UNSW Medicine & Health

Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer posing with bread and cookbooks

New research from UNSW Sydney shows that sourdough may not be the healthiest choice in the bread aisle – unless it’s whole grain.

Two children with caps and goggles use kickboards in a swimming pool

An estimated 40 per cent of children leave primary school without being able to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool.

Heart with ECG readout and electrodes

Researchers are exploring the genetics behind spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

Illustration of person looking at the clouds

The prize recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to mental health in Australia.

Childhood cancer patient in hospital bed talking to doctor

Researchers have demonstrated a new treatment method for leukaemia, in cell culture and mice.

UNSW Library Lawn

The gift will accelerate mental health research and establish the James Packer Chair in Mood Disorders.

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Australia needs to be careful when implementing MDMA and psilocybin therapy, says UNSW researcher Professor Colleen Loo.

Cupcakes with colourful icing

UNSW research in rats shows that cycling between a healthy and unhealthy diet has significant health effects.

Older woman receiving COVID-19 vaccination

During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people’s decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.

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It’s time to improve treatments and raise survival rates for people with ovarian cancer, says an honorary academic from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.

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