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The latest Drug Trends report from UNSW’s National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre shows more than 1800 drug-induced deaths in Australia in 2020.

UNSW Sydney professors from UNSW Science and UNSW Medicine & Health have been recognised among the nation’s most distinguished scientists.

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks of how addressing inequitable access to advances in healthcare can help prevent the cracks of inequality in society.

Two cases of monkeypox have been reported in Australia. Resurgence of this virus could be due to the ending of smallpox vaccination.

It’s estimated one in 10 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 will have lingering symptoms, but most people will improve over time.  

Projects testing the cost-effectiveness of vaporised nicotine products to quit smoking and understanding the health factors influencing dementia are among those to receive NHMRC funding.

NSW Health’s Round Six of the Prevention Research Support Program will fund research on infectious diseases, drug and alcohol use and primary health care.

Driving into floodwater is the leading cause of flood-related death. So why do people do it?

Localised data on alcohol-related harm and licensed outlets will help decisions on new liquor licences maintain a health focus.

A significant cryptocurrency donation to UNSW Sydney will support an open-source tool providing early warning of emerging pandemics.

Powerlifting is just as effective as bodyweight exercise for chronic low back pain, new study reveals. 

What can you do to help put the brakes on this cruel and debilitating disease? 

If hospitals know a person has an intellectual disability, they can tailor communication and care to improve their treatment and health outcomes.

New national standards aim to change doctors’ prescribing habits for hospital patients with pain when they’re discharged home.

Researchers will examine new treatments to improve outcomes for people with advanced kidney disease and those who have experienced an ischaemic stroke.   

Live birth has evolved independently more than 150 times. The underlying biophysical processes all look quite similar, but new research shows they use completely different genetic tools.

Advertising guideline violations include unverified claims of reputation and skill, new study reveals.