Health

Researcher in laboratory

Academics have been awarded NHMRC funding for research into depression, early childhood health and infectious diseases.

miniature shopping cart on laptop

Nearly all food products in the online stores of Coles and Woolworths lack complete food product labels, research finds.

Australian mental health prize winners at UNSW

Four outstanding individuals have been recognised for their efforts in dismantling stigma, igniting crucial conversations, and having an impact on mental health.

baby feet standing up on parents hands

The annual IVF report from UNSW reveals the latest numbers and trends in assisted reproductive technology. 

Caveman dressed in animal skins eats burger with modern human man

‘Ancestral’ diets like the paleo diet are hugely popular in Australia, but experts from UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum have questions.

Epiwatch team

The Kirby Institute has developed the first non-English version of its AI-driven epidemic warning tool EPIWATCH, expanding its availability in one of the world's most populous countries.

a person swims in an ocean pool at sunrise

New research reveals who is most at risk and what we can all do to stay safe while swimming.

Sydney Harbour Bridge enveloped in smoke haze from bushfires in December 2019

Reducing air pollution is one of the best investments for Australians’ health, the environment, the economy and social equity. But achieving cleaner air requires a new approach from government.

hands wearing latex gloves use shears to prune a marijuana bud

Cannabis growers in the capital report many obstacles, from purchasing seeds to the lack of information on growing conditions.

Shadow of teenage girl crying

Artificial intelligence can help to identify risk factors for suicide and self-harm, according to new research from UNSW Sydney.

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