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Health

Toxic, harmful chemicals found in popular Australian e-liquids

Perth researchers have found toxic and harmful chemicals in several dozen e-cigarette liquids readily available in Australia.

Oct 11, 2021

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Medical research

Runaway algae growth causes neurological problems for those with liver disease

Researchers from the Center for Oceans and Human Health on Climate Change Interactions (OHHC2I) have leveraged their collective expertise in environmental health sciences to reveal additional health concerns posed by the ...

Oct 5, 2021

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Health

Health experts urge nations to implement ambitious air pollution reduction policies

Health experts and patient representative groups have issued a joint statement urging nations to implement ambitious clean air policies without delay in order to protect health.

Sep 23, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Self-harm may be increasing more quickly among young people from ethnic minorities

Rates of self-harm could be rising more quickly in children and adolescents from ethnic minority groups than in those from white groups, according to a study led by University of Manchester researchers.

Sep 21, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Childhood exposure to air pollution linked to self-harm in later life

A study of over 1.4 million Danes has revealed a link between higher levels of exposure to two common pollutants during childhood and an increased risk of self-harm in later life.

Sep 16, 2021

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Gastroenterology

Protecting the microbiome essential to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Protecting the microbiome may be essential to curbing the spread of harmful, drug-resistant bacteria, suggests a study published today in eLife.

Sep 14, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

New online tool developed to help prevent self-harm

A new online tool to help reduce and prevent repeat self-harm has been designed by researchers alongside those with lived experience. The tool was tested by a national sample of 514 people who have self-harmed to find out ...

Sep 14, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

New guide aims to help young people discuss mental health with their GP

A guide to help young people talk to their GP about self-harm and suicidal experiences has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham in partnership with a group of youth advisors.

Sep 10, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

More children are self-harming since the start of the pandemic: How parents and teachers can help

There has been a reported spike in young people attending emergency departments for self-harm and suicide during the pandemic. In New South Wales, presentations to emergency departments for self-harm and suicidal thoughts ...

Sep 8, 2021

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