Health
Study finds dancing halves chance of death from cardiovascular disease
A world first study has found people over the age of 40 who participate in dancing almost halve their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Mar 1, 2016
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Health
Plain packets will remove the appeal of smoking for young women, says UWS researcher
(Medical Xpress) -- As the world's first tobacco plain packaging legislation is passed through Parliament today, a researcher from the University of Western Sydney says removing the brands from cigarettes is an important ...
Nov 10, 2011
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Health
Formula-fed babies at risk in emergencies: New study finds how to better prepare and protect infants
(Medical Xpress) -- Recent natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United States have shown even in developed nations infants - especially those fed formula - are vulnerable. Now a new study has found detailed ...
Nov 8, 2011
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Computer modeling shows how medications play a part in the Parkinson's experience
(Medical Xpress)—A University of Western Sydney researcher has developed a new computational model, which will improve our understanding of how Parkinson's disease (PD) medications affect the brain and cognition.
Sep 11, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
If women's birth choices aren't supported, they may go it alone
A Western Sydney University study has found that women may be prepared to deliver their babies at home, unassisted, if Australia's maternity health system is not reformed.
Jul 8, 2020
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Health
Can the way we move after injury lead to chronic pain?
When people suffer musculoskeletal pain – that is, pain arising from muscles, ligaments, bones or joints – they change the way they move. Sometimes these changes include completely avoiding certain movements, and sometimes ...
Nov 25, 2016
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Diabetes
Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds
A first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes from early pregnancy adds additional protection for babies and mothers from pregnancy complications.
May 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research to develop treatment for men with eating disorders
With eating disorders increasingly becoming more prevalent in men, researchers at Western Sydney University are embarking on a new study to understand more about men's experiences of the condition, and improve the types of ...
Jul 8, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Talking to your baby makes all the difference
One in seven Aussie mums (16 per cent) will experience the debilitating symptoms of peri-natal and post-natal depression.
Dec 5, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Intersecting racism and transphobia put transgender women at risk
A Western Sydney University study has found that transgender women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are more likely to be the victim of sexual harassment and violence than other women in Australia.
Jun 18, 2020
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