2020
From world-first COVID-19 breakthroughs to student led PPE prototyping, read our top research and news stories of 2020.
News
09 April 2020
COVID-19: Time is now to prepare for the next coronavirus outbreak
Professor Edward Holmes - who helped map the COVID-19 virus genome - issues a call to action to limit the impact of this coronavirus and prepare for any future outbreaks.
08 April 2020
COVID-19: Ethics framework to help guide clinical decision making
Clinicians have turned to ethicists at the University of Sydney to help guide thinking about processes for crucial decision-making in anticipation of mounting pressure on healthcare systems due to the coronavirus.
08 April 2020
Social media vital for pregnant women during pandemic
Antenatal care information accessed through official social media accounts can help support the mental wellbeing of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic and country lockdowns.
06 April 2020
What is the secret to a long, healthy and meaningful life?
It may seem insensitive to discuss longevity during a pandemic, but that's why it's more important than ever to focus on our physical and emotional health. Professor Luigi Fontana shares some practical tips.
06 April 2020
Citizen Science: how you can work on coronavirus research from your home
If you are at home keeping safe for the long haul, why not jump into a range of projects that help scientists with their research?
30 March 2020
World-first tool to improve COVID-19 diagnosis, free & online
Award-winning Sydney start-up DetectED-X has directed its breast cancer diagnosis tool at the coronavirus, drawing on pandemic cases globally with support from healthcare and industry leaders to ramp up COVID-19 detection.
27 March 2020
How to stay fit and active at home during self-isolation
It's easy to get some exercise in your daily routine if you are working from home or are in self-isolation, writes Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis and Associate Professor Kate Edwards.
23 March 2020
How to prevent weight regain
Ever lost weight, only to put it back on…and then some? It’s not a lack of willpower, it’s biology - your body’s physiological responses lead you to put it back on.
11 March 2020
How intermittent fasting changes liver enzymes and helps prevent disease
Scientists hope to unlock the mechanisms by which intermittent fasting improves health outcomes to support treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
17 February 2020
Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss
Researchers from the University of Sydney have conducted the first global review of herbal medicines for weight loss in 19 years, finding insufficient evidence to recommend any current treatments.