2018
News and commentary from our Centre in 2018
From why you never have to diet again to calls for a sugar tax, read our top news stories from 2018.
News
09 July 2018
The time for a sugar tax is now
As a federal election looms, now is the time for coordinated, strategic and innovative action to improve Australia's health according to the authors of a Perspective article published in the Medical Journal of Australia today.
05 July 2018
Sleep disorder linked to brain changes seen in dementia
Obstructive sleep apnoea has been linked to brain changes seen in the early stages of dementia, University of Sydney research reveals.
27 June 2018
Decoded stretchy molecule gives living tissues flexibility
Researchers have decoded the molecular structure of tropoelastin, a protein that gives living tissues the ability to stretch and retract, and detailed how its structure is altered in various genetically-driven diseases.
26 June 2018
How to spot industry influence in science
Keen to know if vested interests have influenced research methods or policies? Professor Lisa Bero outlines the signs to help scientists, journalists and the public assess scientific communications for industry involvement.
18 June 2018
Grants success for University of Sydney humanities researchers
Humanities academics from the University of Sydney have secured the largest number of 2018 grants awarded by the Australian Academy of the Humanities.
08 June 2018
Nutritional quality of fish and squid reduced by warm water events
The nutritional quality of fish and squid deteriorates under warm water events, research reveals - with implications for the marine environment, marine predators and fisheries capturing food for human consumption.
08 June 2018
Monkeys eat fats and carbs to keep warm
Crave comfort foods in cooler months? You're in good company. Golden snub-nosed monkeys prefer to eat more fats and carbohydrates in winter to help generate heat, research suggests.
01 June 2018
Walking faster could make you live longer: research
Researchers call for walking pace to be emphasised in public health messages, as analysis of over 50,000 walkers finds a faster pace is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.
31 May 2018
Bacterial biofilms target of new manufacturing research partnership
Novel solutions for biofilm infections are the focus of a collaborative research agreement between the University of Sydney, Whiteley Corporation and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre.
30 May 2018
Weight loss trial for teens at Children's Hospital, Westmead
Researchers at the University of Sydney and the Children's Hospital at Westmead are looking for young people aged 13 to 17 years to join a 12-month weight-loss trial.