Archive: 11/04/2017

Tobacco tax hikes are great, as long as you're not a poor smoker

Tobacco tax increases in Australia that will see a packet of cigarettes costing A$40 may discourage smoking, but will end up having unintended consequences for poorer smokers, new research shows.

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Ultra runners not your average human being

Researchers at Monash University seeking to discover why ultra-runners can endure prolonged and extreme physical exertion have found a vital clue – these athletes may experience less pain than the general population.

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Prostate cancer tests are now OK with US panel, with caveats

An influential U.S. government advisory panel is dropping its opposition to routine prostate cancer screening in favor of letting men decide for themselves after talking with their doctor.

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Higher tobacco taxes needed to reduce smoking rates in South Asia, new analysis says

Higher taxes on tobacco could reduce consumption in South Asia by at least one-third and avoid 35-45 million premature deaths, concludes an analysis published today in The British Medical Journal.

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Stress can increase empathy

Acute psychosocial stress leads to increased empathy and prosocial behavior. An international team of researchers led by Claus Lamm from the University of Vienna investigated the effects of stress on neural mechanisms and ...

Apr 11, 2017

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Social media tools can reinforce stigma and stereotypes

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed new software to analyze social media comments, and used this tool in a recent study to better understand attitudes that can cause emotional pain, stigmatize people and ...

Apr 11, 2017

Yes, car seats protect children. But you need the right restraint, fitted properly

Road transport accidents remain a leading cause of death, with between one and two in every 100,000 Australian children dying on our roads each year.

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The health benefits of dark chocolate

It's no secret that Australians love chocolate, with studies having shown an average of almost 5kg eaten per person per year.

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Voluntary value-based health programs dramatically reduce hospital readmissions

When it comes to programs that improve quality and cost in hospitals new research from the University of Michigan finds a carrot is indeed better than a stick.

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Scientists develop new antibody for bowel disease

UConn molecular and cell biologist Michael Lynes and an international team of researchers have been awarded a patent for a novel antibody therapeutic that may prove to be safer in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease ...

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