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05 Jul 2022

Sports can help prevent violent extremism in youth

Studies have found that sports can provide a safe environment to teach young people positive values through organized activities that lead to better resilience.
30 Jun 2022

Road injuries are killing young people, and it's hardly slowing down

Traffic and unintentional injuries are the leading cause of adolescent deaths worldwide.
27 Jun 2022

Monkeypox is not a global emergency for now, says WHO. 3 things we need to know next about how it’s mutating and spreading

Monkeypox has spread to more than 50 countries and will continue to be monitored. Here’s what we know about monkeypox so far and what researchers want to find out.
24 Jun 2022

UNSW academic receives NSW Public Health Impact Award

Associate Professor Holly Seale has been recognised for her contribution to public health in developing a COVID-19 vaccination glossary and training program targeting people from diverse backgrounds.
23 Jun 2022

Depression best treated by nonpharmacological approaches in people living with dementia

CHeBA led research confirms treating symptoms of depression is most effective when a non-pharmacological approach is adopted, in people living with dementia.

Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing

CHeBA

Professor Henry Brodaty

Dr Clair Burley
20 Jun 2022

First, COVID hit disadvantaged communities harder. Now, long COVID delivers them a further blow

What do disadvantaged communities need to weather long COVID? Ask them.