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Wednesday 19 August 2026
Hydrogen spin-out Hysata a national finalist for research commercialisation
Read more about Hydrogen spin-out Hysata a national finalist for research commercialisationThursday 13 August 2026
PRF’s $1.5M boost to fast-track Parkinson’s research at UOW
Read more about PRF’s $1.5M boost to fast-track Parkinson’s research at UOWArticles
We need quality treatment – not just quantity – to address the drug issue
There is a need to increase drug treatment programs but they must be affordable for addicts and their families, writes Dr Lynne Magor-Blatch.
National meals guidelines to support older Australians to live at home longer
Experts to develop the first national meals guidelines for the Australian Meals on Wheels Association.
‘Magic’ radiation detector to improve cancer treatments
A UOW PhD student worked on developing a ‘magic plate’ radiation detector that will help improve the safety of cancer radiotherapy.
Vietnam War hard on conscripts ‘who drew the card’
A study of the long-term health effects on Australians conscripted to serve in the Vietnam War has debunked perceptions of widespread cancer and death rates among veterans.
Putting a lid on child obesity with Australian-first online program
Online lifestyle program promoting healthy weight in preschoolers to be trialled in the Illawarra.Â
New horizons in understanding the benefits of fibre
Reducing the risk of specific cancers, heart disease, diabetes and obesity, fibre is an unsung food hero.Â