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'Drowning for love' – 5 ways to protect your life while you're trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water

11 Jan 2023

When a loved one is struggling in the water, you might want to rush in to save them. But make sure you stop and think or you could become the one in trouble.

Leafier communities, healthier hearts: study

10 Jan 2023

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

How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer

03 Jan 2023

Be prepared. Download an air quality app, stock up on respirators and stay inside if you can.

UNSW Professor appointed as Vice-President of the Australian Academy of Science

20 Dec 2022

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

UNSW academics awarded $2.4m by NHMRC to commercialise innovative research

19 Dec 2022

The projects to receive funding include a minimally invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea and an exercise program to prevent falls.

First Nations kids are more active when their parents are happy and supported

16 Dec 2022

Higher levels of parental wellbeing while children were young was linked with children being more physically active as they got older.

UNSW researchers receive more than $16m in Ideas Grants

15 Dec 2022

20 UNSW academics receive NHMRC Ideas Grants for research in medicine and health, and science.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Professor Perminder Sanchdev

Perminder Sachdev awarded the 2022 Ryman Prize

08 Dec 2022

The UNSW researcher is recognised for his research into healthy brain ageing and prevention and early diagnosis of dementia.

How services can better respond to domestic, family and sexual violence

08 Dec 2022

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

STIs are down, but fewer tests could be the cause

08 Dec 2022

A new report finds most STIs in Australia remain undiagnosed and untreated, highlighting a need to increase STI testing across the country.

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