University of Newcastle researchers are asking new mums to reflect on their pregnancy and post-birth experience to help researchers design a healthy lifestyle program for other mothers-to-be.
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Professor Caroline MCMillen opens UoN Healthy University Fair
The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen opened the University’s inaugural Health Fair today to promote healthy lifestyles that enhance learning.
More than thirty health professionals showcased a range of health and well-being initiatives to promote a healthy University community.
Hunter researcher to help out in Top End
HMRI research economist Andrew Searles* will visit remote Aboriginal communities in Cape York over the next four weeks, to help evaluate the costs and benefits of health and well-being projects currently operating in the region.
OPINION: You don’t have to be the biggest loser to achieve weight loss success
Major weight loss certainly sounds like a good plan if you’re overweight or obese and serious about improving your health. But the reality is it’s incredibly difficult to lose 30 kg, and even if you do, it’s even harder to keep off in the long term.
OPINION: Meet the epigenome: the next genomic frontier
Opinion article* published in The Conversation written by doctoral scholar, Human Molecular Nutrition Laboratory & Casual Academic at University of Newcastle, Emma Beckett.
While the Human Genome Project gave us unprecedented amounts of information about our existence, it was only the first step in explaining how and why we are what we are.
Does the colour of our skin influence how healthy we appear?
Our researchers are investigating people’s perception of what looks healthy, based on changes in skin colour. The pigments present in our skin affect its colour.
Tamworth Education Centre tender announced
The University of Newcastle has announced the award of the tender for construction of the Tamworth Education Centre (TEC) to Port Macquarie builder, A W Edwards Pty Ltd.
Don’t weight! Get involved with research for families
How would you like technology to help you maintain a healthy weight management plan for your family? University of Newcastle researchers are inviting parents with children aged 4-18 years to get involved and have their say about what they want from a healthy lifestyle program designed specifically for families.
Forget fast food, slow down for better well-being
Opinion article* published in The Conversation written Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Canberra Lauren Williams and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Professor John Germov.
OPINION: Matter of money in quest to find cures
Opinion article* published in the Newcastle Herald authored by Professor Michael Nilsson, the Director of the Hunter Medical Research Institute and Burges Professor of Medical Science.
More vegetables, anyone?
Professor Clare Collins has a vision – seeing more families gathered around a dinner table digging into a home cooked meal with more vegetables. But first we have to ditch the idea that kids won’t eat the green stuff.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) bids farewell following stellar career
Following 13 years with the University of Newcastle, the last four at the helm as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Mike Calford will head south to lead the Illawarra Institute for Health and Medical Research.
Researchers delve into the world of food addiction
A University of Newcastle research team is hoping to uncover the hidden world of food addiction with a new project launched this week.
Free mobile oral health service hits the road again
The University of Newcastle’s free community mobile oral health service will kick off 2013 on the Central Coast on Tuesday 12 March.
New asthma treatments on the horizon
The introduction of new treatments for asthma and other respiratory diseases is a step closer with the signing of an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialise new classes of drugs.
OPINION: New Australian dietary guidelines: experts respond
Opinion article written for The Conversation by authors Clare Collins (Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle), Tim Crowe (Associate Professor in Nutrition at Deakin University), Gary Sacks (Research Fellow, Deakin Population Health at Deakin) and Peter Clifton (Laboratory Head, Nutritional Interventions at Baker IHI Heart and Diabetes Institute.).
Young women make healthy use of social media
Australian researchers are using social media to encourage young women to contribute towards one of Australia’s most significant studies on women’s health.
OPINION: Monday’s medical myth: low-fat diets are better for weight loss
Opinion article published in The Conversation written by Professor Clare Collins, a Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle.
Hunter stroke recovery program rolling out
A PROGRAM to ensure stroke patients are treated quickly to minimise their injury and, in some cases, have them back on their feet within days, will be rolled out across the state after being pioneered in the Hunter.
Winner of the Fast Food Challenge – The Homemade Burger
The winner of the University of Newcastle’s Nutrition and Dietetics inaugural Fast Food Challenge was…The Homemade burger for taste, presentation and nutritional value!