Overweight & Obesity
Study links obesity and poor sleep
A new study has found people who sleep badly are also more likely to be obese.
Sep 22, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Scientists call for standardization of allergy tests after trials show them to be unreliable
Dr. Thimo Ruethers from James Cook University's Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) and JCU's Tropical Futures Institute (TFI) in Singapore says that shellfish allergy affects up to 3% of the general ...
Sep 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fixing the new pet dog blues
A study on why owners of new dogs often have trouble connecting with their new companion has found a set of factors that may help prevent the phenomenon and has highlighted the need to be aware of "successor dog syndrome."
Aug 17, 2023
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Medical research
Antibody-based therapies may be effective in fight against influenza B
With a new flu season upon us, scientists have been testing new ways of fighting the deadly disease with antibody-based therapies—and they've discovered that this approach may be effective in combating influenza B.
Aug 4, 2023
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Medical research
World-first human trial: Experimental hookworm infection led to improvements in type 2 diabetes patients
A world-first human trial at James Cook University using live hookworms to combat diseases such as type 2 diabetes has proven successful—sparking interest in staging a larger-scale international trial.
Aug 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How radio supports older adults' well-being
It may be a technology developed in the 19th century, but James Cook University researchers have found radio still offers a surprising range and depth of experience to listeners today.
Jul 5, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period
James Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi-year study comparing mole counts on more than 500 under 4-year-olds.
Jun 15, 2023
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Health
The impact of heat waves on emergency ambulance calls in Australia
Researchers have discovered calls to the Queensland Ambulance Service increase by more than 20% during some kind of heat waves, and say communities need to be more aware of the danger as heat waves grow in number and severity.
May 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicide link to climate change unfounded, says researcher
A James Cook University researcher says there is no evidence climate change is associated with increased suicide rates, and health administrators who believe there is may be prioritizing a carbon net zero policy over patient ...
Apr 28, 2023
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Health
Link between alcohol consumption and partner violence in Papua New Guinea
A new study has found a link between alcohol use by men and the high rate of Intimate Partner violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Apr 7, 2023
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