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Thursday 12 September 2024
Proposed ban will not solve social media concerns, experts say
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UOW iAccelerate to host the inaugural STEMM Stroll for women
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Health and Medicine
Do Wi-Fi and mobile phones really cause cancer? Experts respond
On 16 February, Catalyst aired an episode on the ABC titled “Wi-Fried”, hosted by Dr Maryanne Demasi, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi may constitute a brain cancer risk. The Conversation invited experts who have conducted research into this area to respond to the claims made in the programme.
Health and Medicine
Pioneering a new field of biomedical research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists at UOW are using novel tools derived from Earth sciences to better understand the role of metals in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including MND and Alzheimer’s.
Health and Medicine
Putting a lid on child obesity with Australian-first online program
Online lifestyle program promoting healthy weight in preschoolers to be trialled in the Illawarra.
Health and Medicine
New horizons in understanding the benefits of fibre
Reducing the risk of specific cancers, heart disease, diabetes and obesity, fibre is an unsung food hero.
Health and Medicine
Rolling with the punches to improve youth mental health
Medical student steps into the ring to boost mental health in regional Australia.
Health and Medicine
Education module tackles driving and dementia
Program highlights how medicos and nurses can assist drivers with dementia to hang up their car keys.