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18 April 2024
New therapy shows promise for a rare childhood dementia
New RNA-targeted therapy can halt the progression of a specific type of childhood dementia in mice and holds potential to reverse some of the detrimental effects of this rare disease.
17 April 2024
Research explores how a father's diet could shape the health of his offspring
A mice study suggests a father's diet may shape the anxiety of his sons and the metabolic health of his daughters before they are even conceived.
16 April 2024
Program aims to break down dementia stigma in Chinese Australian communities
Stigma about the disease is deterring Chinese Australians from seeking early diagnosis and support. University of Sydney researchers are working with the Chinese community to change that.
15 April 2024
Important health information missing in online food delivery menus
Many menu items on online food delivery services do not display important nutritional information. Researchers say current NSW menu labelling laws should be updated and monitored closely on online food delivery services.
10 April 2024
Does the time of day you move your body make a difference to your health?
Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers who followed the trajectory of 30,000 people over almost eight years.
03 April 2024
Five Sydney researchers honoured by Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science recognises outstanding work in geosciences, mathematics, solar energy research, biomedical engineering and applied biological sciences.
11 March 2024
Writer-in-Residence 2024
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Judy Harris Writer-in-Residence Fellowship at the Charles Perkins Centre 2024 in one of Australia's richest opportunities for creative writers.
06 March 2024
How much weight do you actually need to lose? It might be a lot less than you think
BMI (Body Mass Index) is often used as a benchmark for determining weight-related health, but emerging research suggests that both BMI and the weight loss industry's messaging may exaggerate the amount of weight individuals need to lose for improved health.
06 March 2024
Around 10,000 steps a day may counteract health risks of high sedentary time
In good news for office workers, a new study from the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre has found increasing your step count may counteract the health consequences of too much sedentary time each day.
06 March 2024
How to make schools gender inclusive
Becoming co-educational is not the answer to gender-inclusivity. Rather, a holistic, community-involved approach is needed, write Drs Kellie Burns and Jessica Kean.