Health and science

Evidence of the harms done by smoking and vaping in the home continues to grow. 

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sight of clutter and mess in your home? 

If we want to reduce hip fractures in the community, everyone needs to play a role.

Pharmacists are turning to digital technology to improve operations, a new report reveals

A tax levy undermines intergenerational equity, writes Nicole Sutton.

We all agree older people deserve high quality and safe care and support. 

Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions

Researchers develop prediction tool for estimating COVID-19 hospital admissions.

New research highlights risks of selective adaptation in extreme coral habitats

UTS coral biologist Dr Jen Matthews wins NSW 2023 Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

UTS optical physicist Alex Solntsev honoured with a NSW Young Tall Poppy science award.

Endangered seahorses released at Chowder Bay in landmark conservation effort. 

One fifth of breastfeeding women report an aversion response.

A new study reveals the extent of homophobic name-calling among teenagers.

Algorithm offers new hope for infertile men.

Why does my back get so sore when I’m sick? The connection between immunity and pain.

UTS scientists take part in world-first day of global action for coral reefs.

A Q&A with childhood pain expert, Dr Joshua W. Pate.

A new study shows one in five women experience feelings of aversion during breastfeeding.

UTS researchers unveil a "precision engineered toolbox for low back pain studies."

A new study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic petrol fumes.

A new study examines indicators of mental wellbeing in wild animals.

UTS scientists create breakthrough tool to improve bone health.

How to retrain your brain when you get sensitised.

A new rapid test for preeclampsia could help save lives.

Woolworths to offer telehealth, but will patients be treated as more than customers?

A new study finds that diet and exercise alone won’t reduce rates of childhood obesity.

It’s time to modernise Australia’s approach to dingoes.

UTS researchers are developing new drug tests to detect illicit synthetic drugs.

Bio-engineered heart tissues can effectively help patients recover from heart damage.