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Five ways to cope after traumatic events

April 17, 2024

It’s normal to experience traumatic stress following a disturbing event, whether it’s a traffic accident, plane crash, or a violent crime like we saw at Bondi Westfield over the weekend. These are abnormal events, but it's no abnormal to feel.
HMRI Director and mental health researcher Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin provides some...

Nick Hinde with his daughters Chloe (left) and Georgie (right).

Scone dairy farmer loses more than 4kgs in Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids

June 14, 2011

Running his own dairy farm keeps Scone father Nick Hinde busy most days but taking part in Healthy Dads Healthy Kids has not only left him more than 4kgs lighter but has also increased the amount of time he spends exercising and with his children.

Research to help patients breathe easy on World Asthma Day

May 3, 2011

New research is underway to test the effectiveness of combining antibiotics with commonly used treatments to help people with asthma better control their condition.

Society needs to prepare now for ageing

April 4, 2011

A ground-breaking report released today highlights the wide range of health care needs affecting older women and warns that individuals, communities, and health care systems need to be prepared for major health and social changes associated with ageing.

Parents targeted to tackle childhood obesity

April 4, 2011

Latest research shows changing the eating attitudes of parents rather than children is the key to combating childhood obesity.

Study to shed light on young Minds in Transition

April 1, 2011

Hunter researchers are investigating why young people transition from an ‘at-risk mental state’ to a first episode of psychosis.

Simple blood test to detect respiratory disease

March 23, 2011

In a world-first study, Hunter researchers have found that respiratory diseases could soon be diagnosed through a simple blood test.

Internationally acclaimed researcher to take up HMRI helm

March 21, 2011

Following an international search, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Chairman, Bob Kennedy today announced the appointment of Professor Michael Nilsson as the next Director of HMRI.

Hunter researchers’ melanoma breakthrough

February 25, 2011

Hunter researchers have made a new discovery with the potential to explain why melanomas do not respond to traditional chemotherapy treatments.

HMRI Building Taking Shape

February 25, 2011

Construction of the new Hunter Medical Research Institute building will reach a significant stage today with the pouring of the ground floor slab.

Pilot Study helps Children with Asthma

January 31, 2011

Hunter researchers are investigating the links between weight and airway inflammation in childhood asthma.