We asked HMRI and The University of Newcastle physical activity researcher Professor David Lubans some of the common questions people have been asking about maintaining fitness and exercising during lockdown when we don’t have access to gyms and our movements away from home are restricted.
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COVID Q&A: Managing our diet and nutrition during lockdowns
Maintaining good nutrition and eating habits is important during lockdown periods where our routines can be disrupted. Laureate Professor Clare Collins provides some advice on how we can best manage our diet during lockdown restrictions.
Hunter researchers awarded $6 Million in funding towards Indigenous health, stroke, genetics and fatherhood research
Four Hunter research teams have secured more than $6 million in funding through the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund, bolstering HMRI and the University of Newcastle’s commitment to better, healthier living within our regions and beyond.
Cancer research gets $7 million boost in NSW regions
People living with cancer and the healthcare professionals caring for them are the winners from a $7 million investment, NSW Regional Health Partners announced on Friday.
Your COVID Questions Answered
Lots of curiosity and questions surround COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccines.So what’s fact and what is fiction. We put the call out on our social media channels for your COVID questions and had them answered by some of our leading experts in this space.
Hunter people to benefit from local research into dementia tests and treatments.
Two exciting new research studies that will look to identify those most at risk of developing dementia and then attempt to delay or stop its development are underway in the Hunter New England region.
HMRI researcher awarded a fellowship to fight preterm birth using nanoparticles
Dr Jonathan Paul from the HMRI Mothers and Babies research group has been awarded an Early-Mid Career Fellowship from NSW Health to continue his work to prevent preterm birth.
Tackling health issues at their origin with NEW1000 study
Researchers will study the human microbiome in pregnant women, fathers, and their children to determine the impact of a healthy microbiome on health outcomes.
National honour for Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon
Renowned Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon and University of Newcastle Associate Professor Kelvin Kong has been awarded the 2021 Australian Society of Medical Research (ASMR) Medal.
Do fertility apps work? A HMRI study investigates
Women’s health and fertility applications make up nearly 10% of all health-related apps on smartphone app stores. But do they actually work?
