Deadly disease outbreak linked to commercial breeding of piglets
The source of an unprecedented outbreak of streptococcal disease in China has been pinned down with the help of UNSW. More than 200 people became ill and 39 died...
Health
Protective effect of male circumcision
The lifetime risk of being an uncircumcised male far exceeds the risk involved in infant male circumcision, a new...
How healthy cereals help your heart
New research on how soluble fibre in oats reduces cholesterol could help fight heart disease and boost global food...
Sleep deprivation harming Australia’s productivity
Australia is in the grip of a sleep deprivation epidemic that is dragging down the nation’s productivity, risking safety...
Pancreatic cancer “Achilles’ heel” could lead to new treatment
A UNSW-led research team has discovered a possible “Achilles’ heel” for pancreatic tumours, providing a new target to test...
Blood biomarker discovery a breakthrough for MS sufferers
After 12 years of research, the first blood biomarker for multiple sclerosis (MS) has been discovered by an international...
Negative stereotypes hamper drug users’ recovery
Recovering drug addicts who believe they are the target of negative stereotyping find it harder to function within society,...
Dads not involved in childhood obesity programs
Failure to recognise the important role fathers play in influencing children’s physical activity and dietary habits.
Lifting medicine ad ban could mean health-care system savings
Ending a bar on advertising some ‘pharmacy-only’ medicines could encourage consumers with minor ailments to seek advice from pharmacists...
Cold-water immersion reduces player fatigue
Jumping into cold water after a match suppresses the onset of player fatigue, new study shows.