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UNSW researchers receive more than $5.9m in Cancer Institute NSW grants

01 Feb 2023

Professor John Pimanda receives the new Translational Program Grant for his team’s work with acute myeloid leukaemia.

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Residential alcohol and drug treatment programs can help reduce youth crime: study

01 Feb 2023

Therapeutic communities could reduce future recidivism in young people with drug and alcohol problems who have a history of criminal convictions.

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Who decides cause of death, how death certificates work – and whether a person died with or of COVID

31 Jan 2023

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.

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Concussions may be associated with worse brain function at later age: study

31 Jan 2023

Experiencing three or more traumatic brain injuries was linked with lower cognitive function later in life.

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UNSW community recognised with Australia Day honours

30 Jan 2023

Members of the University community have been recognised for their outstanding achievements across a broad range of fields in 2023.

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What is Melanotan-II - the drug that the TGA urges consumers to avoid?

30 Jan 2023

Melanotan-II may give you a tan, but that’s not all.

COVID vaccination

Green light for universal COVID-19 vaccine project

25 Jan 2023

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

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How often should you change up your exercise routine?

20 Jan 2023

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.

DNA double helix. Genetic cancer risk.

Global study identifies genes that cause sarcoma

20 Jan 2023

Understanding the genetic basis of sarcoma will allow earlier detection and better guide treatment. 

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Salt, calcium and vitamin D – do you get enough, or too much?

19 Jan 2023

What you eat and drink, as well as how much sunlight you get on your skin, all affect your micronutrient levels – and in turn the health of your body and mind.

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