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HMRI Charity Shield returns for 2025

HMRI is delighted to partner with Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) for the 2025 HMRI Charity Shield, to be played at Jack McLaughan Oval in February, with all gate proceeds donated

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Why science-based toys make the best Christmas gifts for kids

Science and learning toys are more than just fun, they’re a powerful way to help kids learn and grow. Dr Caitlin Romanis from HMRI's Cancer Detection and Therapy's Research program,

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Mounjaro vs Ozempic: Are they the same?

A new weight loss drug has been approved for use in chronic weight management, but is it the same as Ozempic and Wegovy? University of Newcastle and HMRI Immune Health

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Understanding the 2024 spike in whooping cough

Whooping cough cases surged across Australia in 2024 surpassing 40,000 cases for the first time on record. According to Professor Nathan Bartlett from the University of Newcastle and HMRI’s Infection

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HMRI honours 2024’s top medical researchers

Dedication, innovation, and contributions of researchers, staff, and partners, all working to take healthy further, was celebrated at the 2024 HMRI Awards Night, recognising the Hunter's top medical researchers.

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What you need to know about Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing global crisis that occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites become resistant to antimicrobial agents, rendering treatments ineffective. Here is what you need to

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Does soluble dietary fibre impact inflammation in people with COPD?

HMRI Immune Health researchers are collaborating with clinical trial sites around Australia to explore the impact of soluble fibre on inflammation and the gut microbiome in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Breathalyser Concept Aims to Catch Lung Cancer Early

HMRI Cancer Detection and Therapy Researchers have developed an early-stage prototype of a breathalyser style concept that could help detect lung cancer earlier.

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Short HIIT workouts deliver big results for type 2 diabetes

Accredited Exercise Physiologist and University of Newcastle and HMRI Active Living and Learning researcher, Dr Emily Cox, has just published her team’s findings on the benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

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Could everyday plastics be impacting your fertility?

While exposure to BPA in Australia is restricted, a new study has found that even at exposure levels considered safe, there is strong evidence of significant female fertility risks.

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