UNSW Medicine and Health

a woman leaves a commuter train wearing a face mask

An updated Cochrane Review suggests face masks don’t reduce the spread of COVID in the community. But there are several reasons why this conclusion is misleading.

ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health UNSW launch

The Research Hub aims to position Australia at the forefront of connected health by integrating sensor science with data analytics, regulatory approval, and manufacturing capabilities.  

a person in mourning puts a hand on a coffin at a funeral

The cause of every death in Australia must be certified by a medical practitioner. If the cause of death is not clear, the death is reported to the state or territory coroner for investigation.

COVID vaccination

A universal vaccine that could bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic is now in development at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

a woman and her trainer engage in rope training

The traditional approach of changing your program every 12 weeks might actually make sense in order to prevent plateaus. However, there is no hard and fast rule.

Hyde Park Sydney

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

professor bob graham in the laboratory

UNSW molecular cardiology pioneer Bob Graham has been elected Vice-President of the Australian Academy of Science and Secretary of Biological Sciences.

Young woman on a mobile phone

Voices from frontline workers, victims and survivors, and users of violence identify what’s working and what’s not.

Sophie Fawns in a Swifts polo looking at the camera

For UNSW Science first year student Sophie Fawns, 2022 has been anything but typical. Netball's rising star opens up on a remarkable and emotionally charged year

Elderly couple walking arm in arm in a park

The Watch Walk algorithm could help reduce falls and fall-related injuries in elderly people, study shows.

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