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Thursday 6 February 2025

UOW hosts ASEAN leaders to strengthen research and education ties

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Tuesday 4 February 2025

Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?

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Articles

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

Rolling with the punches to improve youth mental health

Medical student steps into the ring to boost mental health in regional Australia.   

Education module tackles driving and dementia

Program highlights how medicos and nurses can assist drivers with dementia to hang up their car keys.