Social Science
Team uncovers oldest nuclear family
Thursday, 20 November 2008

Archaeologists have found the skeletons of two parents and their children, buried with each other after dying in a violent attack about 4600 years ago.
 
Students safer watching each other
Thursday, 20 November 2008

A study on teenage students found that they were unusually careful about bike safety after an intervention program that focussed on ensuring the safety of friends.
 
Female directors deserve more credit
Thursday, 20 November 2008

A recent study found that women directors may be linked to better economic and sustainability performance for firms – though they are outnumbered ten to one.
 
Cancer patients want money talk first
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

Many cancer patients are distressed that their oncologists aren't warning them about the high cost of medicine upfront, a new study has revealed.
 
Remote areas suffer most trauma deaths
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

Researchers have discovered the number of trauma deaths in very remote areas of Western Australia is more than four times higher than in major cities.
 
Sugarfree gum relieves stress
Thursday, 13 November 2008

A study has found that chewing sugarfree gum can be helpful – in a multi-tasking test, people chewing gum performed better, were more alert, and were less anxious.
 
Intellectually disabled need more help
Thursday, 13 November 2008

A recent study found that almost 40 per cent of disabled Australians felt they were not getting enough help in areas such as learning and managing emotions.
 
Broke shoppers won't give up luxuries
Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Despite the rising price of groceries, research has found Australians are still unwilling to sacrifice their favourite supermarket brands.
 
Charities miss out on inheritance
Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Many charities are missing out on money generously left for them as more and more families argue over inheritance, a new study has revealed.
 
Smokers support driving ban
Monday, 10 November 2008

New research has found 96 per cent of New Zealand smokers support a ban on lighting up while driving in cars carrying pre-school children.
 
Iron could save China's children
Monday, 10 November 2008

Chinese mothers could save their child's life by taking iron supplements while pregnant, and international collaboration has discovered.
 
Eyes are kids biggest problem
Monday, 10 November 2008

Eye disorders are the most common long-term health problem for young Australians along with allergies and asthma, a study has found.
 
Teens' babies risk spinal defects
Thursday, 06 November 2008

Teenage mothers and women living in remote areas are at increased risk of having babies with spinal defects, a study has revealed.
 
Tired kids risk adult obesity
Wednesday, 05 November 2008

A New Zealand study has found children who don't get enough sleep have higher Body Mass Indexes and are more likely to be obese as adults.
 
More doctors working less
Wednesday, 05 November 2008

The supply of medical practitioners in Australia has risen since 2002, compensating for the slight reduction in average working hours, a report has found.
 
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