05-Aug-2009
Here's One Inheritance You Don't Want
Smoking during pregnancy resulted in offspring being more likely to have nicotine dependence or withdrawal.
05-Aug-2009
Lowering the Blow
Serving lower-alcohol drinks at public events can help reduce the number of people who need medical attention.
05-Aug-2009
Technology Whispers
‘Technological stigma’ may explain the lower-than-expected coverage rates for HPV and Hepatitis B vaccine in SA.
22-Jul-2009
TASER Study Identifies High-Risk Groups
A review of studies of TASER use has identified a number of high-risk groups who are likely to be exposed to the TASER.
15-Jun-2009
Drink spiking with sedative or illicit drugs
Claims of drink spiking are exaggerated, according to a prospective study of 100 young people presenting to an emergency
20-Apr-2009
Leech safely removed from under eyelid
Although human interaction with leeches is common in Australia, there is little documented literature on ocular injuries
14-Apr-2009
Biofuels Could Hasten Climate Change
Study finds it will take 75+ years for carbon emissions saved through biofuel use to compensate for the carbon lost
08-Apr-2009
Liquor Sinks Male Surfers
Men risk drowning at surf beaches because they are overconfident, tend to swim alone, and often drink before going in.
20-Feb-2009
Food Costs Soar but Healthy Eating still Affordable
Healthy food is still affordable for the average family, despite the cost of food skyrocketing by 20 per cent since 2000, according to new research.
11-Feb-2009
My Neighbourhood is making Me Sick!
Neighbourhoods plagued by ‘social incivilities’ affect the mental and physical health of their residents.
28-Jan-2009
Physically Fit Kids Do Better in School
A new study found that physically fit kids scored better on standardized tests than their less fit peers
09-Dec-2008
The Australia 2020 Summit - A New Form of Democracy?
During his first weeks in office, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd called for a national summit in Canberra on the 19th- 20th April 2008 to explore the challenges facing the nation up to 2020.
20-Nov-2008
Higher Protein Meals Help Keep the Fat Away
A low kilojoule diet made up of higher protein meals improves the ability to burn fat among overweight and obese people.
22-Sep-2008
Smarter Policies Needed to Drive Environmental Compliance
Trucking companies are not legally obligated to use best pollution control technologies. Coupled with weak social scrutiny, environmental consciousness is limited in the industry.
16-Jul-2008
After ankle surgery: mobilise with care
People recover faster after surgery for ankle fracture if they are given a cast or splint that can be removed.
09-Jun-2008
Treadmill Injuries to Children on the Rise
Children are suffering third-degree friction burns and abrasions after trapping their hands in treadmills at home.
03-Jun-2008
Snakebite First Aid Lacking
Studies have shown that both volunteers and trained first aiders have poor knowledge of and performance in PIB.
02-Jun-2008
Obesity and Depression May Be Linked
New research indicates people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed, and people who are depressed may be more likely to become obese.
29-May-2008
AIChE Acquires ACS Interest in Biotechnology Progress
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers announced that it has agreed to acquire the American Chemical Society’s 50 percent ownership interest in Biotechnology Progress.
29-May-2008
Green Firms Rewarded By Financial Markets
A new study in Strategic Management Journal reveals that financial markets reward green firms because those firms are seen as less risky.
08-May-2008
Wind Farms Improve Scenery - If Built Inland
According to a study, wind farms generally improve the scenery of locations that were not that picturesque to begin with
17-Apr-2008
Dam Removal Increases Property Values
Two new studies appearing in Contemporary Economic Policy explore the impact of dam removal on local property values
15-Apr-2008
Disturbances in Brain Circuitry Linked to Chronic Exposure to Solvents
Chronic occupational exposure to organic solvents, found in materials such as paints, printing and dry cleaning agents, is widespread all over the world, and is thought to damage the central nervous system.
01-Mar-2008
Of Mice and Men… and Kidney Stones
Research published in The Journal of Physiology investigates why mice don't suffer with kidney stones when men often do.
06-Feb-2008
Immunosuppressant Further Linked to Birth Defects
A new study documents malformations seen in an infant born to a kidney transplant recipient who had taken mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), a widely used immunosuppressant available commercially as Cellcept®.
10-Jan-2008
The Physiology of Champions The Journal of Physiology present a special issue focusing on the science behind human athleticism and endurance.
05-Dec-2007
Donors of Body Parts Lose Right to Profits
As genetic research increasingly leads to new and profitable ways to predict, diagnose, and treat disease, disputes mount over the rights to those profits.
04-Dec-2007
Study Examines the Labeling of Abuse
Study: many women who experience physical or sexual attacks fail to acknowledge these experiences as assault.
20-Nov-2007
Our Urban Spaces in Peril
Urban space is being colonized and gentrified by invisible forces such as urbanism and white domination.
20-Nov-2007
Regular Exercise Reduces Risk of Blood Clots
According to a new studypublished in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, regular participation in sports reduces the risk of developing blood clots by 39 percent in women and 22 percent in men.
15-Nov-2007
Rugby: Much More than Just a Game
The significance of rugby and the All Blacks, runs deeper in New Zealand than just being a national pastime.
25-Oct-2007
Obesity Risks Increase After Menopause
Postmenopausal women are at an age when the incidence and exacerbation of the chronic health conditions associated with obesity become more prevalent.
24-Oct-2007
Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Sexual Disorders
The use of antiepileptic drugs can lead to decreased fertility and increased incidence of reproductive disorders.
09-Oct-2007
Listeria Education in Pregnancy Lacking
Pregnant women may be putting their babies at risk of listeriosis due to lack of information about the disease.
07-Sep-2007
God Thoughts Influence Your Generosity
Thoughts related to God cultivate cooperative behavior and generosity, according to psychology researchers.
21-Aug-2007
Baby Talk is Universal
Study shows adult listeners in nonliterate cultures can easily tell the difference between baby talk and normal adult directed speech.
02-Aug-2007
Free Alcohol Giveaways Come at a Price
Point-of-sale bottle shop promotions target young, inexperienced drinkers and may encourage them to drink too much.
29-Jun-2007
Study: Gossip Not a Character Flaw, but an Evolutionary Tool
A new study in Journal of Applied Social Psychology suggests that gossip is not a character flaw, but an evolved mechanism for maintaining status in one’s social group.
28-Jun-2007
New Regulations Needed for Patients Receiving Animal Tissue Donation
A new article in TheJournal of Law, Medicine and Ethics calls for a change in the regulations surrounding xenotransplantation, the transplanting of animal cells, tissues or organs into humans.
07-Jun-2007
Strong Community Support for HPV Vaccine
Community concerns about the HPV vaccine resulting in increased promiscuity reported in the media have been overstated.