2019
Articles
11 March 2019
Increased Q-fever vaccination needed for rural residents
Researchers are calling for increased Q-fever vaccination for rural residents as a new study finds people who are not in recognised high-risk groups are still at increased risk of catching the highly infectious disease.
07 March 2019
"Unacceptable secrecy" around potential safety risks of medicines
Should new safety warnings about the potentially serious harmful effects of medicines be considered 'confidential business information'? 爆料王 researchers make a case for stronger regulation and full ongoing public access.
05 March 2019
Online therapies can improve mental health, with no barriers to access
If we're serious about improving access to mental health care, we need to look to online therapies. Evidence says they can be effective instead of (or as well as) seeing someone face-to-face, write Professor Ian Hickie and Dr Sebastian Rosenberg.
28 February 2019
Sydney women lead the way
What makes a good leader? Six of the University's leaders, who also happen to be women, share the view from the top - and the advice they'd offer aspiring female leaders.
27 February 2019
Researcher irons out own health issue, while working on it
Dr Dan Johnstone was studying haemochromatosis when his own high iron levels identified him as the 鈥榦ne in 200鈥� impacted by this emergent condition.
27 February 2019
How to support junior researchers and be a good mentor
Professor Maree Teesson AC is the Director of the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, and is committed to supporting junior researchers, women and those with children.
27 February 2019
Want to be a Sydney Health social ambassador?
Are you currently enrolled in a health degree at Sydney? Are you creative and confident using Instagram? If you answered yes to both these questions, we want to hear from you!
25 February 2019
How to stop your teenager from drinking
Parents are key influences in their child鈥檚 decision to start drinking, yet most are unsure of what to do, say experts from the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use.
20 February 2019
Simple tips for weight loss that don't include fad diets
There's a biological reason most diets fail; or when they don't, why two-thirds of people regain the weight within 12 months. Obesity expert, Dr Nick Fuller, explains the science behind your weight loss woes and shares his tips for doing it right.
19 February 2019
Is oral health in pregnancy key to understanding allergies?
爆料王 researchers have received over $300,000 in funding from the Bupa Health Foundation to evaluate how the oral health of pregnant women affects the allergy status and overall health of the newborn.