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Seven minutes to healthier eating Study shows online quiz supports improvement in Australians’ diet quality (1)

Seven minutes to healthier eating: Study shows online quiz supports improvement in Australians’ diet quality

New HMRI research reveals instant, personalised feedback on eating habits helped thousands make healthier food choices. Take the free quiz yourself.
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Unlocking new pathways to help Australians with severe breathing illness Professor Jay Horvat HMRI

Unlocking new pathways to help Australians with severe breathing illness

Respiratory researchers are set to investigate a surprising driver of poor lung health: the body’s metabolism.
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HMRI Charity Shield returns for 2026 HMRI

HMRI Charity Shield returns for 2026

The HMRI Charity Shield will kick off the 2026 NNSW premier competition season at Jack McLaughlan Oval on Friday 13 February, with all gate proceeds going to Hunter Medical Research
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How AI could reshape the future of mental health care HMRI

How AI could reshape the future of mental health care

New HMRI review explores AI's potential to address gaps in mental health services, with a roadmap that prioritises patient needs and safety.
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HMRI Ways to take healthy further in 2026 - HMRI staff chat with local community members in front of a large inflatable brain at 'Sip on Science' event

Ways to take healthy further in 2026

Small, science-backed habits can make the biggest difference. HMRI researchers share their expert advice to help you start 2026 on the right track.
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Woman sits on a lounge exhausted and using a fan to cool herself during a heatwave

Why this week’s heatwave is dangerous for your health and how to protect yourself and others

Australia is in its most significant heatwave in six years. Here's how extreme heat affects your body and how to protect yourself and others.
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Innovative ideas awarded 3.8m in NHMRC research grants - Dr Jacinta Matin, Dr Guy Cameron, Professor Juanita Todd

Innovative ideas awarded $3.8m in NHMRC research grants

Three University of Newcastle and HMRI research teams have been awarded more than $3.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants, designed to support innovative research projects which address
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HMRI What made us sick in 2025

What made us sick in 2025?

We spoke with viral immunologist, Professor Nathan Bartlett from the University of Newcastle and HMRI’s Infection Research Program to take a closer look at the pathogens and health trends that shaped the year.
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Fart Walk

‘Fart walks’: the viral trend with surprising health benefits, according to science 

A social media trend with a cheeky name is putting a fresh spin on an age-old tradition, and health experts say it might actually be good for you.
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teenagers using technology devices

Supporting Your Child Through Australia’s New Social Media Ban 

HMRI Institute Director, mental health researcher, and mum of two, Professor Frances Kay, explains how families can support their children through the Australian social media ban
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