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Rapid cognitive decline uncommon in ageing people with HIV on stable treatment: study

16 Jan 2023

As with all chronic conditions, a focus on cognitive and mental health should be part of ongoing care.

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Does eating processed meats cause colorectal cancer?

16 Jan 2023

Processed meats are a staple in Australian diets, but according to experts at UNSW Sydney they contribute to cancer risk.

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Leafier communities, healthier hearts: study

10 Jan 2023

Urban green space reduces cardiovascular disease risk, and more trees are key. 

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Small exposure to body positive content can improve body image

06 Jan 2023

Content celebrating diverse body types on social media can improve body satisfaction in young women, a new study from UNSW Sydney finds.

Professor Kim Delbaere

UNSW academics awarded $2.4m by NHMRC to commercialise innovative research

19 Dec 2022

The projects to receive funding include a minimally invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea and an exercise program to prevent falls.

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Summer festival season is hotting up - it's time to take care

16 Dec 2022

There are concerns about harm reduction strategies this summer as a restless bunch of young adults test the limits of a depleted hospitality industry.

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Scientists use materials to make stem cells behave like human embryos

16 Dec 2022

A serendipitous discovery in the lab has the potential to revolutionise embryo models and targeted drug therapies.

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Human rights and sport goes far deeper than the World Cup and Qatar

15 Dec 2022

How athletes perceive their human rights is, at last, getting attention, says Nikki Dryden, Olympian and Associate at the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW Sydney.

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'Swim between the flags' has been effective, but we need a new message for unpatrolled beaches

14 Dec 2022

Research reveals the reasons why people continue to swim at unpatrolled beaches, despite the warnings.

Justin Gooding

UNSW professor wins prestigious Frontiers Research Award

12 Dec 2022

Professor Justin Gooding and Dr Deborah Burnett have been recognised in the Annual Health and Medical Research Awards for their outstanding achievements in health and medical innovation.

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