Instagram images undermine young women’s self-esteem
Many young users of Instagram report feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, bullying and negative self-esteem, a new study has found. In a series of focus groups involving more than...
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Online daters ignore wish list when choosing a match
Despite having a very clear ‘wish list’ stating their preference for potential ideal matches, most online daters contact people...
Plain packaging helps smokers quit
The introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes in Australia has been successful, according to a study led by the...
Active wear helps the drive to exercise
The very act of wearing colourful leggings and Lycra tops can help encourage physical activity, a Victoria University study...
Bushfire-proofing expensive but could save lives
Most houses in bushfire zones don’t meet current building standards but costly retrofitting would save lives and property, researchers...
Providing housing for homeless would save governments’ money
It is cheaper to provide last-resort housing to homeless people than to leave them sleeping rough, a new report...
Older refugees doing it tough
Older refugees are more traumatised, depressed and poorer than younger refugees, but they are more likely to believe they...
Evolving organisms found survival in sex
Being ‘lovesick’ takes on a whole new meaning in a new theory which answers the unsolved fundamental question: why...
Milk Man breastfeeding app targets dads
A new smartphone app that aims to encourage new fathers to learn about the importance of breastfeeding has been...
Smarter packaging for fresh produce
Research into the packaging of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables is providing new insights into ways to increase the shelf-life...