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person taking selfie on rocks close to waterfall

Dangerous selfies aren't just foolish. We need to treat them like the public health hazard they really are

06 Mar 2023

People have died taking selfies at cliffs, waterfalls and natural pools. We need to try a different approach to reducing the risk.

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Variant-specific vaccines offer better protection against COVID: new research

03 Mar 2023

The analysis provides crucial information on the effectiveness of updated COVID-19 boosters.

A young man grimaces and holds his back while sitting at a desk

Review finds fledgling chronic back pain therapy needs more rigorous study

02 Mar 2023

Cognitive Functional Therapy treats chronic back pain as part of a person’s entire pain experience, but more research is needed to assess its effectiveness.

a person carrying a box of alcoholic drinks

Alcohol delivery services used to extend drinking sessions: study

01 Mar 2023

A survey of Australian adults who use popular alcohol delivery sites found one in five utilised a service to continue a home drinking session.

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A heated debate – how safe are gas stoves?

28 Feb 2023

UNSW Sydney experts explain why we should be looking for alternatives to cooking with gas. 

Young pregnant woman holding her belly

Preterm births decreased slightly and stillborn rates stable during first COVID-19 lockdowns

28 Feb 2023

A large-scale international study shows decrease in preterm births limited to high-income countries, including Australia.

person holding a globe with a red ribbon attached to it - the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV.

Simplified HIV treatment options just as effective: major clinical trial

23 Feb 2023

An international clinical trial has explored alternative approaches to second-line HIV therapy - with promising results.

Aria Ahmed-Cox

UNSW academics and alumni named 2023 Fulbright Scholars

22 Feb 2023

Fulbright Scholarships have been awarded to six members of the UNSW community to foster educational exchange and understanding between the United States and Australia.

a vet in a protective suit holding a chicken

An avian flu outbreak is spreading to mammals – what is the risk to humans?

21 Feb 2023

The current threat to humans is low, but we should remain alert to the changing nature of the virus.

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What is Marburg virus and should we be worried?

20 Feb 2023

There has been an epidemic outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea for the first time. Here’s what you need to know about the virus, and how it spreads.

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