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10 December 2024

Short film encourages cervical cancer screening among those with disability

University of Sydney researchers debut short film made for - and by - people with disability to encourage cervical cancer screening.

10 December 2024

From rural medical student to rural medical intern

Record numbers of rural medical students from the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) and University Centre for Rural Health have opted to undertake rural internships in 2025, highlighting the importance of rural medical training in attracting rural doctors.

04 December 2024

Many people don't measure their blood pressure properly at home - here's how to get accurate readings

Experts from the University of Sydney give practical tips to help people improve the accuracy of their at-home blood pressure readings. Advice includes sitting while carrying out a blood pressure test and applying the cuff to a bare arm.

04 December 2024

Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women

Four minutes of daily vigorous physical activity greatly reduces the risk of heart attacks and heart failure among middle-aged women, study led by Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis finds.

03 December 2024

Six weeks to build six healthy habits

The six weeks of school holidays are the perfect opportunity for parents to teach their children valuable lessons about food, exercise, and sleep. Leading obesity and health expert and author of "Healthy Parents, Healty Kids," Dr Nick Fuller shares his six tips on getting the whole family healthy this festive period.