A world-first weight loss program by researchers at the University of Newcastle has motivated 85 Hunter men to ‘shed’ a total of 438kgs – equal to about 40 cartons of beer.
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Dads help promote health program for Maitland
A program that has set two fathers on the path to a healthier lifestyle and helped them lose a combined 45kgs is coming back to Maitland in August with more dads being encouraged to sign up.
Hunter researchers targeting breast cancer recurrence
University of Newcastle researchers have helped secure a further $5 million grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) based on promising results from a study that successfully identified women who are at a greater risk of breast cancer recurrence.
Study reveals potential new treatment for chronic coughing
A drug that is widely used to treat pain and epilepsy can substantially reduce the severity of long-term chronic coughing, according to a new study conducted by University of Newcastle researchers.
Genetic discovery will help provide advanced warning for stroke
In what is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, a genetic discovery has helped medical researchers in Newcastle take a further stride towards pre-determining the risk factors for stroke.
HMRI and Ramaciotti provide high-tech cancer device
The University of Newcastle has taken delivery of a vital piece of medical research equipment that allows cancer researchers to rapidly translate research from the bench to the bedside.
Australian women miss guidelines around healthy eating and exercise
Women in Australia are exercising less and most are not eating nearly enough vegetables, researchers have found.
Minister Greg Combet unveils HMRI Building
World-leading medical research is taking place at the $90 million Hunter Medical Research Institute, officially opened today by Greg Combet, Member for Charlton.
Minister marks momentous day for medical research
The NSW Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research, Jillian Skinner, today officially opened the new Hunter Medical Research Institute building at Newcastle, marking a significant investment in the future of medical research in NSW.
Ramaciotti Foundations support HMRI researchers
The Ramaciotti Foundations awarded almost $224,000 in grants to three HMRI researchers from the University of Newcastle at a gala dinner on Tuesday night, to support continued outstanding biomedical research. The Ramaciotti Foundations awarded over $1.6 million to 23 recipients at the annual awards evening in Brisbane. The grant awarded to Professor Ian Symonds will […]
