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New research has tested the effectiveness of soft drink ads, and found them hard to resist for many young people.
Heat deaths deemed man-made
Experts say around 4 in 10 heat related deaths are due to climate change.
Tree seen as key provider
New research shows the myriad uses that Indigenous Australians had for South East Queensland’s eucalypt trees.
Coal miners' health probed
A new survey has found many Australian coal miners are overweight and under-nourished.
Feds eye Vic. quarantine site
The Federal Government will fund a purpose-built quarantine hub in Victoria.
T Cell function uncovered
New Australian research provides a fundamental advance in understanding T-cell immunity.
Victoria's VAD barriers surveyed
Experts have reviewed Victoria’s assisted dying approval process in practice.
Water issues plague WA towns
Dozens of remote WA communities are living on bottled water, with audits showing uranium and E. Coli among contaminants in their supplies.
AI aimed at school uniforms
Australian researchers are creating sun-safe school uniforms based on cutting-edge science.
Big fee for free info
A consultancy firm has been paid $660,000 to provide no “specific advice” about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy.
NSW launches mental code
The NSW Government has launched a new framework to improve mental health at work.
QLD backs lung studies
The Queensland Government has put up a $5 million medical research grant for dust lung disease.
Depression linked to kidney decline
A new study links depressive symptoms to rapid kidney function decline.
Disaster triage backed
Australian health workers could face legal risks if they make triage decisions during a disaster.
Free flu jab boosts rate
Research shows that offering a free flu vax for kids has increased vaccination rates.
Printer switch for human bits
Engineers are using an inverted 3D-printing method to produce new body parts.
Federal tampon fund backed
A push is on for the Federal Government to provide free sanitary products in all public high schools.
New tech aids old eye issue
Gene modification therapy has been used to partially restore the vision of a blind patient.
Maralinga risks continue
New research suggests contamination from nuclear tests at Maralinga could be worse than previously thought.
Gene drives Alzheimer's aspect
Australian researchers have discovered a gene that appears to drive one of the main aspects of Alzheimer’s disease.