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A recent Headspace survey revealed how Australian young people felt about the recent christmas season: Only half of young people would be disappointed if Christmas got cancelled, while one in five would actually be relieved; One third said Chrismas made them feel worse than usual, while one third said it made them feel better, and one [...]
A new study suggesting that the risk for heart attack increases dramatically within 24 hours after the death of a loved one. Nearly 2000 patients were interviewed while hospitalized for heart attack. Of these, 270 reported that a significant person in their lives had died within the past 6 months, with 19 learning of a [...]
It's no coincidence that the company promoting pornified school stationery is owned by Cotton On, which was itself criticised for selling sexualised clothing for toddlers. Anger over 'pornographic' stationery for schoolchildren | Herald Sun.
"Call me whatever the hell you want, I don't care," she says. "I believe my work is pro-woman, pro-girl. Just let me get on with it." via Who's afraid of Melinda Tankard Reist?.
Interview with Prof Louisa Degenhardt from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW about Australian durg use patterns. Australia and New Zealand appear to have the highest levels of cannabis consumption in the world! Listen to the interview via the podcast below: AM - Australians biggest cannabis users in world: report 06/01/2012.
In 2007 "The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child" was published and has since sold more than 40,000 copies. The book includes an "Alternative Vaccine Schedule” advising parents on how to delay, withhold, separate, or space out vaccines. This article examines the reasons for the popularity of the book, deconstructs the logic and rationale behind its recommendations and [...]
Never thought i would see this idea expressed in the mainstream media! researchers are examining whether the wisdom of Eastern cultures can offer some clues to more harmonious relationships via Eastern wisdom has clue for love.
Thousands of Australian teenagers are unwittingly revealing their mobile and home telephone numbers online. via Thousands unwittingly revealing mobile numbers online.
This fascinating paper provides a description of how the tobacco industry, over time, has promoted its products to young people. It provides an insight into the strategies that the alcohol industry has and continues to use to promote sales of alcohol to young people despite growing community concern. The Tobacco Industry and Youth Smoking | Coombs | [...]
BOYS as young as five are starting to believe that being masculine is all about six-packs, muscles and hairless chests, raising concerns that kids are under too much pressure to conform to body-image stereotypes. via Body image muscling in on boyhood | The Australian.
