Health

Obese man prepares Ozempic pen. Semaglutide treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Stronger advertising regulations and other weight loss drug options are needed, UNSW Sydney experts say.

A stethoscope on a First Nations flag

While statistics tell us the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer who die is increasing, the reality is likely worse.

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.

IVF

A UNSW-developed website has been updated with the latest data on IVF clinic success rates.

John Pimanda

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

4 young people on a balcony looking at a sunset over the city

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

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.

crumpled paper in the shape of a brain torn in pieces a creative concept

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

Woman wearing hat in bikini at the beach in the sun. Skin is tanned with moles.

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

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.

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