Bone fractures more likely to lead to death in Canadian Aboriginals
There is a larger absolute increase in mortality after a bone fracture among Canadian First Nations peoples (Canadian Indigenous…
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Don’t cull dingos for the sake of Azaria
Dingos have been given a bad reputation by the Azaria Chamberlain scandal but have been less harmful to humans than domestic…
Food bribes contribute to obesity in kids
Using food to bribe children could result in childhood obesity, new research has discovered.
Children who were bribed by…
New mums’ diets lack fruit and veg
Research has found that new mums are skimping out on fruit and vegetables, putting their babies at risk of long-term health…
Pre-match acts fail to draw youth
Australian youth are more likely to attend football games for reasons of friendship rather than pre-game entertainment…
Physical activity linked to local park quality
Community health may be improved by upgraded facilities in parks, new research has shown.
Deakin University researchers…
‘Reduced salt’ labels change perceptions of taste
“Reduced salt” labels on foods give the perception of reduced flavour, regardless of whether or not they actually contain…
Relationship style linked with sexual dysfunction
Being too needy or not needy enough in a relationship can result in sexual issues, a Deakin University study shows.
Preliminary…
Taste function is not influenced by chemotherapy
A patient’s sense of taste is not affected by chemotherapy treatment, according to a Deakin University systematic review…
More than half of Australians overweight or obese
Around 60% of Australians are overweight or obese, a study of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference has found. The…
One-third of Australians deficient in vitamin D
Nearly one third of Australian adults are suffering vitamin D deficiency, according to a study involving more than 11,000…
New technology developed for tyre recycling
Research into tyre recycling has found a environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution.
New technology developed…
Osteoporosis increases after 50
Around 6% of Australian men and 23% of women over 50 suffer from osteoporosis, according to a Deakin University study.
The…
Got milk? Pigeons do
Producing milk to feed babies is normally the domain of mammals, including humans. But it has been discovered that the pigeon…
Increasing taste for fat could reduce obesity
Training our taste buds' sensitivity to fat is a potential way to reduce overweight and obesity. Deakin University nutrition…
Hope for osteoarthritis help
Researcher have found that healthy bones around the spine and hips may be associated with healthy knee joints, a breakthrough…
Crossover car could be future of city driving
Engineering researchers have come up with a new ultra efficient crossover car that combines the small size of a motorbike…
Parenting a major challenge for African migrant families
Adapting parenting styles to fit accepted mores in Australia is presents difficulties for many African migrant families.
High salt consumption doubles risk of high blood pressure
People who consume large amounts of salt are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than those who consume the recommended…
Men need to be aware of osteoporosis
While there have been significant advances in the treatment and prevention of fractures from osteoporosis in Australian women…
Society needs happy people
A happier population leads to a more helpful society. That’s according to a study by a Deakin University researcher who studied…
Location is not a problem in coping with heat
All land-dwelling animals cope with extreme heat similarly, regardless of how far they live from the equator, according to…
Email misuse costs companies dear
Email misuse costs companies an average of $16,000 per employee each year. Dealing with emails can overload staff as they…
Casinos ‘under the radar’ in regulation
Casinos have gone “under the radar” which it comes to regulation because of the close relationships between the gambling…
Farmers risk death by not knowing what to do when experiencing chest pain
Farmers are at high risk of dying from heart attacks because they are not sure what to do when they experience chest pain…