Science news articles about 'Young Australians'

  • Headphones damaging young Australians' hearing: survey

    More than 70 percent of young Australians show early signs of hearing loss, with loud music played through headphones believed to be a major cause, a survey released Tuesday showed.
  • Young Australians not as 'sex savvy' as they think

    (PhysOrg.com) -- Young Australians need to be better informed about the use of emergency contraception to reduce terminations and unwanted pregnancies.
  • Young Australians lack good quality fruit and vegetable knowledge

    A new survey of young Australians has found one in two don't know how many servings of fruit and vegetables to eat in a day, and even fewer know the serving sizes of common fruit and vegetables.
  • Taking the sex out of sexual health screening

    ... access journal BMC Infectious Diseases, the Australian women interviewed did not like discussing ... of Melbourne, Australia aimed to find out what young Australian women thought about the introduction of chlamydia ...
  • Young Australians' pap test use slowing

    Though cervical screening is relatively common in Australia, rates of screening in women under the age of forty are declining, according to a report.
  • Youth prefer blogging to voting

    Young Australians are not apathetic, but are more likely to show their political preferences through blogging or protesting rather than by voting, research has found.
  • Research investment failing mental health

    ... to the burden of disease it contributes," she said. "One in five Australians experience mental illness in their lifetime, but the best ... begin in childhood and become more prevalent in adolescence. Young Australians rate depression and suicide as the leading ...
  • Eyes are kids biggest problem

    Eye disorders are the most common long-term health problem for young Australians along with allergies and asthma, a study has found.
  • Young Aussies don't want vote

    A study has found that many young Australians are relucant to vote - civics or politics classes change this, but aren't usually offered.
  • Young inmate numbers shift

    The number of young Australians in detention is increasing, according to a report – and the balance of sentencing is changing too.
  • 9 new species for disappearing handfish family

    ... Gledhill says. "They are of great importance to understanding the origins of Australian marine life, the role of Australia as a refuge ... , says the exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to acquaint young Australians with the beauty and challenges presented by Australia ...
  • Startup turns locals into virtual tour guides

    Young Australian entrepreneur Andrew Dever has gone from being mortified to being inspired by his dad's penchant for taking him and school friends on colorful tours of their home city.
  • Half of young Australian academics ready to quit

    Dissatisfaction with poor job security and low pay is rife in Australian universities
  • Report criticizes hospital for care of missing Australian

    An internal report says medical staff at Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks, B.C., could have done more to help Owen Rooney, a young Australian man who vanished from the hospital last year.
  • Athletes prone to alcohol-related violence

    (Medical Xpress) -- New research has found that rates of alcohol-related aggression and antisocial behaviours are particularly high in young Australian athletes, compared to their non-sporting peers.

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