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Health and Medicine
Five men’s nutrition essentials that matter more than online trends
With so many unqualified content creators sharing exaggerated claims around muscle gain, leanness, and strict diet rules, it can be difficult to sort through the noise online.
Health and Medicine
Career paths in nursing
Beyond job security and a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives, a nursing qualification can open doors to an incredibly diverse range of career opportunities.
Health and Medicine, Students
Local lifesaver’s next mission is nursing
As he graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing, Kiama local Zach Byron is taking a lifetime of service into nursing.
Health and Medicine, Research
A 12-month wait and a $1400 bill: ADHD diagnosis in Australia
As Australian states ready GPs to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers are investigating the realities of assessment and treatment for the estimated 6 per cent of Australians living with the condition.
Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing: The healing power of seaweed
Researchers are using a unique Australian seaweed that mimics the biological functions of human skin to develop sustainable, regenerative wound-healing solutions for complex skin injuries and burns.
Health and Medicine, Students
A dream, decades in the making
After years of sacrifice working overseas to support her family, nursing student Lily Caguimbaga has become the first international student at UOW Bega Valley to complete a Bachelor of Nursing while working full-time. The milestone was made possible through a South Coast partnership.