stonefish the most venomous known fish?

    Publicly released: Wed 20 Nov 2024 at 1901 AEDT, 2101 NZDT

    FEBS Open Bio

    The stonefish Synanceia verrucosa and Synanceia horrida are considered the most venomous fish we know of, and the researchers used multiple techniques to analyse the molecular composition of their Read more about What makes the stonefish the most venomous known fish?

    Australia; QLDAustralian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) ...

  13. The lived experience of Australians with disabilities during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 20 Nov 2024 at 1210 AEDT, 1410 NZDT

    Disability & Society

    Disruptions to support services during the COVID-19 pandemic led Australians with disabilities to report significant declines in life satisfaction and mental health, a new study from Flinders Read more about The lived experience of Australians with disabilities during COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; SAFlinders University | The University of Newcastle

  14. Health spending in Australia has returned to pre-pandemic levels

    Publicly released: Wed 20 Nov 2024 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    The reports have shown the decrease in public spending between 2022-23, largely associated with reduced spending related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as vaccines and personal protective equipment. Read more about Health spending in Australia has returned to pre-pandemic levels

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  15. Bridging the gap: how social engagement can protect against dementia

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Nov 2024 at 1615 AEDT, 1815 NZDT

    In Australia, approximately one in three people feel lonely some, if not all of the time, up from one in four since before the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Dr Samtani says it is important to note the difference Read more about Bridging the gap: how social engagement can protect against dementia

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  16. Measles cases surge worldwide

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Nov 2024 at 1029 AEDT, 1229 NZDT

    Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

    The measles vaccine is our best protection against the virus, and we must continue to invest in efforts to increase access. ... recovery of the measles backsliding resulting from COVID-19 pandemic, and Read more about Measles cases surge worldwide

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; InternationalWorld Health Organization (WHO)

  17. Gaps identified in disease surveillance

    Publicly released: Tue 12 Nov 2024 at 0100 AEDT, 0300 NZDT

    BMC Health Services Research

    Over 18 months the team analysed the responses to four different disease groups in the region: COVID-19, tuberculosis, sexually transmissible infections, and arboviruses. ... She said the findings could Read more about Gaps identified in disease surveillance

    Australia; QLDJames Cook University | Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM)

  18. COVID-19 restrictions cut the spread of flu, until we all got back on planes

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Nov 2024 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    Science

    In 2020, nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) introduced to combat COVID-19 – such as lockdown policies, mandated social distancing, masking, and travel bans – dramatically impacted influenza Read more about COVID-19 restrictions cut the spread of flu, until we all got back on planes

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford/Royal Veterinary College, UK, Fudan University, China

  19. Wedded bliss: Married people are less likely to be depressed

    Publicly released: Tue 5 Nov 2024 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Nature Human Behaviour

    The risk of depression for unmarried individuals was also found to be higher in male individuals and those who had higher educational attainment. ... Unmarried participants in Western countries (including Read more about Wedded bliss: Married people are less likely to be depressed

    InternationalMacao Polytechnic University, Macau, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA

  20. Developing a test to better track whooping cough strains amid national outbreak

    Publicly released: Tue 5 Nov 2024 at 0100 AEDT, 0300 NZDT

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology

    Outbreak patternsPrevious research from the team suggests that whooping cough may be evolving under vaccine pressure, much like we saw with COVID-19. ... After an outbreak in 2019, border closures and Read more about Developing a test to better track whooping cough strains amid national outbreak

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ...

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