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Omega-3 supplements in pregnancy reduce the risk of premature birth

  • Written by: Philippa Middleton, Associate Professor, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute
Omega-3 supplements in pregnancy reduce the risk of premature birthThe earlier a baby is born, the greater the risk of poor health. Cassidy Rowell

Pregnant women who increase their intake of omega-3 long-chain fatty acids are less likely to have a premature birth, according to a Cochrane Review published today.

Most pregnancies last between 38 and 42 weeks, but if a baby arrives before 37 weeks, the chances of...

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Why you like coffee, and I choose tea – it's in the genes

  • Written by: Daniel Liang-Dar Hwang, Postdoctoral Researcher, The University of Queensland
Why you like coffee, and I choose tea – it's in the genesWhy does it cost so much to put a tea in a pot of hot water, anyway? from www.shutterstock.com

Do you drink freshly brewed coffee to start off your day? Or is a cup of English breakfast tea a better option for you?

Your choice could be a result of your genes, and how they affect your experience of bitter flavours.

Published today, our new study sho...

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bad for them and the planet

  • Written by: Hulya Gilbert, PhD Candidate, University of South Australia
bad for them and the planetChildren's travel needs are a big factor in private car use.Pablo Rogat/Shutterstock

Children today spend more time in cars than previous generations. They also spend less time playing on the streets and in unstructured and unsupervised activity outdoors. The lack of opportunities for physical activity and the loss of freedom to explore their local...

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turning up the level of civilisation

  • Written by: Julianne Schultz, Founding Editor of Griffith REVIEW; Professor, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University
turning up the level of civilisationDonald and Melania Trump in Paris last week. According to the Washington Post, the president has made 6,420 false or misleading comments in 649 days.Ian Langsdon/EPA

In October 2005 Stephen Colbert was just starting his eponymous show. It is somewhat chilling to realise that this was when he came up with the word truthiness: it seems so now.

It has...

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  1. How Australia's NRA-inspired gun lobby is trying to chip away at gun control laws, state by state
  2. A tip for bankers ahead of the royal commission: be more like doctors
  3. why the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is so important for keeping Antarctica frozen
  4. Morrison government brings back memories of McMahon days
  5. Why early diagnosis of autism should lead to early intervention
  6. Derryn Hinch on a national ICAC and the Victorian election
  7. There's no need for the 'Chicago principles' in Australian universities to protect freedom of speech
  8. Yes, a WhatsApp message could be subject to FOI – but you'd have to find it first
  9. Marriage has changed dramatically throughout history, but gender inequalities remain
  10. Toilets of the future must be designed with people in mind, not technology
  11. Cambodians await crucial tribunal finding into 1970s brutal Khmer Rouge regime
  12. Rainbow pride flag's still flying, taking on new forms and meanings in our cities
  13. Australia needs to triple its social housing by 2036. This is the best way to do it
  14. there's more to regulation than prosecution
  15. How anti-Semitic stereotypes from a century ago echo today
  16. A super-Earth found in our stellar back yard
  17. what we can learn from anti-fossil fuel campaigns
  18. Despite new findings, the jury is still out on whether omega-3 supplements reduce heart attacks
  19. a dangerous form of gambling luring in vulnerable Australians
  20. Opt-out period for My Health Record extended
  21. Death doulas can fill care gaps at the end of life
  22. A knowing, modern yet mythic production of one of Hitler's favourite operas
  23. Behind the judgement. Why the Federal Court tore up a $35m settlement between ASIC and Westpac over lending standards
  24. Why Sri Lanka is sliding into political turmoil, and what could happen next
  25. Curious Kids: What is dew?
  26. 3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings
  27. There are many good ideas to tackle inequality – it's time we acted on them
  28. the bad economics behind swapping stamp duty for land tax
  29. Hospital discharges to ‘no fixed address’ – here's a much better way
  30. The Beatles’ White Album remixed
  31. Why is everyone talking about natural sequence farming?
  32. The bitter lesson of the Californian fires
  33. In his first major foreign policy test, Morrison needs to stick to the script
  34. Taxonomy, the science of naming things, is under threat
  35. The link between terrorism and mental illness is complicated, and vilifying communities doesn't help
  36. What is Japanese encephalitis virus and how can I avoid it when I travel?
  37. How research is helping to reduce prejudice between people online
  38. why Virgin Australia gets called a publicity hound
  39. The off-topic Conversation #170
  40. Why controversial child protection reforms in NSW could lead to another Stolen Generation
  41. Prepare to be forthright with Trump: Michael Fullilove
  42. Morrison wants Muslim leaders to do more to prevent terrorism, but what more can they do?
  43. Expanding suspension powers for schools is harmful and ineffective
  44. How the use of emoji on Islamophobic Facebook pages amplifies racism
  45. Adenomyosis causes pain, heavy periods and infertility but you've probably never heard of it
  46. Unlocking Australia's productivity paradox. Why things aren't that super
  47. Kyoto on the path to becoming the Copenhagen of Asia
  48. have 90% of Labor MPs worked in trade unions?
  49. George Baldessin's Mary Magdalene on Rue St Denis
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