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Packaged food may be impeding military performance

The reliance of the military on packaged and fatty food could be leading to sub-par performance and mental health problems for defence personnel. A study from Southern

CSIRO call to ‘chart your fart’ for science

While the butt of many a joke, flatulence is necessary for good health and Australia’s science agency wants us to track ours for the greater good. The CSIRO is calling

Protein blocker prevents multi-organ failure

Researchers have proven that damaged cells in one vital organ can “infect” healthy organs, discovery a way to block their impact in the process. A study, led by the

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for

Anti-vaping program for Year 7 and 8 students

A school-based anti-vaping program will be rolled out nationally after a successful trial of more than 5000 young students. The OurFutures Vaping program is set to be

Satisfaction with life in Australia hits record low

Australians’ satisfaction levels are at their lowest levels, with young people the most despondent. The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has revealed overall

Small amounts of exercise can reduce blood pressure

A relatively small amount of rigorous exercise each day has been found to be enough to lower blood pressure. A joint research project between the University of Sydney

Memories are not just confined to the brain

New research has found that memories are developed in cells throughout the body, not just in the brain. A team from New York University said the findings could be

Garbage dumps the melting pots of a future pandemic

The expansion of garbage dumps in developing countries are creating the ideal pathway to the next pandemic. James Cook University Professor Bruce Gummow said a new study

COVID deaths still dragging down life expectancy

The life expectancy of Australians has dropped for the second straight year. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that a boy born today

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