Swiss and Austrian researchers questioned pup-parents for 1,600 dogs and say our furry friends could be addicted to their toys, especially those that come from working breeds. The team say some dogs ...

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GLP-1s - weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy - could help people with obesity reduce their binge eating and similar behaviours, say US and UK researchers, though the evidence remains limited.

New research shows that improvements in tree, shrub, and grass plantings along the city streets of Queensland can substantially improve pedestrians’ thermal comfort. Researchers from James Cook ...

On-site testing devices for viral infections such as flu and COVID-19 in nursing homes could reduce the number of people transferred to hospital, according to international research. The team found ...

Some contraceptive options containing progestogens are linked to an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called meningioma, according to international research. Meningiomas are the most ...

US scientists say traffic-light-style ecolabels on fast food menus could help us make more sustainable choices. The team tested a range of ecolabels on burger or sandwich menus among 6,210 US adults.

Children born at a higher birthweight for their gestational age are likely to have a bigger height and weight well into their childhood, according to international research. The team followed the ...

Investing in skin cancer prevention will reduce the burden that treatment is putting on healthcare, according to a study in Queensland, which found that over eight years, 2.4% ($43.1 million) of all ...

The higher temperatures came with increased rainfall, marine heatwaves, and sea level rise, says a report from the World Meteorological Organisation. Many of these changes impacted NZ, which also had ...

University of Queensland researchers have developed a drug that activates a hard-to-target immune receptor — which could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Motor Neurone ...

Some AI models designed to predict stroke and diabetes risk may be based on datasets whose origins cannot be verified, according to new research. Some AI models designed to predict stroke and diabetes ...