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UNSW receives $4.7m to pursue health prevention research

19 May 2022

NSW Health’s Round Six of the Prevention Research Support Program will fund research on infectious diseases, drug and alcohol use and primary health care.

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When roads become rivers: forming a Plan B can stop people driving into floodwaters

18 May 2022

Driving into floodwater is the leading cause of flood-related death. So why do people do it?

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More nuance in liquor licensing can serve public health

17 May 2022

Localised data on alcohol-related harm and licensed outlets will help decisions on new liquor licences maintain a health focus.

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Major crypto gift boosts UNSW's fight against future pandemics

13 May 2022

A significant cryptocurrency donation to UNSW Sydney will support an open-source tool providing early warning of emerging pandemics.

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Rethinking chronic low back pain exercises

11 May 2022

Powerlifting is just as effective as bodyweight exercise for chronic low back pain, new study reveals. 

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Half a million Australians live with dementia. That figure is expected to triple by 2050

05 May 2022

What can you do to help put the brakes on this cruel and debilitating disease? 

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UNSW academics awarded over $4m for stroke and kidney disease research

22 Apr 2022

Researchers will examine new treatments to improve outcomes for people with advanced kidney disease and those who have experienced an ischaemic stroke.   

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Orthopaedic surgeons not complying with advertising guidelines

21 Apr 2022

Advertising guideline violations include unverified claims of reputation and skill, new study reveals.

Music and wellbeing

Does music improve overall health and wellbeing?

13 Apr 2022

The positive health effects of music suggest it’s time to get your ABBA on. 

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Immune cell 'fingerprint' could help identify autoimmune disease treatments

08 Apr 2022

The discovery has implications for tailored treatments and the development of new drugs.

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